The legacy of Jean Chretien, Canadian prime minster from 1993-2003, is difficult to assess in the context of the sponsorship scandal and the subsequent cloud of uncertainty surrounding the Liberal Party's electoral prospects. The contributors to this volume use their considerable experience and expertise as policy observers and critical thinkers to provide provocative essays that analyse Chretien's government and provide insights into Canadian politics and public policy. Contributors include Yasmeen Abu-Laban (Alberta), Caroline Andrew (Ottawa), Gerard W. Boychuk (Waterloo), Kathy Brock...
The legacy of Jean Chretien, Canadian prime minster from 1993-2003, is difficult to assess in the context of the sponsorship scandal and the subsequen...
Few moments in Canadian history are as intriguing as the political battle between Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the ?Gang of Eight? provincial premiers who opposed his plans to ?patriate? Canada's constitution from Britain. Patriation and Its Consequences revisits these constitutional negotiations, including the personalities, visions, and political struggles that shaped the resulting constitutional agreement. Focusing on the players behind the process, including First Nations and feminist activists, this volume explores the long shadow of patriation: the alienation of Quebec,...
Few moments in Canadian history are as intriguing as the political battle between Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the ?Gang of Eight? provincial ...
Few moments in Canadian history are as intriguing as the political battle between Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the ?Gang of Eight? provincial premiers who opposed his plans to ?patriate? Canada's constitution from Britain. Patriation and Its Consequences revisits these constitutional negotiations, including the personalities, visions, and political struggles that shaped the resulting constitutional agreement. Focusing on the players behind the process, including First Nations and feminist activists, this volume explores the long shadow of patriation: the alienation of Quebec,...
Few moments in Canadian history are as intriguing as the political battle between Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and the ?Gang of Eight? provincial ...
