Political Parties
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 Power TrapHow fear and loathing between New Democrats and Liberals keep Stephen Harper in power--and what can be done about it |
In 2011 the Harper Conservatives won a majority government with a minority of votes. If the opposition parties were willing to work together, they would have an excellent chance of defeating the … | Paul Adams | 296 | 2012 | View |
 Visionaries, Crusaders, and FirebrandsThe Idealistic Canadians Who Built the NDP |
As an idealist and a visionary, Jack Layton connected with millions of Canadians who saw that he was a different kind of political leader. So did Tommy Douglas, chosen as the greatest Canadian … | Lynn Gidluck | 248 | 2012 | View |
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From Introduction |
Positions the NDP party at the time of the books publication soon after Jack Layton’s death. Outlines a bit about how Layton got the NDP in the position it was after the 2011 election. | Lynn Gidluck | 7 | 2012 | $0.70 Add |
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From Why Progressives Don’t WinFrom: Power Trap |
Examines the status of progressive voters through statistical analysis finding that progressive voters make up a majority, concluding that progressives don’t know where to cast their … | Paul Adams | 26 | 2012 | $2.60 Add |
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From Roots Run Deep |
Examines the roots of the NDP party. Looks at J.D. Woodsworth and William Irvine’s role in the political landscape of their time. Specifically analyzes the Agrarian Revolt, early … | Lynn Gidluck | 32 | 2012 | $3.20 Add |
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From Why Now Is the TimeFrom: Power Trap |
Examines why now is the time for progressives to break free of the power trap involved in having two progressive parties through analysis of the economy and economic policy, what conservatives … | Paul Adams | 32 | 2012 | $3.20 Add |
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From A New Political Movement |
The formation of a new political party in 1932 tentatively called the Commonwealth Party, outlines who was involved in this very short meeting. Analyzes the birth of the CCF, the Regina Manifesto | Lynn Gidluck | 34 | 2012 | $3.40 Add |
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From  The Education of a LeaderFrom: 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 … | Jocelyn Coulon | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From Why Conservatives WinFrom: Power Trap |
Analyzes the reasons behind the Conservatives electoral wins through their ideological dominance particularly economic messaging | Paul Adams | 36 | 2012 | $3.60 Add |
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From History Made in Regina |
Looks at the CCF’s first national convention in Regina in 1933. A very thorough look at this convention | Lynn Gidluck | 39 | 2012 | $3.90 Add |
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From The First StepsFrom: Canada is Not Back |
The 2015 federal election and the immediate effect of Trudeau’s victory Canada’s international reputation and standing. | Jocelyn Coulon | 8 | 2019 | $0.80 Add |
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From Why the New Democrats Broke OutFrom: Power Trap |
Examines the NDP breakout in Quebec, discusses Jack Layton, and the party’s strategic targeting of seats | Paul Adams | 33 | 2012 | $3.30 Add |
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From Stephane Dion Takes OverFrom: 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 … | Jocelyn Coulon | 17 | 2019 | $1.70 Add |
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From The Business of Politics |
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 … | Lynn Gidluck | 33 | 2012 | $3.30 Add |
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From Why the Liberals’ Strange DeclineFrom: Power Trap |
Looks at the slow decline of the Liberal Party from Majority governments to being beaten by the Conservatives. Concludes that it was due to the lack of renovating their organization and it seemed … | Paul Adams | 37 | 2012 | $3.70 Add |
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From New Beginnings |
Looks at division amoung the CCF as to Canada’s partitipation in WWII, looks at different leadership of the CCF and goes through the reforming for the party as the NDP | Lynn Gidluck | 33 | 2012 | $3.30 Add |
