A Canadian Priorities Agenda

Author : France St-Hilaire,Christopher T. S. Ragan,Jeremy Leonard
Publisher : IRPP
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0886452031

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A Canadian Priorities Agenda by France St-Hilaire,Christopher T. S. Ragan,Jeremy Leonard Pdf

Rising income inequality has been at the forefront of public debate in Canada in recent years, yet there is still much to learn about the economic forces driving the distribution of earnings and income in this country and how they might evolve in the future. With research showing that the tax-and-transfer system is losing the ability to counteract income disparity, the need for policy-makers to understand the factors at play is all the more urgent. Income Inequality provides a comprehensive review of Canadian inequality trends, including changing earnings and income dynamics among the middle class and top earners, wage and job polarization across provinces, and persistent poverty among vulnerable groups. The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), in collaboration with the Canadian Labour Market and Skills Researcher Network (CLSRN), presents new evidence by some of the country’s leading experts on the impact of skills and education, unionization and labour relations laws, as well as the complex interplay of redistributive policies and politics over time. Amid growing anxieties about the economic prospects of the middle class, Income Inequality will serve to inform the public discourse on inequality, an issue that ultimately concerns all Canadians.

Author : Franklyn Griffiths,Canadian Centre for Foreign Policy Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Arctic Regions Foreign economic relations
ISBN : 0662303067

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Canadian Priorities for the Arctic Council by Franklyn Griffiths,Canadian Centre for Foreign Policy Development Pdf

Author : International Development Research Centre (Canada),International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Community development
ISBN : 9780889368019

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The Local Agenda 21 Planning Guide by International Development Research Centre (Canada),International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Pdf

Local Agenda 21 Planning Guide: An introduction to sustainable development planning

Author : Donald G. Lenihan,Gordon Robertson,Roger Tassé,Institute for Research on Public Policy
Publisher : IRPP
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0886451671

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Canada by Donald G. Lenihan,Gordon Robertson,Roger Tassé,Institute for Research on Public Policy Pdf

The clearest lesson of the debate over the 1992 Charlottetown Accord is that Canadians are divided in their vision of the country. This book looks at the issue and examines how the political philosophy of liberalism - especially as incorporated into "pan-Canadianism" under former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau - contrasts and conflicts with the more federalist aspirations of moderate Quebec nationalists, western regionalists and Aboriginal peoples.

Author : Christopher MacLennan
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 077352536X

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Toward the Charter by Christopher MacLennan Pdf

At the end of the Second World War, a growing concern that Canadians' civil liberties were not adequately protected, coupled with the international revival of the concept of universal human rights, led to a long public campaign to adopt a national bill of rights. While these initial efforts had been only partially successful by the 1960s, they laid the foundation for the radical change in Canadian human rights achieved by Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the 1980s. In Toward the Charter Christopher MacLennan explores the origins of this dramatic revolution in Canadian human rights, from its beginnings in the Great Depression to the critical developments of the 1960s. Drawing heavily on the experiences of a diverse range of human rights advocates, the author provides a detailed account of the various efforts to resist the abuse of civil liberties at the hands of the federal government and provincial legislatures and the resulting campaign for a national bill of rights. The important roles played by parliamentarians such as John Diefenbaker and academics such as F.R. Scott are placed alongside those of trade unionists, women, and a long list of individuals representing Canada's multicultural groups to reveal the diversity of the bill of rights movement. At the same time MacLennan weaves Canadian-made arguments for a bill of rights with ideas from the international human rights movement led by the United Nations to show that the Canadian experience can only be understood within a wider, global context.

Author : Canadian Parks Council
Publisher : National Parks Directorate Parks Canada Agency
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Ecosystem management
ISBN : UIUC:30112075777109

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Principles and Guidelines for Ecological Restoration in Canada's Protected Natural Areas by Canadian Parks Council Pdf

Author : Arctic Institute of North America
Publisher : University of Calgary Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781552381595

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Breaking Ice by Arctic Institute of North America Pdf

"From the pressures of development, technological advances, globalization and climate change to social and cultural life, this book attempts to define the nature of competing demands and assess their impact on the environment. These essays provide a detailed examination of ocean and coastal management in the Canadian north, exploring a wide range of issues critical to environmental stewardship, and breaking the ice to connect academics, government managers, policy-makers, aboriginal groups and industry." --Book Jacket.

Author : Elizabeth Dubois,Florian Martin-Bariteau
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780776629261

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Citizenship in a Connected Canada by Elizabeth Dubois,Florian Martin-Bariteau Pdf

This interdisciplinary edited collection brings together scholars, activists, and policy makers to build consensus around what a connected society means for Canada. The collection offers insight on the state of citizenship in a digital context in Canada and proposes a research and policy agenda for the way forward. Part I examines the current landscape of digital civic participation and highlights some of the missing voices required to ensure an inclusive digital society. Part II explores the relationship between citizens and their political and democratic institutions, from government service delivery to academic and citizen engagement in policy making. Part III addresses key legal frameworks that need to be discussed and redesigned to allow for the building and strengthening of an inclusive society and democratic institutions. This is a foundational resource for policy makers, students, and researchers interested in understanding citizenship in a digital context in Canada. Published in English.

Author : Elisabeth Gidengil,Heather Bastedo
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774828284

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Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up by Elisabeth Gidengil,Heather Bastedo Pdf

Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. Rather than focusing on institutional performance, this book approaches the “democratic deficit” from the perspective of the Canadian public and assesses the performance of political leaders and the media in light of Canadians’ perceptions and expectations. In doing so, a number of chapters highlight the disjuncture between perceptions and performance. For example, governments do keep many of their election promises, and media coverage is not as negative as we are apt to believe. Similarly, the book provides new insights into political apathy by drawing on focus group discussions that represent the first attempt to ask politically marginalized Canadians why they have turned their backs on politics. By introducing the voice of everyday Canadians, this book adds a new perspective to political discussions in this country. Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up is essential for anyone who would like to learn how to build a better democracy – one that meets the expectations of the Canadian public.

Author : Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Civil rights
ISBN : OCLC:49089791

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The Constitution Act, 1982 by Canada Pdf

Author : Lucie Thibault,Jean Harvey
Publisher : University of Ottawa Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780776620954

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Sport Policy in Canada by Lucie Thibault,Jean Harvey Pdf

"Research Centre for Sport in Canadian Society, University of Ottawa."

Author : Richard G. Lipsey,K. Alec Chrystal
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Economics
ISBN : 9780199676835

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Economics by Richard G. Lipsey,K. Alec Chrystal Pdf

"Written to engage you with real world issues and questions in economics, this book provides up-to-date coverage of the financial crisis and its many subsequent implications, which are vital to understanding today's economic climate. Case studies help you to understand how economics works in practice, and to think critically"--Back cover.

Author : The Expert Panel on Climate Change Risks and Adaptation Potential
Publisher : Council of Canadian Academies
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781926522678

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Canada’s Top Climate Change Risks by The Expert Panel on Climate Change Risks and Adaptation Potential Pdf

Canada’s Top Climate Change Risks identifies the top risk areas based on the extent and likelihood of the potential damage, and rates the risk areas according to society’s ability to adapt and reduce negative outcomes. These 12 major areas of risk are: agriculture and food, coastal communities, ecosystems, fisheries, forestry, geopolitical dynamics, governance and capacity, human health and wellness, Indigenous ways of life, northern communities, physical infrastructure, and water. The report describes an approach to inform federal risk prioritization and adaptation responses. The Panel outlines a multi-layered method of prioritizing adaptation measures based on an understanding of the risk, adaptation potential, and federal roles and responsibilities.

Author : Michael Barber,Andy Moffit,Paul Kihn
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412989503

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Deliverology 101 by Michael Barber,Andy Moffit,Paul Kihn Pdf

"A Joint Publication With Ontario Principals' Council."

Author : Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada,Roy J. Romanow
Publisher : Saskatoon : Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Medical
ISBN : UIUC:30112059382330

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Building on Values by Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada,Roy J. Romanow Pdf

In April 2001, the Prime Minister established the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada. Its mandate was to review medicare, engage Canadians in a national dialogue on its future, and make recommendations to enhance the system's quality and sustainability. The 47 recommendations in this report outline actions that must be taken in 10 critical areas, starting by renewing the foundations of medicare and considering Canada's role in improving health around the world.