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The Characteristics of the Nordic Countries' Policies

The Characteristics of the Nordic Countries’ Policies

From: Scandinavian Common Sense

The Nordic model — that is, the modes of governance specific to Scandinavia and Finland — is examined in this chapter. All Nordic policies that in one way or another reduce social … ; ; 18 $1.80 Add
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The Charter

The Charter

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

In chapter 2, the events leading to the creation of the Charter are summarized, and the links between the Charter and other human rights legislation (such as the Bill of Rights) are pointed out. … 47 $4.70 Add
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The Charter and Human Rights

The Charter and Human Rights

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The concluding chapter assesses the effect of the Charter and s. 35 on the general respect for human rights in Canada. It argues that while the Charter itself may have had only limited success in … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Charter Dialogue Between Courts and Legislatures or Perhaps the Charter of Rights Isn’t Such a Bad Thing After All

The Charter Dialogue Between Courts and Legislatures or Perhaps the Charter of Rights Isn’t Such a Bad Thing After All

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

1997 article by Peter W. Hogg and Allison A. Bushell arguing that critique of judicial review under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms based on democratic legitimacy is not sustainable. ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

30+ years of decisions that shape Canadian life

Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms has transformed Canadian life since it was adopted as part of the Canadian constitution in 1982. The Charter requires judges to make decisions on a … 440 View
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The Child at the Heart of Surrogacy

The Child at the Heart of Surrogacy

From: Stolen Motherhood

This chapter focuses on the children at the "heart" of surrogacy, highlighting these children’s wellbeing, future, and all other considerations, which the author argues are … 23 $2.30 Add
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The China-Tibet Case

The China-Tibet Case

From: Bombardier Abroad

Historical Context of China-Tibet Relations – The Qinghai-Tibet Rail Project and Bombardier – Problmes with the Project – Canadian Activism, Bombardier’s Position, and … 38 $3.80 Add
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The Choices that Created Economic Inequality

The Choices that Created Economic Inequality

From: Share the Wealth!

Readings in part 1 of this title explore the political and economic decisions and trends that have led to economic inequality in Canada. This chapter explores the conscious decisions made by the … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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The Chrétien R egime, 1993–2003

The Chrétien R egime, 1993–2003

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses developments in federal-provincial relations including Jean Chretien’s measures focusing on Quebec separatism, 1993 to 2003. 27 $2.70 Add
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The Circle Game

The Circle Game

Reconsruction

From: The Power Manual

The Circle game is from the field of theater. Actors play it to learn how to be in tune with the other actors on stage. When on stage, even if the actor is not directly interacting with another … 4 $0.40 Add
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The City Region
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The City Region

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 8 focuses on how urban growth impacts surrounding areas, discussing impact on rural areas, industrial diversity, the value of land to build factories, houses for workers and their … 4 $0.40 Add
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The Civil Lawsuits

The Civil Lawsuits

From: The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster

Discusses the civil legal actions — wrongful death and class-action and creditor lawsuits — in response to the rail disaster brought by victims’ families, residents of … 8 $0.80 Add
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The civil service falls in line

The civil service falls in line

From: Oil’s Deep State

Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft examines the period of 2009-2014 in Alberta and the way in which civil servants were brought to identify the public interest with the oil … 20 $2.00 Add
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The Collective Effervescence of Messy Parks
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The Collective Effervescence of Messy Parks

From: Messy Cities

Jake Tobin Garrett writes about how the pandemic broke previous understandings of public space for Canadians, specifically examining parks. 7 $0.70 Add
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Pérez Molina (2012-2015) and the End of the Line

Pérez Molina (2012-2015) and the End of the Line

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Perez Molina, which became synonymous with corruption and scandals. 7 $0.70 Add