François Rocher

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The Art of Possible

The Art of Possible

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpt of a 1961 book by James Eayrs describing the role of the Prime Minister in relation to the Cabinet and the Governor General with respect to foreign affairs. ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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The Better Part of Valour

The Better Part of Valour

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1970 essay by John W. Holmes on the impact of nationalism on Canadian foreign policy. ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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The Charter Dialogue Between Courts and Legislatures or Perhaps the Charter of Rights Isn’t Such a Bad Thing After All

The Charter Dialogue Between Courts and Legislatures or Perhaps the Charter of Rights Isn’t Such a Bad Thing After All

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1997 article by Peter W. Hogg and Allison A. Bushell arguing that critique of judicial review under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms based on democratic legitimacy is not sustainable. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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The Confederation Debates in the Province of Canada

The Confederation Debates in the Province of Canada

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpts of parliamentary debates by John A. Macdonald and George-Étienne Cartier from 1865 regarding the proposed federal union. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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The Dark Side of the Nation

The Dark Side of the Nation

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

2000 article by Himani Bannerji arguing that the discourse of diversity has political imperatives and is not simply innocent pluralism. ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The Dynamics of Canadian Federalism

The Dynamics of Canadian Federalism

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

2004 article by Richard Simeon and Ian Robinson examining what drives Canadian federalism and what accounts for how it has changed over time, plus an examination of the consequences and … ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The Effects of Information and Social Cleavages: Explaining Issues Attitudes and Vote Choice in Canada

The Effects of Information and Social Cleavages: Explaining Issues Attitudes and Vote Choice in Canada

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

2007 article by Amanda Bittner examining how social group identity and varying levels of information influence voting choices of individuals. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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The Electoral System and the Party System in Canada, 1921–1965

The Electoral System and the Party System in Canada, 1921–1965

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1968 paper by Alan Cairns suggesting that the electoral system has played a major role in the evolution of parties, and that the party system has not necessarily been an important nationalizing agency. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The French Language and the Future of Our Race

The French Language and the Future of Our Race

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Text of 1912 speech by Henri Bourassa promoting the preservation of the French language in Canada. ; ; 5 $0.50 Add
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The Governments and Societies of Canadian Federalism

The Governments and Societies of Canadian Federalism

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1977 article by Alan C. Cairns arguing that Canadian federalism is a function of the constitution and governments rather than of societies. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Higher the Fewer: Women’s Participation in Major Party Organizations

The Higher the Fewer: Women’s Participation in Major Party Organizations

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpt of a 1985 book by Sylvia Bashevkin, Toeing the Lines, in which she demonstrates that women continue to be underrepresented in federal and provincial legislatures in Canada. ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The Judicial Committee and Its Critics

The Judicial Committee and Its Critics

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1971 article by Alan C. Cairns surveying the controversy over the performance of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in England acting as final judicial authority for constitutional … ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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The Parliament of Canada

The Parliament of Canada

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Excerpt of an introduction by C.E.S. Franks to his 1987 book The Parliament of Canada, discussing Parliament in an age of reform. ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The Party System

The Party System

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1990 article by Janine Brody and Jane Jenson arguing that the Canadian electorate’s support of political parties is not modernized but continues to be differentiated by religion, language … ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The Pattern of Prairie Politics

The Pattern of Prairie Politics

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

1981 article by Nelson Wiseman examining the diversity of political traditions within the three prairie provinces, as affected by distinct waves of settlers from rural Ontario, Britain, America … ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Political Foundations of Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Canada

The Political Foundations of Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Canada

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

2005 article by J. Scott Matthews assessing the importance of the role of courts and legislatures in forming public opinion to support same-sex marriage in Canada. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add