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The Administration of Justice, the <i>Charter</i>, and Canada’s National Security

The Administration of Justice, the Charter, and Canada’s National Security

From: In The Balance

Discusses the administration of justice, the Charter and Canada’s national security, focusing on the tensions between state secrecy and the open court principle. Significant cases such as … 26 $2.60 Add
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The Administrative Independence of the Federal Courts
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The Administrative Independence of the Federal Courts

A Case for Reform

From: The Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court

This chapter argues that judicial independence is a pillar of our constitutional democracy and as such is a principle anchored in the Canadian state structure and recognized as essential to the … 37 $3.70 Add
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The Affordable Housing Deficit

The Affordable Housing Deficit

Out of the Cold

From: Persistent Poverty

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The Age of Increasing Inequality

The Age of Increasing Inequality

The Astonishing Rise of Canada's 1%

For 35 years, Canada has become vastly wealthier, but most people have not. This book documents the dramatic and rapid growth in inequality. It identifies the causes. It proposes meaningful steps … 248 View
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Chapter 10

Chapter 10

The Agonizing Steps to Freedom

From: Quebec in Question

A fascinating brief history of events in Quebec in 1970, including a full account of FLQ kidnappings, its manifesto, the reaction of federal and provincial authorities, and the imposition of the … 42 $4.20 Add
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The Ambiguities of a Bilingual and Multicultural Canada

The Ambiguities of a Bilingual and Multicultural Canada

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

1972 article by Guy Rocher criticizing the federal government’s 1971 policy on multiculturalism as ambiguous, faulty and dangerous. ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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The Arguments Against Jury Independence

The Arguments Against Jury Independence

From: The Secret Power of Juries

examines the arguments against jury independence 31 $3.10 Add
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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 Battle for Toronto Centre

The Battle for Toronto Centre

From: Chrystia

From Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill 13 $1.30 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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