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Can sub-units within a capitalist democracy, even a relatively decentralized one like Canada, pursue fundamentally different social and economic policies? Is their ability to do so less now than it was before the advent of globalization? In Comparing Quebec and Ontario, Rodney Haddow brings these questions and the tools of comparative political economy to bear on the growing public policy divide between Ontario and Quebec.Combining narrative case studies with rigorous quantitative analysis, Haddow analyses how budgeting, economic development, social assistance, and child care policies differ between the two provinces. The cause of the divide, he argues, are underlying differences between their political and economic institutions.An important contribution to ongoing debates about globalization's “golden straightjacket,” Comparing Quebec and Ontario is an essential resource for understanding Canadian political economy.

This volume continues the inquiry launched by the Royal Society of Canada's 1997 publication,'Can Canada Survive? Under What Terms and Conditions?', and pursued in the 1998 volume,'The Well-Being of Canada', and the 1999 volume'Survivability in the 21st Century'(all published by the University of Toronto Press). The present collection examines the challenges of governance in our new century.Eight papers, given by experts in their respective fields, call for an examination of the governance of organizations per se, whether one probes the crises in the experience of large corporations, in education, in health care, in science and technology systems, or in military affairs.This volume underlines the dramatic changes taking place in our time and stresses the urgent need for new thinking and the need to reform our governance mechanisms in order to keep pace with our changing world.

Here is an indispensable reference book for those concerned directly or indirectly with Canadian public affairs. The Canadian Annual Review is not only a concise and convenient record of the year, but a responsible appraisal of important developments related in perspective. It has been expressly prepared for this purpose by a special panel of recognized experts, writing under the direction of a leading Canadian historian and political commentator. As succeeding volumes appear, the Canadian Annual Review will grow in value; in the years ahead, a complete series of volumes will provide a clear historical perspective of the present and the immediate past.For rapid review of any important topic, for convenient checking of the course of a piece of legislation, for quick determination of a death date, or for information on the circumstances of a major government appointment or retirement - there are hundreds of uses which will make the Canadian Annual Reivew a regular reference habit. Its place will regularly be on the desk rather than the shelf.The superb index is not only a guide to the first edition of this important reference work; it is the only index to the history of the time. And in addition to being concise and completely authoritative, the Canadian Annual Review is readable. The articles it contains can be read consecutively for the interest they possess and the instruction they offer, or they can be spot-read with ease to locate particular information.

in 1975 the fight against inflation finally led to the imposition of wage and price controls. The controversy this step aroused contributed to a growing sense of political drift in Ottawa, symbolized by the prime minister's expressed doubts about the future of the free enterprise system and accentuated by surprising election results in Ontario and British Columbia. Federal-rpvincial battles over cost-shaing and control of communications persited, and the autopact showed signed of deterioration. On the international scene, the year saw the development of contractual links with Europe, and, in North America, and renewal of Norad, along with a large government bid to purchase Lockhead patrol aircraft.This 1975 edition of the Canadian Annual Review is both a concise convenient record of the year and a responsible appraisal of these important developments. Compiled by a corps of Canadian scholars and experts writing under the direction of an outstanding Canadian historian and political commentator, it is authoritative and eminently readable. Its articles can be read consecutively for interest and instruction, or they can be spot read with ease to locate particular information.A detailed and thorough index greatly enhances the value of this annual, now in its sixteenth year as an indispensable reference book for those concerned directly or indirectly with Canadian public affairs.

The Canadian Annual Review has become an indispensable reference book for those concerned directly or indirectly with Canadian public affairs. It is not only a concise, convenient record of the year but a responsible appraisal of important developments compiled by a corps of Canadian scholars and experts, writing under the direction of an outstanding Canadian historian and political commentator.Featured in this edition are discussions of the election campaign, the Liberal landslide of July 8 that forced Conservatives and New Democrats to start looking for new leaders, the crisis in military circles over funding for defence expenditures, the government's failure to develop an oil policy, and the growth of labour unrest in response to inflation.In addtion to being authoritative, the Canadian Annual Review is eminently readable. The articles can be read consecutively for interest and instruction, or they can be spot read with ease to locate particular information. A detailed and thorough index greatly enhances the value of this important reference book.

Since its revival in 1960, the Canadian Annual Review has grown steadily in size, a reflection of the widening dimensions of Canadian public life. This growth has brought problems, particularly in view of rapidly escalating production costs. As a result the publisher and editor have decided, beginning with this volume, to concentrate on politics and public affairs, especialy since life, lesire, and sport in Canada are increasingly covered elsewhere.The Canadian Annual Review has become an indispensable reference book for those concerned directly or indirectly with Canadian public affairs. It is not only a concise, convenient record of the year but a responsible appraisal of important developments compiled by a corps of Canadian scholars and experts, writing under the direction of an outstanding Canadian historian and political commentator.In addtion to being authoritative, the Canadian Annual Review is eminently readable. The articles can be read consecutively for interest and instruction, or they can be spot read with ease to locate particular information. A superb index greatly enhances the value of this important reference book, for it is the only index to the history of the time.

Canadian Annual Review is the work most frequently consulted by librarians, public speakers, businessmen, economists, political experts, news analysts, historians, and political scientists. To anyone who is required to deliver an address, to write a paper, to make a submission, or to erview the development of one of the phases of Canadian life with which it deals, this volume will prove of inestimable value.The Review contains reports by well-known contributors on events of the year in Parliament and politics (with essays on each of the provinces), external affairs and defense, the national economy, and Canadian life and leisure activities.

During 1981, the year of the'Great Constitutional Debate,'the constitution dominated the federal and political scene. Prime Minister Trudeau achieved one of his major political objectives - an objective which had eluded his grasp for more than a decade: Canada finally had its own constitution. A resolution, however, was not reached without some rancour which tended to increase tensions within the country. The'common front'of the provinces melted away, leaving Premier Levesque of Quebec isolated and embittered in his opposition to the position adopted by the federal government. In addition, there was considerable opposition from various women's groups and Canada's native peoples. The emphasis on the constitution tended to divert attention from the economic problems which continued to face Canada. Economic stagnation, unemployment, inflation, and climbing interest rates were crucial problems not overcome during 1981.p>Professor Byers and his contributors subject all these matters to a searchingscrutiny. In addition, as in previous editions, they provide an account of the legislative sessions, party developments, and economic affairs at the national and provincial levels, and Professors Fred Lazar and David Layton-Brown respectively analyse the national economy and external affairs.The Canadian Annual Review has become an indispensable reference over the years. This is its twenty-second edition. The 1981 volume continues the tradition in providing both a responsible analysis of the main developments and a concise and convenient record of the year's events.

The Canadian Annual Reviewhas become an indispensable reference book for all concerned directly or indirectly with Canadian public affairs. It offers both a concise, convenient record of the year's events and a responsible appraisal of these important developments. Compiled by a corps of Canadian scholars and experts writing under the direction of an outstanding Canadian historian and political commentator, it is authoritative and eminently readable. The articles can be read consecutively for interest and instruction, or they can be spot read with ease to locate particular information. A suberb index greatly enhances the value of this annual, now in its nineteenth year as an indispensable reference book for those concerned directly or indirectly with Canadian public affairs.