Exam 4: Social Welfare in the Globalization ERA

Although prudent spending in the 1990s allowed many Canadian governments to balance their budgets,Canadians became more aware of a growing social deficit.Briefly explain what a social deficit is,how it manifested itself in Canada in the 1990s,and which social groups it impacted the most.

The Government of Canada under the Conservatives believe that taxes in this country are too high.In one or two sentences,explain why taxation may be necessary for the social welfare of citizens.

Although it was a replaced with a new program,in 1993,which of the following government programs was scrapped altogether causing a loss of support to many Canadians?

The period called neoliberalism is said to reject which of the following forms of economics?

In 1989,the federal Progressive Conservatives announced drastic cuts to social spending and the end to universal income security programs.Which two income security programs ceased to be universal under this government?

When the Liberals won the federal election in 1993,they entered office more as business than social liberals.What do business liberals believe is key to the achievement of social security?

According to conservative thought,high taxation represents which of the following?

Which economic philosophy was favoured by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and his Progressive Conservative government?

Which negative economic impact is most blamed for Canada's fiscal crisis in the early 1990s?

Between 1993 and 2003,which scenario describes Canada's place on the UN's list of the most desirable places to live in the world?

The phrase "social policy by stealth" is used to describe the way that Brian Mulroney and his government handled social program budgets.Which statement best reflects this phrase?

Describe a welfare-to-work program.

In January 2009,the federal government introduced its Economic Action Plan.Which scenario describes one of the key initiatives stemming from this plan?

In late 2008,Canada slipped into a deep economic recession.In response to the nation's economic troubles,the federal government introduced its Economic Action Plan.What did this plan aim to do?

Which of the following describes the amount of dollars the Conservative government has set to reduce the tax burden on Canadians?