Political Parties

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Power Protects Itself
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Power Protects Itself

Part 1. Who Gets to Lead?

From: Women Winning Office

In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster … 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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Preface
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Preface

From: Anatomy of an Election

A brief overview of the origins and major component elements of the federal electoral system. 11 $1.10 Add
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Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile
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Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile Nash discusses how to become known and seen in your area. The chapter explores outreach to Community Leaders, framing ones self as a Community … 6 $0.60 Add
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Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power
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Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power Nash explores the ways women can use their own stories and experiences to frame their own public narrative and find support through relatability. The … 5 $0.50 Add
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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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Public Speaking and Speech Writing
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Public Speaking and Speech Writing

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Public Speaking and Speech Writing Nash explores the challenges and benefits of public speaking and speech writing. In the chapter Nash discusses her own experiences with public speaking, and … 9 $0.90 Add
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Reckonings

Reckonings

From: Lloyd Axelworthy

In this chapter, Axworthy reflects on Canada’s unfinished reckoning with Indigenous peoples, its waning influence on the world stage, and the erosion of participatory democracy at home. 23 $2.30 Add
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Responsible Government: Theory and Practice

Responsible Government: Theory and Practice

From: Democratizing the Constitution

Historical review of responsible government in Canada in support of an argument that the current situation is in need of reform. 45 $4.50 Add
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“Return of the Rainmaker”
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“Return of the Rainmaker”

From: The Coutts Diaries

In this chapter, Graham examines Jim Coutts’s 1973 efforts to bridge the Trudeau government and Canada’s business community amid a fracturing public-private partnership (as told by … 10 $1.00 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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Social Media
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Social Media

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Social Media Nash explores how social media has revolutionized political engagement in recent years. The chapter explores how social media can be used in campaigning, as effective Social Media … 10 $1.00 Add
Spin

Spin

Politics and Marketing in a Divided Age

Aided by masses of data, sophisticated computer modelling, and smart manipulation of social media, political strategists are reshaping the way voters think. And act. Clive Veroni analyzes the … 367 View
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Still Waiting for an Internet Prime Minister: Online Campaigning by Canadian Political Parties

From: Election

Examination of Internet use in the 2008 federal election to support an argument that online campaigning by Canada’s main political parties has not kept pace with evolving technology. 26 $2.60 Add
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Taiwan's Working Government
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Taiwan’s Working Government

From: Inspired by Taiwan

In this chapter, Takach examines Taiwan’s democratic governance, from the constitutional amendments of the 1990s through the 2024 elections and the failed ‘Great Recall’ of 2025. 30 $3.00 Add