Browsing by Author "Lai, Daniel"

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    Care for Older Adults in Canada: Strategies, Research and Societal Implications
    (2013-02-08) Lai, Daniel
    The increase of the aging population affects all members of different sectors in our society. In caring for the older adults, the role of the multiple sectors is crucial. This presentation will cover topics related to understanding population aging in Canada, policy level infrastructures that form the basis for care of older adults, theoretical bases and research that form the foundation of the care philosophy, caring role and strategies of various professional sectors, and relevancy of policies and programs in creating a more caring society for the older adults. The presentation will conclude by highlighting the unresolved issues related to preparing for a caring society for the aging population.
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    Chinese Investment into the Canadian Oil Sands
    (2012-09) Lai, Daniel; Moore, Michael
    As the demand for energy and the price of oil continues to increase, Canada has become a major player in the global oil market. China's continuous economic growth over the past decade has created an increased demand for energy and natural resources. Active outward investments from Chinese National Oil Companies (NOC) over the past three years in the Canadian oil sands suggest the need for a better understanding of NOCs, investment trends, and possible impacts to Canada with future DFI. Although it appears that Chinese NOCs have been acting according to estimated market guidelines and principles of conduct, it is clear that there have been strategic purchasing of key energy systems in developed countries. Until the recent proposed acquisition of Nexen by PetroChina, Chinese investments into Canadian oil sands were limited by comparison with other oil producing countries. In the absence of new pipeline capacity aiming at the Pacific Coast, the primary customer for Canadian crude supplies remains the United States. This is problematic since it artificially limits the market, and exposes Canadian producers to price manipulation and non-competitive behavior. This project concludes that the Canadian government should seek to diversify the energy economy by allowing the building of a pipeline to the Pacific Coast and allow for competition in the oil sands market by exploring potential customers in Asia though new and increased infrastructure development. To improve diversification, it is recommended that a positive and welcoming diplomatic attitude towards China is crucial. Lastly, advancements in the transparency of investment sources and enhancing dialogues between stakeholders of the oil sands can better inform Canadians and improve communication between the energy community, foreign companies, and the Canadian government.
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    Comparison of social determinants of depressive symptoms among elderly Chinese in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Taipei
    (Hong Kong Geriatrics Society & Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, 2009) Lai, Daniel; Tong, H M
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    Examining The Impact Of The Regulatory Review Process For Transcanada’s Keystone Xl Project On Existing And Future North American Transboundary Pipeline Projects
    (2014) Fulsom, Michael; Lai, Daniel
    The primary purpose of our project was to examine the impact of the protracted regulatory process for TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline on the North American oil transportation system. We have examined the various economic, environmental and legal issues associated with the Keystone XL project at the U.S. and Canadian federal, state and provincial levels, as well as the associated implications that are observed and anticipated as a result of the project being delayed. Due to a lack of additional pipeline infrastructure to transport new Western Canadian oil production to the Gulf Coast where it is in highest demand in the United States, Canada has suffered a significant economic loss due to the differential between Western Canadian Select (WCS) crude oil and Western Texas Intermediate (WTI). Due to the various precedents set by the Keystone XL project review, it is likely that future transboundary projects originating in both Canada and the US will experience similar unpredictability. As evidenced by the ongoing delay in the Keystone XL project, it appears that the major obstacle to carry a proposed project forward in this era is no longer scientific or financial considerations, but instead it is now a battle of public opinion and political influence.
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    Gambling and Experience of Ethno-cultural Minorities
    (2011-02) Lai, Daniel
    A research research poster providing results of an investigation examining the relationship between gambling behaviors and the experience of ethno-cultural minorities in Canada.
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    Mosaic of Spaces: Social Integration of Chinese Immigrant Women in Toronto
    (2015-09-25) Lee, Bonnie; Lai, Daniel
    This study investigates how Chinese immigrant women subjectively experience their social integration in Canada and the way it is constituted socially and symbolically, based on a secondary qualitative data analysis. Spatial and social constructionist theories inform the analysis of five in-depth interviews with Chinese immigrant women in Toronto. Social integration is a process built through a myriad of social interactions in a gender-related mosaic of spaces. An initial typology of spaces is thematically characterized by its cast of actors, power relations and differences in social, cultural and multiple forms of capital. The functions of each space in increasing the immigrants’ set of capital to become participants and contributors in Canadian society are illustrated. Viewing physical and social spaces as mutable with creative potential, implications of a spatial typology in facilitating immigrant social integration are discussed in terms of social work theory, practice, and education.
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    Perspectives of the Business sector on social enterprise
    (Trico Charitable Foundation, 2012) Lai, Daniel
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    Social support of Korean elderly immigrants
    (2010) Kwak, Guilsung; Lai, Daniel
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    Socio-cultural variations in depressive symptoms of ageing South Asian Canadians
    (Hong Kong Geriatrics Society & Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, 2008) Lai, Daniel; Surood, S.
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