Canadian History

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The P earson Years, 1963–1968

The P earson Years, 1963–1968

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes the development of the federation under Prime Minister Lester Pearson including the Quebec and Canada Pension Plans, the rise of separatism, Medicare, the constitution and foreign … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Pale Horse of Smallpox (August–October)

The Pale Horse of Smallpox (August–October)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil traces the devastating 1885 smallpox epidemic in Montreal, revealing how the disease tore through francophone and anglophone communities and killed over 5,800 people across … 12 $1.20 Add
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“The party situation is deteriorating”
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“The party situation is deteriorating”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines how the Liberal Party of Canada faced strategic uncertainty in October 1975, as captured in the diaries of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s secretary, Jim … 3 $0.30 Add
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The Patriarch

The Patriarch

From: Merchant Princes

1797-1865. Focuses on the life of William Stairs known as the patriarch of the Stairs family. The chapter looks at the fortune to be made in shipping, the struggles the family had, … 33 $3.30 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 Personal Dimension

The Personal Dimension

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

The hard work CD and its contributors have done over five decades exploring the personal dimension has been as important as any revolution or specific issue covered by the magazine. The … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Pleasure of an Inquiry: An Open Church

The Pleasure of an Inquiry: An Open Church

From: The First Jews in North America

The author continues to explore the tumultuous history of the Hart family and their life and treatment in Quebec, as well as his experiences researching this history. It touches on the end of … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Political Geography of  British Columbia: Coping with the Pressures of Globalization

The Political Geography of British Columbia: Coping with the Pressures of Globalization

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Analysis of how globalization and neo-liberalism has affected economic development within the context of political geography. 16 $1.60 Add
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The Political Response: the Minister's Action Plan (2014-2015)
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The Political Response: the Minister’s Action Plan (2014-2015)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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The Politics of Becoming

The Politics of Becoming

From: Songs Upon the Rivers

The authors muse on the role Métis people played in the history of North America, and the way history has been represented/rewritten to exclude their participation in and influence on this … ; ; 33 $3.30 Add
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The Prairies Finish First
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The Prairies Finish First

From: Canada's Main Street

In this chapter, Baird examines how the Trans-Canada Highway’s completion across the prairies from 1957 to 1960 reshaped small communities along its route. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Pre-Charter-Era Judges
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The Pre-Charter-Era Judges

From: Bench Strength

In this chapter, Harnsih examines the income tax jurisprudence of Supreme Court of Canada justices Ronald Martland, Wilfred Judson, and John Cartwright during the pre-Charter era, spanning the … 168 $16.80 Add
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The Present Condition of Canadian Studies

The Present Condition of Canadian Studies

A General View

From: Canadian Studies

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The Prime Ministers
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The Prime Ministers

Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped

After a surprising conversation with young Canadians who didn’t recognize the name Lester B. Pearson – Nobel Peace Prize winner and Canada’s fourteenth prime minister — … 376 View
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"The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name"
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"The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name"

From: Len & Cub

The authors talk about how Len & Cub’s story/photographs came to be preserved in the archive and how we can piece together their story. It also discusses queer historical context. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

The Quebec Question

From: Quebec in Question

A brief account of the political circumstances in Quebec in the late 1960s, and the emergence of separatist support among the francophone population. 10 $1.00 Add