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From ![]() Crossing the Carbon DivideFrom: Oi's Deep State |
Former Alberta opposition leader Kevin Taft provides an overview of the arguments presented in previous chapters outling the oil industry’s hold on democratic institutions and concludes … | Kevin Taft | 12 | 2017 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() Crude AwakeningFrom: Tar Sands Showdown |
This chapter covers the early development of the tar sands with the following subsections: (a) black gold: the pioneers who developed the technology to extract oil from the tar sands; (b) land … | Tony Clarke | 38 | 2008 | $3.80 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Cultural Sovereignty: The Challenging Gap |
In this chapter, Stursberg traces the gradual erosion of Canada’s cultural sovereignty from the post-World War II era through 2025. He examines policies like the Massey Commission, the … | Richard Stursberg | 14 | 2026 | $1.40 Add |
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From ![]() Cycling to EmancipationFrom: Immodest and Sensational |
1880-1899. Examines the history of cycling in Canada and how a woman riding a bicycle in the 1890s became the epitome of the New Woman | M. Ann Hall | 9 | 2008 | $0.90 Add |
![]() Damming the PeaceThe hidden costs of the Site C Dam |
Since the 1970s, the Site C Dam in northeastern British Columbia’s Peace River Valley has been touted by BC Hydro and successive governments as necessary to meet the province’s … | Wendy Holm | 272 | 2018 | View |
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From ![]() NEW! Dashed Hopes: the 2021 Federal ElectionFrom: From Layton to Singh |
Chapter 9 focuses on the NDP’s underperformance in the 2021 Federal Election. The chapter covers topics including the Liberals’ 2021 budget and the creation of a national childcare … | Matt Fodor | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
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From ![]() Dealing with the Neighbours |
Describes Canada’s relationship with America and the friction that was occurring in the 1860s. | Cheryl MacDonald | 15 | 2017 | $1.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Dealing with the Real Economy |
In this chapter, Yalnizyan examines how Canada’s aging population and the care economy are reshaping the nation’s economic future. | Armine Yalnizyan | 13 | 2026 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() Declaring Sovereignty on the Ground |
Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel looks at what Indigenous people need to do in order to declare sovereignty on the ground and the contradictory statements that some Indigenous tribes have given … | Arthur Manuel | 3 | 2017 | $0.30 Add |
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From ![]() Death of the Ukrainian SSR / Birth of the Republic of UkraineFrom: Family Ties |
This chapter discusses the impact of Mykhailo Chomiak’s Ukrainian identity and politics, specifically how it influenced his granddaughter, Chrystia Freeland. | Peter McFarlane | 8 | 2024 | $0.80 Add |
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From ![]() Decision to leave |
Application to leave Angler | Leatrice M. Willson Chan; Takeo Ujo Nakano | 6 | 2012 | $0.60 Add |
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From ![]() Defending Mother Earth |
Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines the qualifications of Indigenous people to weigh in on climate matters and promote clean energy policies and relates this to economic decisions in Canada. | Arthur Manuel | 5 | 2017 | $0.50 Add |
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From ![]() Decolonizing the NorthFrom: Beyond Shelters |
Arlene Haché describes her personal journey from homelessness to leadership. She characterizes the disproportional representation of homeless Indigenous women requiring the services of the … | Arlene; Haché | 22 | 2018 | $2.20 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Deep PolarizationFrom: Divided We Fall |
In this chapter, Cameron discusses “deep polarization,” examining how radicalized movements, social media misinformation, and COVID-19 have eroded civic bonds that sustain democracy. | Max Cameron | 23 | 2026 | $2.30 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Defending Canada in a Ruptured World Order |
In this chapter, Lang and Murphy examine Canada’s dramatic 2025-2026 defence policy shift under Prime Minister Mark Carney, including the move to meet NATO’s two per cent of GDP … | Eugene Lang | 13 | 2026 | $1.30 Add |
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From ![]() Non-violence, but not Passive Acceptance |
Indigenous activist Arthur Manuel examines violence and Indigenous activism to outline an active non-violent approach that needs to be implemented to deal with government authorities. | Arthur Manuel | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |















