Federal vs Provincial

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Towards Confederation, 1864–1867

Towards Confederation, 1864–1867

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses the dynamics in the relationships between the various colonies, the United Kingdom’s government and relations with the United States from 1864 which produced the specific … 11 $1.10 Add
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

From: Jasper on Fire

In this chapter, Scace follows July 23, 2024, in Jasper, Alberta, as the community braced for an approaching wildfire. 8 $0.80 Add
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Unelected vs. Elected
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Unelected vs. Elected

From: The Crisis of Canadian Democracy

In this chapter, Coyne explores the tension between unelected institutions and democratic governance, tracing the Senate’s history from Confederation in 1867 to the present. 34 $3.40 Add
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Unfulfilled Union: Canadian Federalism and National Unity

Unfulfilled Union: Canadian Federalism and National Unity

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

Excerpt of a 1989 book by Garth Stevenson, Unfulfilled Union: Canadian Federalism and National Unity, proposing that political economy, moreso than culture, explains the strength of Canadian … ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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We Had to Make the Government Work

We Had to Make the Government Work

From: Let's Move On

The author recounts his life after graduation in the field of law and later politics. He talks about the early days after being elected and the political decisions he made. 15 $1.50 Add
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We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move On

We Used to Deal With Problems Right Away, and Move On

From: Let's Move On

Okalik speaks on his preferred methods for conflict resolution and the Inuit conflict resolution system. He critiques the Canadian justice system and touches on mental health response and needed … 7 $0.70 Add
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Why do small regions secede from a federation (sometimes)?

Why do small regions secede from a federation (sometimes)?

From: Moment of Truth

In this chapter, Mintz examines why small, wealthy regions sometimes seek separation from larger federations, drawing on cases from Australia, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Singapore, Norway, … 23 $2.30 Add
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With Friends Like These …

With Friends Like These …

From: Equal as Citizens

1890s-1914. Differences between provinces are explored. Maritimes want a cut of the taxes. Takes economics and taxation into account in the analysis 14 $1.40 Add
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You Have to be Decisive, and Act Quickly

You Have to be Decisive, and Act Quickly

From: Let's Move On

Okalik speaks about the difficulties of finding balance during his early days in office and expands on some of his and his government’s decisions surrounding decentralization, education, … 8 $0.80 Add