Foreign Policy

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Skeletons in the Closet

Skeletons in the Closet

From: Family Ties

This chapter discusses Canada’s modern understanding of its relationship to Axis powers, and the need for transparent political accountability rather than a sanitized public memory. 4 $0.40 Add
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Stephane Dion Takes Over

Stephane Dion Takes Over

From: Canada is Not Back

A brief account of Stephane Dion’s career leading up to and including his role as foreign affairs minister in Justin Trudeau’s first cabinet. Discusses Dion’s approach to … 17 $1.70 Add
Targeting Libya

Targeting Libya

How Canada went from building public works to bombing an oil-rich country and creating chaos for its citizens

In Targeting Libya, investigative journalist Owen Schalk examines how Canadian business and government actors influenced Libya’s fate, from the rise and fall of Muammar Qadhafi to the … 258 View
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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 Birth of a Politician

The Birth of a Politician

From: Canada is Not Back

A brief biography of Justin Trudeau, examining how the influence of his father and travelling in his 20’s affected his career. outlook and approach to foreign affairs. 13 $1.30 Add
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The Canada-Libya thaw
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The Canada-Libya thaw

From: Targeting Libya

In this chapter Canadian prime minister Paul Martin’s 2004 tent meeting with Qadhafi symbolized how Canadian diplomacy, corporate interests (especially SNC-Lavalin and oil firms), and … 6 $0.60 Add
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The China-Tibet Case

The China-Tibet Case

From: Bombardier Abroad

Historical Context of China-Tibet Relations – The Qinghai-Tibet Rail Project and Bombardier – Problmes with the Project – Canadian Activism, Bombardier’s Position, and … 38 $3.80 Add
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1961

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1961

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

In this chapter,Engler and Schalk examine Canada’s military and political role in the overthrow and assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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The Difficult Return of Canada's Blue Helmets

The Difficult Return of Canada’s Blue Helmets

From: Canada is Not Back

Deals with the Trudeau approach to peacekeeping. Discusses Canada’s previous role in international Peacekeeper and how this evolved through the Chretien, Martin, Harper and Trudeau … 19 $1.90 Add
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The Dominican Republic, 1963

The Dominican Republic, 1963

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

In this chapter, Engler and Schalk examine the 1963 military coup against elected President Juan Bosch in the Dominican Republic and the 1965 US invasion that followed. ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Education of a Leader

The Education of a Leader

From: Canada is Not Back

Describes the early days of Trudeau as leader of the Liberal party focusing on his knowledge of and education in foreign affairs issues. Touches on the roles his key aids played in developing his … 15 $1.50 Add
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The elephant still twitches
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The elephant still twitches

Trudeau’s management of Canada–U.S. relations in the “America First” era

From: The Trudeau Record

This chapter looks at Canadian foreign policy under the Trudeau government, specifically in its management of Canada-US relations. 17 $1.70 Add
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The End of Two Solitudes?
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The End of Two Solitudes?

From: Reclaiming Canadian Sovereignty in a Ruptured World

In this chapter, Deschamps-Laporte examines whether Québec’s historical political divergence from the rest of Canada is giving way to convergence during the 2025–2026 … 12 $1.20 Add
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The First Steps

The First Steps

From: Canada is Not Back

The 2015 federal election and the immediate effect of Trudeau’s victory Canada’s international reputation and standing. 8 $0.80 Add