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Comparison of Innovation Activities in Selected Countries
Soukupová, Marie ; Veselý, Josef (referee) ; Putnová, Anna (advisor)
The bachelor thesis brings comparison of three selected countries, the Czech Republic, Canada and Poland, from the perspective of six indicators – innovativeness of companies, corruption perceived by citizens, engagement of stakeholders in forming legislation, female representation in the parliament, skills and abilities of students and future quality of life. The thesis includes thorough analysis of dependence among these indicators and provides recommendations derived from them that would increase the quantity and quality of innovation within Czech companies.
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Comparison of the effects of marijuana legalization on mental health in selected countries
Stránecký, Jakub ; Nekola, Martin (advisor) ; Potůček, Martin (referee)
The topic of legalizing marijuana for recreational use is becoming increasingly relevant over time, not only worldwide but also in the Czech Republic. This trend began with the legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States, specifically in the states of Colorado and Washington in 2012. Subsequently in 2013 Uruguay became the first country to legalize marijuana throughout its entire territory. Since then, other U.S. states and countries such as Canada and Malta have joined the legalization movement. The most interesting development from the perspective of the Czech Republic is in Germany, where the legalization of cultivation and possession of marijuana for recreational use is planned from the year 2024. This, coupled with the growing support from experts and politicians advocating for marijuana legalization in the Czech Republic, could lead to the adoption of similar legislation. The legalization of marijuana raises a series of questions that need to be addressed before such a step is taken. Among the most common concerns associated with marijuana legalization are its impact on mental health and the potential increase in marijuana use among adolescents due to easier access to the drug. To answer these questions, it is essential to compare existing models of marijuana legalization...
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Multiculturalism Policy in Canada: Exploring the Dispute with Québec through Framing Analysis.
Hrynuik Breedon, Hannah Mae ; Jelínková, Marie (advisor) ; Jusić, Mirna (referee)
Multiculturalism has been an official federal government policy in Canada since 1971 and is strongly associated with the country. However, from its inception, it has been met with strong criticism and opposition in the predominantly French-speaking province of Québec. While the long history of French-English conflicts in Canada has been explored, there is a paucity of comprehensive literature that focuses on the resurgence of this particular dispute in the last decade. This period includes Québec's adoption of several new, high profile, and controversial policies and laws that mark a rejection of the federal policy. To help fill this gap, and develop a more specific and contemporary description of this dispute, this paper uses frame analysis as a lens through which to examine a range of sources including news articles, government documents, press releases, speeches and interviews. Through this analysis six frames used by federal and provincial actors are identified and discussed: "Unique Cultural Preservation", "Québecois as Dominant Culture" and "Provincial Autonomy" on one side; and "Cultural Diversity and Pluralism", "Accommodation" and "National Unity" on the other. The findings reveal that the dispute is rooted in a historic struggle for power between the province and the federal government...
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"These are citizens of our country. We are their servants." A case study of Pierre Poilievre as an example of growing Canadian populism within the framework of Cas Mudde's scholarship
Mola-Schmidt, Amelia ; Shavit, Anna (advisor) ; Němcová Tejkalová, Alice (referee)
As scholars who have studied populism in the Canadian context have noted, Canada has previously held a false sense of immunity to the rise of populism due its multiculturalism that was seen as a barrier for the traditional xenophobic and culturally exclusive values of populist politicians in other Western democracies. Forms of populism that have arisen in Canada have taken the form of "neoliberal populism", an ideology rooted in fiscal conservatism and the belief that less government intervention is better. However, the election of Pierre Poilievre as leader of the Federal Conservative party has indicated a shift in the political spectrum, that populism is gaining traction on a mainstream level. As Cas Mudde has written about in his literature on populism, the mainstream media play an active role in shaping the discourse around populists, often giving them more air time due to their sensationalist behaviour that make for viral soundbites. So how has the Canadian media responded to Poilievre, and how does the political alignment of media impact the coverage he gets? This study will seek to answer these questions and provide insights into how the Canadian media may contribute to further political polarisation in society.
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Vancouver - Affordable Housing Challenge
Pleštilová, Tereza ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The subject of this work was the preparation of project documentation consisting of the building permit documentation, documentation for the execution of the construction and the design of the architectural detail. The Bachelor thesis is based on the architectural study developed as a part of the course AG035studio work. The main idea behind social housing in Vancouver is to create affordable housing primarily for young people, whether individuals, couples, or families. The goal of the new housing design is to maximize the use of unbuilt and especially ballast plots near the city centre, attractive to the young generation that is lacking in Vancouver downtown. This need corresponds with the site plan which is derived from a maple leaf, the symbol of Canada, stylized into a pentagon. Addition of right angles creates a landform of variable use that can be easily placed on vacant lots even of irregular shapes. The proposed complex of three apartment buildings is located in the city of Vancouver, Canada, in a local neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant. The subject site is located south of the city centre and the site is easily accessible due to the well-developed public transportation and frequently used bicycle network. The proposal addresses both the building and the connection to the adjacent neighborhood. A total of three buildings of varying heights are proposed. The lowest is five storey and the heights escalate to the tallest seven storey building. The taller buildings stand on corners and visually exposed locations. There are four residential units proposed on each storey of the residential buildings, with the exception of the first storey offering rentable spaces. In total, sixty residential units are proposed, fifteen of which are of the 3+kitchen corner type and the other forty-five of the 1+kitchen corner type. The project documentation of the Bachelor's thesis deals with the apartment building A located in the north of the site.
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Vancouver - Affordable Housing Challenge
Sekajová, Barbora ; Klimecký, Martin (referee) ; Gerö, Jiří (advisor)
The bachelor's thesis is based on an architectural study developed within the subject Studio of Architectural Creation [AG035]. The subject of the proposal is the new construction of an apartment building complex with parking in the city of Vancouver, Canada. The land to which the proposed building belongs is located in the Downtown district, near George Wainborn Park and the Granville Bridge. This is an area intended for residential and mixed use. The lower part of the building is elevated, rows of columns are bearing the weight of the residential building, creating an option of walking underneath the structure. Each floor is divided into 6 parts. The northern module forms the communication core of the building. A typical residential floor consists of, apart from the communication core, 7 residential units. The entrances to the individual apartments are located along the atrium through the living room. Clockwise, with the floor plan oriented to the north, these are the housing units in the following order: two 1+1kk, four 1kk & 2+1kk. The total number of residential units is 86. The building includes underground parking for residents and employees of the building. The main entrance is designed from the north side, a vestibule was created here, serving as a public space with benches and grassy areas with trees. Two circular reinforced surfaces are created, connected by paths, which complement the object compositionally. The basic plan shape is a hexagon. This geometric shape provides the possibility of division into modules, thus creating the flexibility of the building. Sharp geometric shapes are complemented by organic balconies that wrap around the form. Repetitiveness is broken by cut-outs, forming community facilities scattered around the building. The center of the building holds an atrium surrounded by a ring of built-on gallery, single-arm staircases rise and fall through the atrium, creating dynamics. The building is covered with an extensive green roof, the dominant material of the facade is concrete, combined with aluminum windows and cream-colored railings. As part of the project documentation, half of the object SO.01 is addressed.
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Diverzita endoparazitů lišek polárních
PAVLOVIČOVÁ, Markéta
The foxes represent a reservoir of zoonotic infections therefore it is important to be familiar with an occurrence of possible diseases. Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) faeces were collected between 2003 and 2011 from various locations on Bylot Island, Canada. These samples were consequently treated with microscopic and molecular methods to prove the presence of microsporidia, cryptosporidia and giardia. The presence of a specific DNA of Cryptosporidium was detected in two samples and specific DNA of Microsporidia was detected in 34 samples for genus Encephalitozoon and in five samples for genus Enterocytozoon. None of the animals showed any symptoms of a diarrhoea. Subsequent analyses showed the presence of the Cryptosporidium canis fox genotype, Encephalitozoon cuniculi II and III genotypes and Encephalitozoon hellem genotype 1A. None of the examined faeces samples were positive for the presence of specific G. intestinalis DNA. Results of the thesis show that Artic foxes are mainly infected by microsporidia of the genus Encephalitozoon, while the occurrence of other observed parasites was rare.
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A Content Analysis of the Media Reporting on Canada 150 with a Special Focus on Coverage of Indigenous Issues in the Canadian Media
Pešek, Ondřej ; Fiřtová, Magdalena (advisor) ; Szobi, Pavel (referee)
In 2017, Canada celebrated a significant anniversary - 150 years since the enactment of the British North America Act, which granted Canada the status of Dominion. Celebrations were held across Canada to mark the occasion, with the main event that took place on July 1 at Parliament Hill. However, many Indigenous peoples, in light of past injustices and current problems, had no reason to celebrate and found the celebrations more like a reminder of colonialism. This is despite the government's effort to emphasize the theme of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples as part of the celebrations. This paper examines whether and, if so, how Indigenous perspectives on the celebrations were reflected in the Canadian media and whether these media contributed to the perpetuation of coloniality in Canada. At the beginning of the thesis, the current state of the academic debate on this topic, the terminology associated with Indigenous peoples, and the concept of coloniality are discussed. The thesis then examines the celebration of the sesquicentennial of Canada, with attention paid to both the organizational aspect and the relationship between the celebration and coloniality. The final section focuses on the media analysis, first introducing the methodology used and then presenting the results of the research....
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UniSAFE National researcher report - Canada
Huck, Averil
This report investigates the (non-)existence of laws and policies on gender-based violence (GBV) in the context of universities and research organisations in Canada. It has been published as part of the UniSAFE project together with 32 other national fieldwork reports. Although Canada is recognised as being at the forefront of equality policy, are universities and research organisations exceptions to the rule? To what level of comprehensiveness are these GBV laws and policies adopted and implemented? Analysing Canadian laws and policies is highly relevant for UniSAFE’s research as a comparison basis with European Union countries policies and laws on the subject. Desk-based research has been performed to map the laws and policies and have been analysed in the light of the 7P model, theoretical framework developed under the UniSAFE project. The 7P model is a model to address and combat violence, to assess the efficiency of modes of intervention, regulation and the institutional responses put into place to eradicate GBV, including sexual harassment, in universities and research organisations. At the core is the measure of the prevalence of GBV, with the aim to understand the roles of university and research organisations in prevention, protection, prosecution, provision of services, supported by partnerships and policies. The findings show that there is no federal legislation in Canada that deals directly with the issue of combating GBV in universities or research organisations. This is explained by the fact that legislation related to higher education is under the jurisdiction of provinces. Indeed, five provinces out of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada have passed legislations requiring post-secondary institutions to adopt and implement sexual violence policies between 2016 and 2021. In addition to these provincial laws, a National Strategy has been adopted. They have shown to be quite comprehensive, addressing from 4Ps to the maximum 7Ps.\n
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