Canadian History

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Chapter 2: The New Capitalist-Colonial Order, 1890-1929
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Chapter 2: The New Capitalist-Colonial Order, 1890-1929

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter reviews the rise of corporate power in Canada and rapid change in the workplace marked by labour conflict and social protest, notably in the 1918 Winnipeg General Strike. 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 20

Election Contestation

From: Anatomy of an Election

An explanation of the procedure surrounding the contesting of election results. 1 $0.10 Add
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Chapter 20: Communists, CCFers, Workers, and the Unemployed
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Chapter 20: Communists, CCFers, Workers, and the Unemployed

1937, a Year of Rebellion

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter discusses the role played by the Popular Front united Canadian Communists and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) in the anti-fascist cause. 11 $1.10 Add
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 21

Filing of Returns

From: Anatomy of an Election

A day-by-day breakdown of the procedure surrounding the filing of election returns. 3 $0.30 Add
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Chapter 21: Crisis, Politics, Colonized Peoples
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Chapter 21: Crisis, Politics, Colonized Peoples

Quebec in the 1930s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter relates the double colonization of Québec in the 1930s, as francophone workers were subjected to the repressive policies of the Anglo economic and political order while First … 12 $1.20 Add
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 22

Prosecution of Electoral Offences

From: Anatomy of an Election

An overview of electoral offences in the context of the 2019 federal election 4 $0.40 Add
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Chapter 22: Crisis, Politics, Colonized Peoples
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Chapter 22: Crisis, Politics, Colonized Peoples

First Nations and Métis in the 1930s

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter examines how during the 1930s Indigenous Peoples suffered enormous poverty, disease and tuberculosis, coercive laws and intensified efforts at assimilation through institutions such … 12 $1.20 Add
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 23

Follow-Up to the Election

From: Anatomy of an Election

Follow-Up to the Election and immediate subsequent events. 3 $0.30 Add
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Chapter 23: The Second World War
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Chapter 23: The Second World War

Capital's Saviour/Labour's Opportunity, 1939-45

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter looks at how Canada escaped the Great Depression as the state imposed full employment and expanded its direction of the economy under such departments as C. D. Howe’s … 16 $1.60 Add
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 24

Reports by the Chief Electoral Officer and the Commissioner of Canada Elections

From: Anatomy of an Election

Transcript of Reports by the Chief Electoral Officer and the Commissioner of Canada Elections 2 $0.20 Add
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Nordheimer Ravine and Glen Edyth/Roycroft Wetlands

Nordheimer Ravine and Glen Edyth/Roycroft Wetlands

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Toronto’s Nordheimer Ravine, home to Glen Edyth & Roycroft wetlands and a thriving tradition of citizen stewardship. He uses Nordheimer to … 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 24: The Welfare State's 1940s Origins
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Chapter 24: The Welfare State’s 1940s Origins

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter details how the hardship of the Depression led to increased demands for a welfare state and how Mackenzie King’s Liberals retreated from implementing such a program. 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 25

Formation of the Next Government of Canada

From: Anatomy of an Election

An overview of the formation of a new government in the aftermath of an election. 34 $3.40 Add
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Cedarvale Ravine

Cedarvale Ravine

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Cedarvale Ravine, located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Through Cedarvale, he illustrates how urban development has threatened and transformed … 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 25: Capital at Home and Abroad, 1945-60
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Chapter 25: Capital at Home and Abroad, 1945-60

From: Capitalism and Colonialism

This chapter explains how the unemployment and social collapse of the Depression prompted grassroots solidarities and militant Communist organizing. 19 $1.90 Add
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 26

The 43rd Parliament: Establishment, Opening, and Legislative Program

From: Anatomy of an Election

An overview of the early days of the 43rd parliament. 16 $1.60 Add