A nation's identity is formed and sustained by the culture of its people. In Canada, the most influential form of cultural exposure is through television. By establishing a strong public broadcasting system, Canada is able to differentiate itself from other countries. ... The less support we have for this public outlet, the deeper the holes in Canada's cultural fabric. ... The need for a strong public broadcasting system is clear; it ensures Canadian content and strengthens the Canadian identity, educational quality, and an independence from major business interests....

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For instance, pop culture, the hip current trends and interests of people and gossip; technology, the advances today that control most Americans daily lives; and how these things positively and negatively affect the American culture today. ... Which brings me to my next point in pop culture, the music. ... My last point in pop culture influences is the reality television shows. ... Transportation in the last 100 years has changed drastically; with faster cars, subways, planes, private jets, and various size boats make it that more simple to get from Canada to China in a day. ... When taking a...

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Since the early 1950's television has been a means of expressing views, culture, and has greatly participated in the up-bringing of today's American youth. ... With the invention of television came an explosion of pop/culture, mass-media, and the ability for one individual to affect the lives of millions of people. ... On the other hand, a study was performed in Notel, Canada which pertained to a small rural town that did not have television until 1973. ... With the invention of television also came an explosion of pop-culture. ...

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The programs transmitted there, change the culture of native people living there. ... They cultivated their culture and customs. ... They stopped to value their culture as a primary factor in life. ... When television was presented to Dene Indians from Northwest Territories in Canada their way of life was also changed. ... The technology does not care about culture and tradition: it cares about money and profit. ...

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The programs transmitted there, change the culture of native people living there. ... They cultivated their culture and customs. ... They stopped to value their culture as a primary factor in life. ... When television was presented to Dene Indians from Northwest Territories in Canada their way of life was also changed. ... The technology does not care about culture and tradition: it cares about money and profit. ...

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While the penny press was expanding it's boundaries in Canada the telegraph and telephone was starting to capture a hold of the American population. ... As Neil Postman states, "television is our culture's principal mode of knowing about itself. ...

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