“The” issue versus “those” issues
In the final weeks of the campaign, the economy is settling
in as federal election 2008’s ballot box issue. But in our rush to define “the”
issue, what happens to those other issues? The week’s Big Issue offers a little
variety of voice on what matters:
trade talks nearly invisible – A trade deal is brewing that rivals NAFTA,
but no one’s talking about it. Why?
election issue number one – Student Arati Sharma argues that
future well-being depends on whether or not Canadians have access to higher learning.
mind – Steve Anderson believes media issues should be front and centre. Deborah
Jones says ‘fat chance’ – and invites you to comment back if you disagree.
In the final weeks of the campaign, the economy is settling
in as federal election 2008’s ballot box issue. But in our rush to define “the”
issue, what happens to those other issues? The week’s Big Issue offers a little
variety of voice on what matters:
trade talks nearly invisible – A trade deal is brewing that rivals NAFTA,
but no one’s talking about it. Why?
election issue number one – Student Arati Sharma argues that
future well-being depends on whether or not Canadians have access to higher learning.
mind – Steve Anderson believes media issues should be front and centre. Deborah
Jones says ‘fat chance’ – and invites you to comment back if you disagree.
Patricia W. Elliott is a magazine journalist and assistant professor at the School of Journalism, University of Regina. You can visit her at patriciaelliott.ca.