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From Layton to Singh

The 20-year conflict behind the NDP’s deal with the Trudeau Liberals

An incisive analysis of the federal NDP since 2000, examining the ongoing, unresolved tension between the party’s idealistic grassroots base and centrist bureaucracy at its core. On the … 208 View

Power Trap

How 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 … 296 View

Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

The 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 … 248 View
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Introduction

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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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. 7 $0.70 Add
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Introduction

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Why Progressives Don’t Win

From: Power Trap

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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 … 26 $2.60 Add
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Modernizing the Party: 2000–2008

From: From Layton to Singh

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Chapter 1 examines the state of the New Democratic Party (NDP) as it entered into the twenty-first century. The chapter covers topics including a brief history of the NDP, the NDP’s success … 23 $2.30 Add
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Roots Run Deep

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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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 … 32 $3.20 Add
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Why Now Is the Time

From: Power Trap

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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 … 32 $3.20 Add
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A New Political Movement

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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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 34 $3.40 Add
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Breakthrough: the 2011 Federal Election

From: From Layton to Singh

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Chapter 2 focuses on the period of momentum experienced by the Federal and Provincial NDP between the 2008 and 2011 Federal Elections. The chapter covers topics including the 2008 financial … 18 $1.80 Add
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Chapter 2: Liberals and Conservatives: A difference of branding

From: Canada In Afghanistan

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In this chapter, Schalk discusses how both the Conservative and Liberal parties have historically branded themselves and Canada, and how these branding efforts have influenced the public’s … 13 $1.30 Add
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The Education of a Leader

From: Canada is Not Back

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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 … 15 $1.50 Add
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Why Conservatives Win

From: Power Trap

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Analyzes the reasons behind the Conservatives electoral wins through their ideological dominance particularly economic messaging 36 $3.60 Add
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Consolidating the Third Way: 2011–2015

From: From Layton to Singh

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Chapter 3 examines the NDP’s complete shift to the "Third Way” political ideology between the 2011 and 2015 Federal Elections which solidified their movement towards the centre. … 22 $2.20 Add
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History Made in Regina

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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Looks at the CCF’s first national convention in Regina in 1933. A very thorough look at this convention 39 $3.90 Add