Canadian Politics

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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
The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools
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The Attack on Nova Scotia’s Schools

The story behind 25 years of tumultuous change

Nova Scotia’s public schools and their students have faced dramatic conflict and drastic change over the past 25 years. While critics charge that schools are failing kids, teachers have … 180 View
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The Backlash Begins

The Backlash Begins

From: Equal as Citizens

1970s. October Crisis of 1970 challenges the social services being developed and an economic downturn occurs, leading to the rise of neo-conservativism, arguments against equalization 20 $2.00 Add
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The Backward City
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The Backward City

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 12 focuses on cities dubbed “backward,” calling them a category of Backward Cities and exploring how they can evolve into a more forward economy. This chapter discusses topics … 6 $0.60 Add
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The Battery of the North East

The Battery of the North East

From: Charging Ahead

This chapter is about Hydro-Quebec and energy-trading. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Best Game in Town

The Best Game in Town

From: The Next Big Thing

"We will always be grateful to June Callwood for beginning this lecture series with a grace, style, and enthusiasm that set the standard for all that followed. She came to campus after a … 16 $1.60 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 Biggest Roll-Back of Worker Rights in Canadian History

The Biggest Roll-Back of Worker Rights in Canadian History

From: Boom, Bust and Crisis

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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 Business of Politics

The Business of Politics

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

Reactions from outside the CCF circles to the Regina Manifesto and the written policy of the party. Looks at the lack of money and organization that the party faced but highlights reform measures … 33 $3.30 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 Canadian Dimension

The Canadian Dimension

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Outlines the history if Canadian Dimension from 1963-2013, articles it has published, perspectives it has presented, etc. Examines the success of the magazine despite all factors saying it should … 89 $8.90 Add
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End of an Era

End of an Era

From: Fastest in the World

1918-1948. The quest for a naval contract, the establishment of Bell-Baldwin Hydrodomes Ltd., other self-propelled hydrofoils are made. Thee legacy of the two men is briefly explored. 10 $1.00 Add
The Canadian Labour Movement

The Canadian Labour Movement

A Short History

The Canadian Labour Movement tells the story of Canada’s workers since the mid-nineteenth century, painting a vivid picture of key developments, such as the birth of craft unionism, the … 240 View
The Case for Basic Income
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The Case for Basic Income

Freedom, Security, Justice

Inequality is up. Decent work is down. Free market fundamentalism has been exposed as a tragic failure. In a job market upended by COVID-19—with Canadians caught in the grip of precarious … ; ; 264 View
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The Case for Jury Independence

The Case for Jury Independence

From: The Secret Power of Juries

examines the arguments for jury independence including constitutional arguments for jury independence 22 $2.20 Add