Political Parties

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Party Identification and Campaign Dynamics

Party Identification and Campaign Dynamics

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

1992 article by Richard Johnston discussing the concept of party identification in the context of the 1988 Canadian general election. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Party Politics in British Columbia: The Persistence of Polarization

Party Politics in British Columbia: The Persistence of Polarization

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Analysis of the role of ideological and class-based distinctions as organizing principles in BC party politics at both the provincial and federal level. 21 $2.10 Add
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Political Parties and the Practice of Brokerage Politics

Political Parties and the Practice of Brokerage Politics

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

Excerpt of a 2010 article by R. Kenneth Carty and William Cross describing the character of brokerage party politics in Canada and the resulting organizational structures of Canadian political parties. ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
Power Trap

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
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Public Opinion and Canadian Identity

Public Opinion and Canadian Identity

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

Excerpt of a 1967 book by Mildred Schwartz examining the effect of regionalism of the influence of party on the formation of Canada’s identity. ; ; 5 $0.50 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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Roots Run Deep

Roots Run Deep

From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands

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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Spying on the NDP

Spying on the NDP

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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Stephane Dion Takes Over

Stephane Dion Takes Over

From: 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 … 17 $1.70 Add
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Suppressing Dissent

Suppressing Dissent

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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Taking the Leap: 2016
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Taking the Leap: 2016

From: From Layton to Singh

Chapter 5 focuses on the NDP’s recovery plan after the upset of the 2015 election. The chapter covers topics including Mulcair’s defence in the leadership review, Alberta NDP’s … 18 $1.80 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 Education of a Leader

The Education of a Leader

From: 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 … 15 $1.50 Add
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The Electoral System and the Party System in Canada, 1921–1965

The Electoral System and the Party System in Canada, 1921–1965

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

1968 paper by Alan Cairns suggesting that the electoral system has played a major role in the evolution of parties, and that the party system has not necessarily been an important nationalizing agency. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The First Steps

The First Steps

From: Canada is Not Back

The 2015 federal election and the immediate effect of Trudeau’s victory Canada’s international reputation and standing. 8 $0.80 Add
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The Minister's Downfall

The Minister’s Downfall

From: Canada is Not Back

A rare insider’s perspective on the operation of the Trudeau cabinet and PMO. Describes Justin Trudeau’s relationship with Stephane Dion while Dion served as Minister of Foreign … 13 $1.30 Add