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Rethinking the CSC: Gordon, Heeney and Glassco: 1945-1967

Rethinking the CSC: Gordon, Heeney and Glassco: 1945-1967

From: Defending a Contested Ideal

The Civil Service Commission always had an important role to play in creating a public service that was staffed efficiently and effectively, protected from unwelcome political interference, and … ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Retooling Cabinet (August)

Retooling Cabinet (August)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil traces August 1885, when Louis Riel was convicted of treason in Regina for his role in the North-West insurrection, and when John A. Macdonald undertook a sweeping cabinet … 17 $1.70 Add
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“Return of the Rainmaker”
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“Return of the Rainmaker”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines Jim Coutts’s 1973 efforts to bridge the Trudeau government and Canada’s business community amid a fracturing public-private partnership (as told by … 10 $1.00 Add
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Rightful Title Holders

Rightful Title Holders

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the legal issue of rightful title holders for Indigenous land outlining the difference between hereditary chiefs, Indian Act chiefs, and nations coming … 3 $0.30 Add
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Revenge of the crucifix (2000–2007)
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Revenge of the crucifix (2000–2007)

From: Dream Interrupted

In this chapter, Pelletier traces Quebec’s political transformation from 2000 to 2007, centred on the reasonable accommodation crisis of 2006. 12 $1.20 Add
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Revolution and Imperialism:

Revolution and Imperialism:

A North American Internationalism

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Looks at revolution and imperialism in terms of world events and the north american response. Includes the Vietnam War to the Occupy Movement 25 $2.50 Add
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Rioting

Rioting

From: Languages of the Unheard

This chapter argues that in many cases rioting may serve as a vehicle for fostering social inclusion and civic equality. Rioting has a unique capacity to allow the voiceless to interrupt business … 22 $2.20 Add
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Rise Up!

Rise Up!

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

Looks at the NDP from the 1980s to Layton’s death in 2011 and some of the leaders during that time. Provides an anlysis of those condidates who may have taken over the NDP leadership 42 $4.20 Add
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British Columbia Commission Treaty Process

British Columbia Commission Treaty Process

From: The Reconciliation Manifesto

Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the flaws in the British Columbia Commission Treaty process and outlines the negotiation process that began in 1990 to the Eyford Report of 2014. 5 $0.50 Add
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Ritual Horror
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Ritual Horror

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Two of "Encounter on Urban Environment," discussing the proposed amalgamation of Halifax, Dartmouth, and surrounding rural areas. Ashe … 14 $1.40 Add
Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

The contentious history of the Canadian federation

This book provides a history of Canadian federalism and describes the ongoing push and pull over power between Ottawa and the provinces. Ed Whitcomb offers an analysis of how the strengths and … 400 View
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RJR-MacDonald Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), 1995

RJR-MacDonald Inc. v. Canada (Attorney General), 1995

From: The Court and the Charter

A divided Supreme Court of Canada issued several opinions on whether a law prohibiting advertising and promotion of tobacco products and the requirement on tobacco manufacturers to place an … ; ; ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Multani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, 2006

Multani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, 2006

From: The Court and the Constitution

The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the right of a Sikh student to wear a kirpan to high school on the basis of freedom of religion. ; ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Robert Latimer:

Robert Latimer:

Justice Goes Awry — 1993

From: The Right to Die

The Robert Latimer story was one of the most widely covered news stories in Canadian history. It is a story, unlike some of the previous ones, where the justice system found no way of mitigating … 17 $1.70 Add
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Rock Takes a Turn

Rock Takes a Turn

From: The Two Michaels

In this chapter, Blanchfield and Osler Hampson examine Allan Rock’s role in the 2018 Canada-China hostage crisis. ; 13 $1.30 Add