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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 NEW! How Government Really WorksA Field Guide to Bureaucracies in Canada |
This book exposes the inherent complexities and challenges found in government environments and offers insights to help bureaucrats, and those working alongside bureaucrats, better understand the … | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 240 | 2020 | View |
 Share the Wealth!How we can tax Canada’s super-rich and create a better country for everyone |
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, millions of Canadians suddenly found themselves out of work as businesses shuttered and the country went into lockdown. While many were struggling to … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 208 | 2021 | View |
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From ForewordFrom: Share the Wealth! |
This reading includes a foreword by Canadian NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and an author’s preface | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Forward/Introduction |
In the Introduction, the authors outline their goal of demystifying the world of government bureaucracy and explaining the often misunderstood role of the government bureaucrat. | Jocelyne Bourgon | 10 | 2020 | $1.00 Add |
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From And Economy that Works – For the WealthyFrom: Share the Wealth! |
Readings in part 1 of this title explore the political and economic decisions and trends that have led to economic inequality in Canada. This chapter discusses the current degree of income … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 19 | 2021 | $1.90 Add |
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From NEW! House of Cards |
Chapter 1 explores the difference between bureaucrats and elected officials, where they fit into the hierarchy of government, and the powers they have when interacting with politicians. | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 17 | 2020 | $1.70 Add |
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From NEW! Culture ClubThe Workplace Culture of Government Bureaucracy |
Chapter 2 explores government workplace culture, the chain of command and the lack of diversity inherent in many government departments. | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 31 | 2020 | $3.10 Add |
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From The Myths Used to Create and Justify InequalityFrom: Share the Wealth! |
Readings in part 1 of this title explore the political and economic decisions and trends that have led to economic inequality in Canada. This chapter lists and debunks several myths that are used … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 16 | 2021 | $1.60 Add |
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From NEW! From the Inside and OutManaging a Minefield of Relationships |
Chapter 3 looks at how bureaucrats can build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their fellow civil servants. It also explores their relationships with individuals and groups … | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 21 | 2020 | $2.10 Add |
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From The Choices that Created Economic InequalityFrom: Share the Wealth! |
Readings in part 1 of this title explore the political and economic decisions and trends that have led to economic inequality in Canada. This chapter explores the conscious decisions made by the … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 15 | 2021 | $1.50 Add |
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From NEW! Best-Laid Plans |
Chapter 4 explores how plans are made, and unmade in government. It explores how plans are developed and approved and how success is measured, as well as the myriad pitfalls that can arise along … | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 34 | 2020 | $3.40 Add |
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From Taxing Individual WealthFrom: Share the Wealth! |
Readings in part 2 of this title explore potential solutions to income inequality in Canada. This chapter explores methods for taxing individual wealth, including examples of countries where this … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 16 | 2021 | $1.60 Add |
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From Closing Tax LoopholesFrom: Share the Wealth! |
Readings in part 2 of this title explore potential solutions to income inequality in Canada. This chapter lists tax loopholes in Canada and how they can be closed including special treatment for … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 16 | 2021 | $1.60 Add |
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From NEW! First, Do Nothing |
Chapter 5 explores the role of the bureaucrat in the policy-making process. | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 21 | 2020 | $2.10 Add |
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From NEW! Get With the Program |
Chapter 6 explores the context and scope of government programs and services, challenges bureaucrats face when delivering those programs and services and drivers that influence costs and demands … | Angela Poirier; Jane Allt | 19 | 2020 | $1.90 Add |
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From Increasing Income Taxes for the One Per CentFrom: Share the Wealth! |
Readings in part 2 of this title explore potential solutions to income inequality in Canada. This chapter discusses the benefits to increasing income taxes for the top one percent of earners in … | Angella MacEwen; Jonathan Gauvin | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
