Exploring Civic Engagement

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Canada's Electoral System

Book - 2001

A guide on how Canada's electoral system works. A guide on how Canada's electoral system works. Show less

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Discover Canada

The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship : Study Guide

Large Print - 2021

This guide, intended to help potential citizens prepare to become Canadian citizens includes everything you need to know about Canada's history, the Canadian government and regions, study questions and more! This guide, intended to help potential citizens prepare to become Canadian citizens includes everything you need to know about Canada's history, the Canadian government and regions, study questions and more! Show less

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Governing Canada

A Guide to the Tradecraft of Politics

by Wernick, Michael

Book - 2021

This is an accessible, insightful, and nonpartisan account of how Canadian government works in practice. This is an accessible, insightful, and nonpartisan account of how Canadian government works in practice. Show less

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A History of the Vote in Canada

Book - 2007

A fascinating account of the struggles and reforms that have shaped Canada's electoral system from pre-Confederation times to the present day. A fascinating account of the struggles and reforms that have shaped Canada's electoral system from pre-Confederation times to the present day. Show less

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Fights of Our Lives

Elections, Leadership, and the Making of Canada

by Duffy, John

Book - 2002

A respected Canadian journalist and political commentator illustrates the impact of political campaigns on our culture and society by spotlighting five tumultuous and important federal elections of the past century. A respected Canadian journalist and political commentator illustrates the impact of political campaigns on our culture and society by spotlighting five tumultuous and important federal elections of the past century. Show less

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One Hundred Years of Struggle

The History of Women and the Vote in Canada

Book - 2018-

In this beautifully illustrated book, acclaimed historian Joan Sangster looks into the struggle for equality including gains and losses, inclusions and exclusions, depending on a woman's race, class, and location in the nation. In this beautifully illustrated book, acclaimed historian Joan Sangster looks into the struggle for equality including gains and losses, inclusions and exclusions, depending on a woman's race, class, and location in the nation. Show less

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No Second Chances

Women and Political Power in Canada

by Graham, Kate

Book - 2022

No Second Chances shares the stories of the rise and fall of women in Canada's most senior political roles and examines the obstacles that prevent more women from reaching for and achieving these goals. No Second Chances shares the stories of the rise and fall of women in Canada's most senior political roles and examines the obstacles that prevent more women from reaching for and achieving these goals. Show less

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The Canadian Party System

An Analytic History

by Johnston, Richard

Book - 2017

Richard Johnston combines an arsenal of recently developed analytic tools with a deep understanding of history to make sense of the Canadian party system. Richard Johnston combines an arsenal of recently developed analytic tools with a deep understanding of history to make sense of the Canadian party system. Show less

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Whipped

Party Discipline in Canada

by Marland, Alex

Book - 2020

Whipped examines the hidden ways that political parties exert control over elected members of Canadian legislatures. Whipped examines the hidden ways that political parties exert control over elected members of Canadian legislatures. Show less

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Not Here

Why American Democracy Is Eroding and How Canada Can Protect Itself

by Goodman, Rob

Book - 2023

What does it mean to live beside an eroding democracy? As this powerful and timely book argues, that question will define the next generation of Canadian politics. What does it mean to live beside an eroding democracy? As this powerful and timely book argues, that question will define the next generation of Canadian politics. Show less

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At the Centre of Government

The Prime Minister and the Limits on Political Power

by Brodie, Ian

Book - 2019

An insider's account of democracy in Canada and its relationship to liberalism, constitutionalism, and good public policy. An insider's account of democracy in Canada and its relationship to liberalism, constitutionalism, and good public policy. Show less

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Indian in the Cabinet

Speaking Truth to Power

by Wilson-Raybould, Jody

Book - 2021

A compelling political memoir of leadership and speaking truth to power by one of the most inspiring women of her generation. A compelling political memoir of leadership and speaking truth to power by one of the most inspiring women of her generation. Show less

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"Go to School, You're A Little Black Boy"

The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander : A Memoir

by Alexander, Lincoln M.

Book - 2006

The inspiring story of Lincoln Alexander, whose exemplary life has involved military service, a successful political career, a thriving law practice, and vocal advocacy. The inspiring story of Lincoln Alexander, whose exemplary life has involved military service, a successful political career, a thriving law practice, and vocal advocacy. Show less

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Tragedy in the Commons

Former Members of Parliament Speak Out About Canada's Failing Democracy

by Loat, Alison

Book - 2014

Founders of the non-partisan think tank Samara, draw on an astonishing eighty exit interviews with former Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to unearth surprising observations about the practice of politics in Canada. Founders of the non-partisan think tank Samara, draw on an astonishing eighty exit interviews with former Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum to unearth surprising observations about the practice of politics in Canada. Show less

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What's Happened to Politics?

by Rae, Bob

Book - 2015

From esteemed Canadian political leader Bob Rae comes a piercing examination of the fractured state of Canadian politics and what can be done to fix it. From esteemed Canadian political leader Bob Rae comes a piercing examination of the fractured state of Canadian politics and what can be done to fix it. Show less

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Should We Change How We Vote?

Evaluating Canada's Electoral System

Book - 2017

An evaluation of the current electoral system in response to calls for its reform. An evaluation of the current electoral system in response to calls for its reform. Show less

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