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The Influence of the Party, the Media and Lobby Groups

Assess the extent to which political parties, lobby groups and the media influence decision making in the federal system.


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Title: CBC Archives
Host: CBC
Description: This website contains the archives of CBC television and radio.
Navigation Tips:

Enter search terms, related to the topic in the Search CBC.ca box to access relevant information.

URL: http://archives.cbc.ca/index.asp?IDLan=1

 

Title: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting
Host: Friends of Canadian Broadcasting
Description: This website contains information about the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, a Canada-wide, non-partisan voluntary organization, whose mission is to defend and enhance the quality and quantity of Canadian programming.
Navigation Tips: Click on links to access information, resources and news stories.
URL: http://www.friends.ca/

 

Title:

Pressure Group

Host:

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Description:

This website contains an article that explains the role of pressure groups (lobbies) and gives examples of them.

Navigation Tips:

Click on links throughout the text to access related information.

URL:

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/pressure-group

 

Title: Voices: Governance in Canada: A Balancing Act> Lobbying
Host: Historica Foundation
Description: This website contains information on lobbying by pressure groups and their role in Canadians politics.
Navigation Tips: Click on topics in the menu on the left side or on “close-ups” for related information.
URL: http://www.histori.ca/voices/page.do?pageID=454

 

Title: John Howard
Host: The John Howard Society of Canada
Description: This website contains information about the John Howard Society of Canada, an organization that works with people that come into conflict with the law, is an advocate for changes in the criminal justice system, and promotes crime prevention through community and social development activities.
Navigation Tips: Click on a link to access resources. Click on “Links to other sites” to access links related to criminal justice and drug policy issues. Additional links are also available at the bottom of the screen.
URL: http://www.johnhoward.ca/

 

Title: Elizabeth Fry
Host: Elizabeth Fry Society
Description: This website contains information about the Elizabeth Fry Society, an organization that is an advocate for women who come into conflict with the law. The society offers information, programs and support to women, and seeks to raise community awareness of the social and economic disadvantages and system inequalities that exist in Canada today.
Navigation Tips: Click on a link to access additional information.
URL: http://www.efryedmonton.ab.ca/

 

Title: Greenpeace Canada
Host: Greenpeace Canada
Description: This website contains information about Greenpeace, an international, independently funded organization whose mandate is to protect the environment and to promote peace and global disarmament. Greenpeace conducts scientific research, challenges industry and government on their harmful practices, and carries out peaceful acts of civil disobedience to educate and engage the public.
Navigation Tips: Click on a link from the menu or an icon to access information.
URL: http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/

 

Title: MADD
Host: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Description: This website contains information about MADD, a non- profit grassroots organization that is committed to stopping impaired driving and supporting the victims of this crime.
Navigation Tips: Scroll over the screen to locate links to additional information.
URL: http://www.madd.ca/

 

Title:

Media Smarts

Host:

Media Smarts

Description:

This website promotes media and information literacy and internet awareness for students and adults.

Navigation Tips:

Scroll down to access information and teacher resources.

URL:

http://mediasmarts.ca/

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