Corruption & Misconduct

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Honest Politics Now

Honest Politics Now

What ethical conduct means in Canadian Public Life

Using high-profile political scandals as case studies, this book explores the standards of accountability to which Canadian politicians are now being held. This is the definitive up to date book … ; 392 View
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Industry captures the oil sands

Industry captures the oil sands

From: Oil’s Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines the Oil Industry’s capture of the oil sands in Alberta as a way to boost the economic interests of the province. 19 $1.90 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

A Warning

From: Has Populism Won?

The authors introduce the current context of populism and how the book will discuss authoritarian populism and it’s threat to liberal democracy. ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Lynn McDonald (1940 - )

Lynn McDonald (1940 – )

From: Working for the Common Good

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Margaret Mitchellm (1925 -)

Margaret Mitchellm (1925 -)

From: Working for the Common Good

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Money in Politics

Money in Politics

The Ethics of Election Finance Regulation and Expense Claims Oversight

From: Honest Politics Now

Examines attempts by federal and provincial governments, dating from the 1970s, to constrain undue influence by both publicizing and placing limits on campaign contributions and fundraisers. … ; ; 28 $2.80 Add
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Municipal Ethics Issues

Municipal Ethics Issues

From: Honest Politics Now

Discusses the growing field of municipal ethics legislation and presents four case studies. ; 34 $3.40 Add
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Mussolini the Man of Law

Mussolini the Man of Law

Was the Duce an upright defender of justice?

From: Mussolini Also Did A Lot of Good

The author tackles the popular Italian myth that Mussolini in fact represented a parenthesis of honesty and moral rectitude in the history of the political life of Italy. He examines fascist rule … 28 $2.80 Add
Oil’s Deep State

Oil’s Deep State

How the petroleum industry undermines democracy and stops action on global warming — in Alberta, and in Ottawa

Why have democratic governments failed to take serious steps to reduce carbon emissions despite dire warnings and compelling evidence of the profound and growing threat posed by global warming? … 256 View
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Oil's deep state at work

Oil’s deep state at work

From: Oil’s Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft analyzes the oil industry’s hold beyond the political parties and politicians with a focus on unelected officials who operate the institutions of … 9 $0.90 Add
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Pandemic Nationalism
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Pandemic Nationalism

Part II: The Insurgency

From: Has Populism Won?

This chapter refers to the rise of populist rhetoric during the COVID-19 pandemic and how populist leaders used the situation to their political advantage. The authors discuss anti-vaccine … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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PART THREE

PART THREE

From: Working for the Common Good

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Pauline Jewett (1922-1992)

Pauline Jewett (1922-1992)

From: Working for the Common Good

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Political Role Models for Canadian Women

Political Role Models for Canadian Women

From: Working for the Common Good

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Preface to the New Edition

Preface to the New Edition

From: Honest Politics Now

Discusses ethics in politics and the effects of various forms of political corruption on democracy. ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Programs: Evading, Auditing, Financializing, Privatizing
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Programs: Evading, Auditing, Financializing, Privatizing

From: The Consulting Trap

Chapter Three explores how TPSFs have contributed to the hardwiring of neoliberal operating systems into the state. The authors examine how the Big Four firms have played a central role in … ; 37 $3.70 Add