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Chapter 5

By-elections Conducted During the 42nd Parliament

From: Anatomy of an Election

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An overview of the role of by-elections and a list of by-elections that were conducted during the 42nd parliament. 3 $0.30 Add
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Common Law and Statutory Provisions Relating to National Security

From: In The Balance

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Examines common law and statutory provisions relating to national security in the United Kingdom, focusing on the application of the common law and many significant cases. 5 $0.50 Add
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Drugs

Regulatory Capture and the Disabling of Drug Safety at Health Canada

From: Corporate Rules

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In this chapter, Michèle Brill-Edwards provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Canadian government has quietly disabled the safety system for drugs in Canada. The Food and Drugs Act … 23 $2.30 Add
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Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

From: Laws of Government, 2/e

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As this chapter suggests, ethics rules for both elected and unelected officials are contained in a variety of sources, some statutory, some common law, and some that are part of parliamentary … ; 43 $4.30 Add
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Interdict

Restricting the Movement of Threats

From: False Security

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Exploration of “interdiction”: directly or indirectly inhibiting the movement of suspected terrorists. ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Municipal Governance and Innovative Shark Conservation Efforts

Problems and Prospects

From: Canadian Perspectives on Animals and the Law

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Examination of the capacity of Canada’s municipal governments to promote animal welfare and conservation through the use of by-laws. ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Chapter 6

Issues of General Interest in the Electoral Sphere, as Expressed in Legislation and Legislative Proposals of P-42

From: Anatomy of an Election

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An overview of legislation that was tabled during the 42nd parliament that relates to the conduct of elections. 10 $1.00 Add
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Lobbying

From: Laws of Government, 2/e

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Guarding against special interest governance is a difficult task. In Canada, we have responded by regulating the activities of those who would influence government in one direction or another, … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Pharmaceutical Companies

Relationship Between the Canadian Government and Big Pharma — “Clientele Pluralism”

From: Corporate Rules

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In this chapter, Joel Lexchin examines the pharmaceutical industry and “clientele pluralism. “ Lexchin argues that the pharmaceutical industry can drive regulation by influencing not … 20 $2.00 Add
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Restrain

Limiting Threats

From: False Security

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Exploration of “restraint”: detaining or imposing long-term constraints on liberty for reasons other than criminal conduct. ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Terrorism Trials

From: In The Balance

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Discusses terrorism trials, focusing on security concerns, the use of technology, evidence and judicial independence. 6 $0.60 Add
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Chapter 7

Work of the House of Commons Electoral Reform Committee During P-42

From: Anatomy of an Election

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An overview of work towards electoral reform that was conducted during the 42nd parliament by the House of Commons Electoral Reform Committee. 10 $1.00 Add
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Information and the Currency of Democracy

From: Laws of Government, 2/e

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This chapter has a dual focus. The first is transparency in government, specifically, mechanisms ensuring that what government does is readily ascertainable not only by parliamentarians, but also … ; 48 $4.80 Add
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Interrupt

Disruption When All Else Fails

From: False Security

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Exploration of “interruption”: forestalling a feared terrorist event using tools that may be available when more conventional devices are ineffective. ; 46 $4.60 Add
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Protecting Public Safety and Health

From: National Security Law

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Discusses natural threats to national security and public health and safety, such as extreme weather, seismic events, epidemic disease, industrial disasters and failures of critical … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Construction Industry

Capture, Corruption and Collusion in the Construction Industry

From: Corporate Rules

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In this chapter, Anaïs Valiquette L’Heureux describes the ethical risks posed by large local and state infrastructure contracts and subsidy programs that involve the construction … 14 $1.40 Add