James Lorimer and Company

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British North America to 1864

British North America to 1864

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes the legal and political factors in the emergence of the Canadian federation, covering the period from 1773 to 1864. 18 $1.80 Add
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Broadening the Reform Agenda

Broadening the Reform Agenda

From: How We Changed Toronto

1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc 20 $2.00 Add
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Broken Country: The Cumulative Impact of Site C

Broken Country: The Cumulative Impact of Site C

From: Damming the Peace

The cumulative impact of the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley on the First Nations’ way of life.Why the flooding of the remaining moose habitat by the Site C … 30 $3.00 Add
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Broken Spirit: The Impact of Site C on Human Health

Broken Spirit: The Impact of Site C on Human Health

From: Damming the Peace

Physician Warren Bell of Salmon Arm, B.C., traces the impact of the Site C dam under construction in B.C.’s Peace River Valley on the human values of trust, then explores the connection … 24 $2.40 Add
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Brothers! Fratelli! Irmãos!
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Brothers! Fratelli! Irmãos!

From: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks

This chapter examines Toronto’s construction industry in the late 1960s. Fernandes traces how Local 183 workers—drawn from Irish, Italian, Portuguese, and Polish … 12 $1.20 Add
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Bubsey, Squeaky, Little Woody and the Weasel

Bubsey, Squeaky, Little Woody and the Weasel

From: Sweethearts

1930-1949. Looks at the life of a Italian in Toronto during this time period who was involved with illegal activity. Introduced to the Zanini family 12 $1.20 Add
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Bucking a Losing Trend

Bucking a Losing Trend

Glimpses of Grassroots Unionism

From: Quiet No More

Chapter three then studies the impact of grassroots activism in trade unions. Following a review of the debate on the “crisis” in working class politics, I bring in examples to … 48 $4.80 Add
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Burning Planet

Burning Planet

From: Getting to Zero

Explores the big picture of ongoing global warming, and the lack of impact to date of the Paris Accord. Summarizes the threat to soil, water, and air. 23 $2.30 Add
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Business as usual?
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Business as usual?

Immigration policy in a tumultuous time

From: The Trudeau Record

This chapter examines the Trudeau government’s immigration policy. 18 $1.80 Add
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Business Control in a Working Class Town

Business Control in a Working Class Town

From: Their Town

Examines how local government is structured and explains how business interests have managed to capture and hold political power in what is basically a working class town. 10 $1.00 Add
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Calling the shots
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Calling the shots

Canada’s Big Pharma-first response to COVID-19

From: The Trudeau Record

This chapter discusses the Trudeau government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. 14 $1.40 Add
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Calls to Action

Calls to Action

From: Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Comission of Canada Volume One: Summary

A summary of the calls to action presented in relation to the legacy of the residential school system and reconciliation with the Indigenous peoples of Canada. 19 $1.90 Add
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Can We Afford a Basic Income?

Can We Afford a Basic Income?

From: Basic Income For Canadians

This chapter assesses the cost of basic income and whether it’s something we can realistically afford. 28 $2.80 Add
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“Can You Hear Me?”
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“Can You Hear Me?”

From: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks

This chapter examines construction worker safety in Toronto during the mid-1960s. The narrative follows Local 183 leader Gerry Gallagher as he battled dangerous subway tunnelling conditions, … 18 $1.80 Add
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Canada and Free Trade with the United States

Canada and Free Trade with the United States

From: Canadian Culture in a Globalized World

Summarizes Canada’s trade history with the United States and explains how Canadian culture is impacted by America’s. Reviews Canada’s trade agreements with the United States … 22 $2.20 Add
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Canada and the American Empire

Canada and the American Empire

From: Canada Since 1960: A People's History

Canadian Dimension’s focus on national independence, foreign policy and relations with the United States during the past fifty years has remained remarkably consistent. From its beginning … 22 $2.20 Add