74 results on '"TWENTY-first century"'
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2. Nations et Nations Fragiles.
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Guénette, Par Dave and Mathieu, Félix
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MULTINATIONAL states , *MINORITIES , *PARTICULARISM (Political science) , *NATIONALISM , *TWENTY-first century , *SOCIAL history - Abstract
Résumé: Les nations minoritaires dans les États multinationaux évoluent dans un contexte parfois incertain et inhospitalier de leur particularité sociétale, politique et culturelle. Si leur situation minoritaire n'est en rien un frein à leur existence comme nation, elle peut néanmoins s'accompagner d'un certain sentiment de fragilité nationale et même d'une peur de disparaître. Ces nations minoritaires, quand l'État auquel elles appartiennent refuse de reconnaître leur particularisme et de leur permettre de le défendre, peuvent alors rapidement devenir des nations fragiles. Il est l'objet du présent article de définir et de préciser le concept de nation fragile, à l'aide d'une discussion théorique, conceptuelle et normative. Minority nations within multinational States often evolve within a context of great uncertainty when it comes to the protection of their distinctive political and cultural characteristics. While their minority condition in no way limits their existence as nations, it can nevertheless come with a certain feeling of national fragility and even a fear of disappearing. These minority nations, when the State to which they belong refuses to recognize their particularism and to allow them the necessary tools to defend it, can then quickly become fragile nations. In this article, we discuss, define and specify the meaning of the concept of fragile nations, putting the emphasis on its theoretical and normative dimensions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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3. Les immigrants du Québec : participation au marché du travail et qualité de l’emploi.
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KILOLO MALAMBWE, JEAN-MARC
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IMMIGRANTS , *LABOR supply , *WORK environment , *LABOR market , *JOB security , *SOCIAL integration , *TWENTY-first century , *EMIGRATION & immigration , *ECONOMIC history - Abstract
Given an ageing population and a persistent low birth rate, several industrialized countries have chosen to attract immigrant labour, as evidenced in a recent report by OECD (2012). However, the integration of immigrants in the labour market poses several challenges. Thus, in Quebec, compared to natives, immigrants participate less often in the labour market and tend to occupy lower quality jobs. This study aims to highlight the last finding by using two databases largely neglected in the analysis of the integration of immigrants: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) and a survey of the conditions of work, employment, health and work security in Quebec (EQCOTESST). In addition to examining the usual indicators such as the participation rate, the employment rate and the unemployment rate, this study is interested in unique dimensions which have never been taken into consideration, such as overqualification, job quality as well as physical and psychological conditions of work. As expected, the results confirm that the economic performance of Quebec immigrants is lower than that of the native-born Quebecers. In addition, there is a greater presence of immigrants in low quality jobs, but a smaller presence in high quality jobs, while the reverse is true for native workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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4. Fighting Fire with Fire: The Implications of (Not) Going Negative in a Multiparty Election Campaign.
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Roy, Jason and Alcantara, Christopher
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NEGATIVE campaigning , *ELECTIONS , *NEGATIVE advertising , *POLITICAL parties , *POLITICAL oratory , *VOTING , *TWENTY-first century , *PSYCHOLOGY ,CANADIAN politics & government - Abstract
This paper draws upon data collected from an online voting experiment to test the implications of “going negative” in a multiparty election campaign. Specifically, we investigate two sets of questions: First, does the attention and vote share that candidates receive vary according to the tone (positive/negative) of their election campaign? Second, does the attention and vote share that candidates receive vary according to whether or not all candidates engage in similar (positive/negative) campaigns? While studies of “negative campaigning” have been prominent in the American context, our work builds upon this literature by using an experimental design to test for their effects in a multiparty setting. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2016
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5. « I AM NOT A FRANCOPHONE » : LES CHOIX IDENTITAIRES ET LES DISCOURS DE JEUNES QUI S’ASSOCIENT À UNE MINORITÉ FORTE.
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Groff, Cynthia, Pilote, Annie, and Vieux-Fort, Karine
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LINGUISTIC minorities ,ENGLISH-speaking Canadians ,COLLEGE students ,QUEBECOIS ,LINGUISTIC identity ,LANGUAGE policy ,ENGLISH-French relations in Canada ,TWENTY-first century ,SOCIAL history - Abstract
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- 2016
6. Les croix de chemin du Québec et la naissance du dévotionnalisme contemporain.
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Kaell, Hillary
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VENERATION of the Cross , *CATHOLIC prayers & devotions , *RURAL population , *ETHNIC identity of French-Canadians , *TWENTIETH century , *TWENTY-first century - Abstract
Quebecois wayside crosses have been described as a tradition attacked on two fronts : by a modernizing postconciliar Catholic church seeking to limit devotionalism and by secularizing officials seeking to create a religiously neutral public sphere. This article explores the often ambivalent interactions between public and private devotions, as well as between Catholicism and "patrimonialisation". It foregrounds questions about the place of preconciliar structures in the built environment of rural Quebec, with the goal of showing how this form of devotionalism is conceived by wayside cross "caretakers" as a new way of living their Catholic faith in the twenty-first century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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7. Note de recherche. L'effet Westminster: les cibles et les stratégies de lobbying dans le système parlementaire canadien.
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BOUCHER, MAXIME
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LOBBYING , *LOBBYISTS , *LOBBYING laws , *CABINET system , *TWENTY-first century ,CANADIAN politics & government - Abstract
This research note tests the hypothesis that lobbying activities in Canada are primarily aimed at the members of the executive branch. It uses the data of the Canadian lobbying registry to measure the number of contacts between lobbyists and public office holders between the summer of 2008 and the summer of 2013. The results indicate that the majority of lobbying activities are aimed at the executive branch. However, it appears that the House of Commons is one of the most popular targets of lobbying activities. In fact, empirical evidence shows that numerous lobbying organizations are engaged in integrated strategies that consider both the legislative and executive institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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8. De la honte à la fierté: Contexte et résultats d'une enquête québécoise menée auprès de 259 jeunes LGBT âgés de 14 à 21 ans.
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Dorais, Michel
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SOCIAL conditions of LGBTQ+ youth ,YOUTH ,COMING out (Sexual orientation) ,HOMOPHOBIA ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience in adolescence ,TWENTY-first century ,SOCIAL history - Abstract
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- 2015
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9. TRANSFORMATION DES QUARTIERS CENTRAUX, MOBILISATION ET ÉVOLUTION DU DROIT À LA VILLE POUR LES FEMMES : LE CAS DU QUARTIER SAINTE-MARIE À MONTRÉAL.
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DESROCHES, Marie-Ève and TRUDELLE, Catherine
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WOMEN political activists ,NEIGHBORHOOD planning ,CITIZEN participation in urban renewal ,PATRIARCHY -- Social aspects ,WOMEN ,TWENTY-first century ,LEGAL status of women ,SOCIAL history ,QUEBECOIS politics & government - Abstract
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- 2015
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10. LA GESTION INTÉGRÉE DE LA RESSOURCE-EAU AU QUÉBEC : PROLÉGOMÈNES SUR LES MUTATIONS ET LA FIXITÉ DE L'ESPACE INSTITUTIONNEL.
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EMOND, Nancy
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WATER supply management ,WATERSHED management ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,WATER supply ,ENVIRONMENTAL policy ,ENVIRONMENTAL law ,SUSTAINABLE development ,TWENTY-first century ,SOCIETIES ,GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
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- 2015
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11. L'ATTRACTION DES DIPLÔMÉS UNIVERSITAIRES EN RÉGION PÉRIPHÉRIQUE : L'INFLUENCE DES FACTEURS RÉGIONAUX.
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BEAUDRY, Catherine, LAFLAMME, Josée, DESCHÊNES, Andrée-Anne, and AGUIR, Mounir
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EMPLOYMENT of college graduates ,COLLEGE student recruitment ,QUALITY of life ,KNOWLEDGE workers ,FAMILY policy ,SOCIOLOGICAL research ,TWENTY-first century ,ECONOMIC history ,CULTURAL policy - Abstract
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- 2014
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12. Comparaison de l'endettement public dans les provinces canadiennes et dans les États américains : une analyse de sensibilité.
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Joanis, Marcelin
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PUBLIC debts , *RATINGS & rankings of public debts , *CANADIAN provinces , *TWENTY-first century ,CANADIAN federal government ,FEDERAL government of the United States ,UNITED States politics & government, 2001-2009 ,CANADIAN politics & government - Abstract
This paper compares the public indebtedness of the Canadian provinces and the US states (including a share of the federal debt) over the 2000–2007 period. It presents rankings of the most indebted subnational jurisdictions based on five public debt concepts. Among the provinces, Quebec (with the lowest average rank) and Alberta (with the highest average rank) display the most stable position across the rankings. All other provinces show important fluctuations in their position in the rankings. Hence, allocating the federal debt to subnational states and the specific debt concept being considered significantly influence the rankings, quite spectacularly in some instances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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13. La controverse sur les tribunaux d'arbitrage religieux ontariens: un non-dit identitaire?
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May, Paul
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FAITH-based arbitration , *COURTS , *ISLAM , *RELIGION & law , *MUSLIMS , *JUSTICE administration , *RELIGIOUS minorities , *TWENTY-first century ,ONTARIO politics & government - Abstract
This article deals with the controversy that arose in 2002–2005 over faith-based arbitration tribunals held in Ontario. It seeks to contribute to the existing literature on the question by looking at new empirical sources. The analysis focuses specifically on the public discourse of social actors who opposed the establishment of arbitration tribunals. The majority of those who opposed arbitration tribunals did not formulate their position in terms of an opposition between religion and feminist values. Rather, they focused their arguments on the supposed danger of Islam, which they perceived as an oppressive and alien religion. The controversy over religious arbitration becomes a way to claim a Western, “Canadian” identity that is also secular and Judeo-Christian. From this perspective, the Ontarian controversy can be related to European debates on Islam that emerged during the last decade (such as the cartoon controversy in Denmark, the debate on minarets in Switzerland, and the burqa prohibition in Belgium). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2014
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14. L'embrigadement du passé canadien: Les politiques mémorielles du gouvernement Harper.
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Frenette, Yves
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COLLECTIVE memory , *CONSERVATISM , *TWENTY-first century , *POLITICAL attitudes ,CANADIAN politics & government ,CANADA-Great Britain relations ,CANADIAN military history - Abstract
In this critical commentary on the political uses of memory in contemporary Canada, the author examines the conscription of the Canadian past by the Harper government since it came to power in 2006. He shows how the conservatives' reconstruction of the nation's past serves their broader project of reconstructing the nation tout court. Moreover, he presents the various strategies they have deployed to remake Canada's history in their own image: the increased emphasis on military history and on the ties that bind Canadians to the monarchy; the endeavour to cast the War of 1812 and the First World War as foundational events in the making of modern Canada; the creation of the Canadian Museum of History. The author also discusses the dismantling of Library and Archives Canada, the main repository of the nation's memory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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15. La fonction d'évaluation dans l'administration publique québécoise : analyse de la cohérence du système d'actions.
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Smits, Pernelle and Jacob, Steve
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PUBLIC administration , *TRANSPARENCY in government , *CITIZEN participation in public administration , *LOCAL government , *MUNICIPAL government , *PUBLIC relations , *POLITICAL science research , *PUBLIC finance , *TWENTY-first century ,QUEBECOIS politics & government - Abstract
In this article, we analyze the evaluation function within the Quebec public administration during the 2000s as an organized action system (values, environment, resources and procedures, practice, impacts) with its consistencies and inconsistencies. Three findings emerge: the support that central agencies give to the evaluation practice is almost non-existent; the transparency of the evaluation process for the citizens is barely noticeable; and the undertaking and use of the strategic use of evaluations seem rare. This article brings the attention to some consistencies/inconsistencies of the management function, and suggests a direct and systematic way to highlight what needs to be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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16. QUAND LES FEMMES MUSULMANES INTERPELLENT LE FÉMINISME QUÉBÉCOIS! DÉBATS FÉMINISTES, LIBERTÉ RELIGIEUSE ET VIVRE ENSEMBLE AU QUÉBEC.
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Vatz Laaroussi, Michèle and Laaroussi, Naoual
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FEMINISM & religion ,MUSLIM women ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,EQUALITY policy ,SECULARISM ,HUMAN rights ,FEMINISM ,TWENTY-first century ,GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
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- 2014
17. Une nouvelle culture émergente ? L'évaluation du positionnement des groupes d'intérêt anglophones face au Cadre stratégique agricole canadien de 2007.
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Benoit, Maude, Cantin, Marie-Hélène, and Duchesne, Érick
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AGRICULTURAL policy , *PRESSURE groups , *CONTENT analysis , *FINANCIAL liberalization , *PROTECTIONISM , *TWENTY-first century ,CANADIAN politics & government - Abstract
This article uses quantitative and qualitative instruments to present an innovative content analysis of the English-language briefs presented by interest groups to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada during the 2007 consultations for the Growing Forward policy framework. Our analysis shows a proliferation in the number of actors interested in agricultural public policy as well as a diversification of their discussions, which are no longer structured solely around the idea of agricultural protectionism. Our results indicate that stakeholders' objectives in agriculture are highly fragmented, with some groups promoting an increased liberalization and other stakeholders strongly defending the recognition of the multifunctionality of agriculture. Considering these disparate pressures, the lexicographic analysis of the Canadian policy framework indicates that the Canadian government takes a balanced position between these contrasted interests while, nevertheless, putting forward arguments that are clearly in favour of greater agricultural liberalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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18. « LES ENFANTS GÂTÉS D'UNE PROVINCE PARASITE. » PERCEPTION DU PRINTEMPS QUÉBÉCOIS DANS TROIS QUOTIDIENS ANGLO-CANADIENS À GRAND TIRAGE.
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LACOMBE, Sylvie
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QUEBEC student protests, Quebec (Province), 2012 ,CANADIAN newspapers -- Sections, columns, etc. ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,STUDENT political activity ,VIOLENCE in the press ,DEMOCRACY & education ,ATTITUDES toward entitlement ,HIGHER education & state ,HIGHER education ,SOCIOGRAPHY ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
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- 2013
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19. LE DÉVELOPPEMENT DU NORD ET LE DESTIN DU QUÉBEC.
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DUHAIME, Gérard, BROUSSEAU, Sébastien, GRENIER, Josianne, THERRIEN, Aude, and BEAUDOIN-JOBIN, Charles
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ECONOMIC development ,NATURAL resources ,NORD-du-Quebec (Quebec) ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,FIRST Nations of Canada ,NATIVE Americans -- Political activity ,ECONOMIC development & the environment ,MINERAL industries ,STEEL industry ,PUBLIC investments ,POLITICAL sociology ,TWENTY-first century ,ECONOMIC policy - Abstract
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- 2013
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20. LA LONGUE MARCHE DES CARRÉS ROUGES.
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FORTIN, Andrée
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QUEBEC student protests, Quebec (Province), 2012 ,SOCIAL movements ,STUDENT activism ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
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- 2013
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21. La sécession et les vertus de la clarté.
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DION, STÉPHANE
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SECESSION -- Social aspects ,INTERNATIONAL law -- Social aspects ,STATUTORY interpretation ,CANADIAN politics & government ,RULE of law ,JUSTICE administration ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
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- 2012
22. Radicaliser l'action collective: portrait de l'option libertaire au Québec.
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SARRASIN, RACHEL, KRUZYNSKI, ANNA, JEPPESEN, SANDRA, and BRETON, ÉMILIE
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ANTI-globalization movement ,ANARCHISM ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,RADICALISM ,LIBERTARIANISM ,SOCIAL movements ,DIRECT action ,QUEBEC student protests, Quebec (Province), 2012 ,SUMMIT of the Americas, Quebec, Canada, 2001 ,TWENTY-first century ,SOCIAL history - Abstract
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- 2012
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23. Restructuration de la fonction publique québécoise: configurations et conséquences disparates.
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Jalette, Patrice, Grenier, Jean-Noël, and Hains-Pouliot, Jérémie
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CIVIL service ,NEW public management ,PUBLIC administration ,MUNICIPAL services ,PUBLIC sector ,WORK structure ,DOWNSIZING of organizations ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
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- 2012
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24. ÉTATS FÉDÉRÉS ET MISE EN ŒUVRE DES TRAITÉS CLIMATIQUES INTERNATIONAUX: LE CAS DU QUÉBEC.
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CHALOUX, Annie and SÉGUIN, HUGO
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GOVERNMENT policy on climate change ,UNITED Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992). Protocols, etc., 1997 December 11 ,UNITED Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992) ,INTERNATIONAL cooperation on climate change ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,CANADIAN politics & government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article evaluates Québec's actions against climate change in response to the Kyoto Protocol and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since December 5, 2007. It presents an historical overview of Canada's and Québec's position toward international climatic negotiations. It analyzes Canada's engagement as a result of the ratification of the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. It concludes with a discussion on the eventual application of these results to other North-American federated States.
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- 2011
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25. Etre jeune à Quaqtaq après l'an 2000.
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Dorais, Louis-Jacques
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GROUP identity ,CANADIAN Inuit ,ETHNICITY ,INUIT youth ,YOUNG adults ,TWENTY-first century ,EDUCATION ,INUIT ,SOCIAL history ,MANNERS & customs ,FAMILIES - Abstract
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- 2011
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26. L'ART DE DEVENIR UN HOMME D'ÉTAT.
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Castonguay, Alec
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CANADIAN prime ministers ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,POLITICAL campaigns ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article offers insight into the life of former neurosurgeon and Minister of Health Philippe Couillard during the 24 hours before he was elected to replace Pauline Marois as Prime Minister of Québec on April 7, 2014. It mentions his election campaign led by Christian Lessard, his affiliation with the liberal party Parti libéral du Québec, his reaction to being elected, and his mission as a prime minister.
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- 2014
27. 28 VÉRITÉS SUR LE QUÉBEC.
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Castonguay, Alec, Dubé, Catherine, Duhamel, Pierre, Trudel, Jonathan, Fortin, Pierre, Godbout, Luc, and Roy, Mathilde
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ELECTIONS ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,INCOME gap ,PUBLIC debts ,IMMIGRANTS ,SCHOOL dropouts ,HISTORY of Quebec (Province), 1960- ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article offers advice on key themes including public finance, education, and immigration to help Québec voters understand the elections campaign and make educated decisions when voting on April 7, 2014. Topics of discussion include Québec's stable income gap since the 1980s, its growing public debt, its immigrants, and its school dropout rate.
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- 2014
28. VOICI LES NOUVEAUX SINO-QUEBECOIS.
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Barlow, Julie and Lemire, Jean-François
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CHINESE Canadians ,ETHNIC identity of Chinese Canadians ,IMMIGRANTS ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,CANADIAN politics & government, 1945- ,TWENTY-first century ,POLITICAL participation ,GOVERNMENT policy ,EMIGRATION & immigration - Abstract
The article introduces and profiles young Chinese Canadians from Montréal, Québec, looking to contribute to the region's development and politics. It discusses chiropractor and president of the city's Young Chamber of Commerce Winston Chan who talks about the need to establish networks and models and the value of humility in the Chinese community. Additional topics include the youngest representative at the federal Parliament Laurin Liu, Canadian laws concerning Chinese immigration, and non-Catholic Chinese students.
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- 2013
29. SUPERMINISTRE GAUDREAULT.
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Trudel, Jonathan
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CABINET officers ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The author offers some insight into the political life of Québec Minister of Transportation and Municipal Affairs Sylvain Gaudreault after having had the opportunity to follow him during a period of 36 hours. Topics covered include the Minister's weekly meetings with his team, his heroic reception at the Québec's political party Parti québécois's (PQ) annual regional assembly, and how he views his role as a minister of transportation.
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- 2013
30. DES EMPLOIS VENUS DU FROID.
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Nadeau, Jean-Benoît
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JOB creation ,EMPLOYMENT ,ECONOMIC development ,UNIVERSITY research ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,NORD-du-Quebec (Quebec) ,TWENTY-first century ,ECONOMIC history - Abstract
The article looks at the creation of jobs all over Québec spurred by the economic development of the province's Northern territory, known as the Plan Nord which was renamed Nord pour tous (North for all) after the election of Québec Prime Minister Pauline Marois in 2012. The author mentions some of the companies from Québec profiting from this plan such as industrial modular home builder RG Solution. How this economic development is benefiting the academic research field is also discussed.
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- 2013
31. QUI EST LE VRAI COUILLARD ?
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CASTONGUAY, ALEC
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POLITICIANS ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,POLITICAL campaigns ,POLITICAL debates ,POLITICAL party leadership ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article offers a view into the life of the new leader of the political party Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ) neurosurgeon Philippe Couillard after being followed by this journal's journalist over a six month period. Topics of discussion include his difficult transition into politics, preparing for the political campaign and political debates, his reception among French-Canadians, and his plans as a political leader.
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- 2013
32. DEHORS, LES SCIENTIFIQUES!
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GINGRAS, YVES and Bordel, Valérie
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RESEARCH ,GOVERNMENT laboratories ,SCIENCE & state ,BUDGET cuts ,CANADIAN politics & government ,SOCIOLOGISTS ,TWENTY-first century ,MANAGEMENT - Abstract
An interview with Canadian sociologist Yves Gingras is presented. He discusses budgetary issues of scientific research in Canada, including a brief historical overview of the work of public laboratories. He also offers an analysis of the policies regarding research and technological innovations that have been approved by Canadian government since 2010.
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- 2013
33. HARPER FOURBIT SES ARMES.
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Castonguay, Alec
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CANADIAN politics & government ,CABINET officers ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article focuses on Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his strategies to relaunch the government. Topics of discussion include the Conservative Party of Canada's unfavorable polls, the replacement of his Québec advisor André Bachand with Catherine Loubier during the summer of 2013, and renewing the government's image by nominating several cabinet officers, including Chief of Staff Ray Novak and Deputy Chief of Staff Jenni Byrne.
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- 2013
34. LE RAS-LE-BOL D'UN DÉPUTÉ.
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Castonguay, Alec
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POLITICIANS ,QUEBEC (Province). National Assembly ,TRANSPARENCY in government ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
An interview is presented with Québécois politician Christian Dubé, a member of the National Assembly of Québec and the Canadian political party Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ). Dubé talks about how the lack of information on law projects hinder his ability to be a productive representative and argues that information is power and that the government needs to be more transparent. He also mentions the open government models of New York City and San Francisco, California.
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- 2013
35. LE PLUS SIMPLE APPAREIL, SVP!
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Poitras, Annick
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INDUSTRIAL design ,HISTORY of design ,SIMPLICITY ,VOLUNTARY simplicity movement ,DESIGN ,TWENTY-first century ,HISTORY - Abstract
The article discusses a tendency in industrial design that aims to simplicity, which is part of a global simplicity movement. References are made to several Quebec designers that follow this tendency, such as Claude Mauffette, Tatjana Leblanc, and Anne Darche. A brief historical overview of simplification of industrial design since the 1970s is also given.
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- 2013
36. @LE COURRIER DES LECTEURS.
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Gagnon, Gisèle, Pelletier, Diane, Doumont, Jean-Luc, Beaulieu, Raymond, Maren, Jean-Marie Van der, Warren, Lise, Bakhiyi, Bouchra, Castonguay, Charles, and Casswell, Donald
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ELECTRONIC books ,LIBERALISM ,MUSLIMS ,ATHEISTS ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century ,RELIGION - Abstract
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Lire, oui, mais comment?" in the May 1, 2014 issue concerning electronic books, "On se calme" in the April 15, 2014 issue regarding liberal politics in Québec, and "28 vérités sur le Québec" in the April 15, 2014 issue focusing on the percentage of Muslims and atheists in Québec.
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- 2014
37. UN RÉFUGIÉ DANS MON SALON?
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Mercier, Noémi
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REFUGEES ,SYRIAN refugees ,CANADIAN politics & government ,REFUGEE policy ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century ,SOCIAL conditions of refugees - Abstract
The article offers advice on how to help refugees in Canada. It discusses a sponsorship program administered by the Québec ministry of immigration and cultural communities Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés Culturelles (MICC). It is suggested that individuals should join non-profit organizations in Québec which would take care of financial risks, help with formalities, and work with the Ministry. It also mentions the administration of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's engagement toward Syrian refugees.
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- 2014
38. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF.
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Paquet, Gilles
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CIVIL service , *TWENTY-first century ,CANADIAN politics & government - Abstract
Am introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including poor governance structure of Canada, sources of governance failures in Canada, and the Canadian blood tragedy in 1980s.
- Published
- 2015
39. « LE QUÉBEC A UN AVANTAGE QUE NOUS N'AVONS PAS ».
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Castonguay, Alec
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WOMEN prime ministers ,PETROLEUM prospecting ,PETROLEUM prospecting & the environment ,OIL sands industry ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century ,INDUSTRY & the environment - Abstract
An interview with the Prime Minister of Alberta Alison Redford is presented. Redford discusses the Québec government's plan to exploit petroleum and its environmental impact and offers advice on how to plan for such a project, including making financially sound decisions and dealing with urban growth. Topics include Québec's proximity to the ocean, the need for Canadian provinces to work together, and educating people on the environmental impact of oil sands exploitation.
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- 2013
40. REER OU CELI?
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Ducas, Isabelle
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SAVINGS accounts ,RETIREMENT planning ,PERSONAL finance ,CANADIAN politics & government ,TWENTY-first century ,GOVERNMENT policy - Abstract
The article compares and discusses the positive and negative aspects of two savings account options offered to Canadians by the Canadian government including the tax-free savings account compte d'épargne libre d'împot (CELI) and the registered retirement savings plan régime enregistré d'épargne retraite (REER). INSET: ENTRE LE CELI ET LE REER, MON CœUR BALANCE....
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- 2013
41. PAS TOUS CORROMPUS !
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CORRUPTION laws ,POLITICAL corruption ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,MUNICIPAL government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Des Chinois dans la toundra" in the September 15, 2011 issue, "Sortons le réseau routier de la politique" in the October 15, 2011 issue, and "Un sceau anticorruption" in the October 15, 2011 issue.
- Published
- 2011
42. LA DÉMOCRATIE EN MAUVAIS ÉTAT?
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CASTONGUAY, ALEC
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QUEBECOIS ,DEMOCRACY ,ELECTIVE surgery ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) - Abstract
The article offers political and medical news briefs as of March 3, 2014. According to an online survey conducted by the polling firm CROP among residents of Québec from October 17-21, 2013, Québécois were less satisfied with the state of Democracy in Québec in 2013 compared to 2012. The percentage of Québécois who waited less than 1 month for a non-urgent surgery in 2013 was 55 percent, according to a report by the health and well-being commissioner Robert Salois.
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- 2014
43. HARPER ET LES JUGES: LA DÉFIANCE RÈGNE.
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Hébert, Chantai
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CANADIAN politics & government ,JUDGES ,JUDICIAL selection & appointment ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article presents an overview of the state of the Canadian Supreme Court and discusses its political influence in the administration of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The author comments on majority conservative judge relations, their relations with the government, and the controversy concerning Harper's nomination of judge Marc Nadon in the fall of 2013.
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- 2014
44. LA ZONE GRISE DE LA CHARTE.
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Dubé, Catherine
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RELIGIOUS fundamentalism ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,SECULARISM ,EQUALITY ,BURQAS (Islamic clothing) ,FORCED marriage ,TWENTY-first century ,RELIGION - Abstract
The article presents comments by the Québec minister in charge of democratic institutions and citizens' participation Bernard Drainville who talks about slowing down the rise of religious fundamentalism via the charter for secularism Charte de la laïcité. Topics include equality among men and women, Islamic clothing including the burqa, the niqab, and the hijab as symbols of fundamentalism, and forced marriage. Statistics regarding Québécois without religious affiliations in 2012 compared to 2001 are included.
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- 2014
45. MAÎTRES DE NOTRE DESTIN?
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Beaulieu, L'édito de Carole
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POPULATION aging ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,OLDER people ,MEDICAL care for older people ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The editor-in-chief reflects on a comment by the leader of the Québec liberal party Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ) Philippe Couillard regarding the economic impact of Québec's diversity. She comments on the tragic retirement home fire in L'Isle-Verte (Québec), the province's aging population, and the need to adopt the bill concerning elderly medical care. She also argues that the administration of Prime Minister Pauline Marois needs to present a budget before the next election.
- Published
- 2014
46. EN COMMENÇANT.
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LA FIN
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FATS & oils & the environment ,HISTORY of London, England ,GAMBLING ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article presents news briefs on various topics found on the Internet. These topics include the themes that bring out the most disagreements among the users of the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia, the solution found by the company Thames Water to recycle cooking oil used for the frying of fish and chips in London, England, and the Canadian provinces in which people spend the most money on gambling.
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- 2014
47. UNE SAGE DÉCISION.
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Fortin, Pierre
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PUBLIC debts ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,TWENTY-first century ,ECONOMIC history - Abstract
The author discusses the state of the economy in Québec and comments on a decision by Québec's Minister of Finance Nicolas Marceau to report the reduction of the deficit to 2015. He argues that Marceau's decision helped the economy without raising the public debt, but that additional deficits will still increase it. He also notes the support of the opposition leader Philippe Couillard and claims that one should listen to the leader of the Québec political party Coalition Avenir Québec François Legault.
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- 2014
48. LES LISTES D'ATTENTE, ET NON LA CHARTE!
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CASTONGUAY, ALEC
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PUBLIC opinion ,QUEBECOIS politics & government ,PUBLIC opinion polls ,EMPLOYMENT ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article presents information on the political priorities and preoccupations of the Québécois population. The fact that the Québec Charter of Values, a proposed bill in Québec by the governing Parti Québécois addressing the Québec controversy on reasonable accommodation, is not part of the five top priorities of Québecois is discussed. According to opinion polls, subjects as wait time in emergency rooms, employment, and tax reduction are more important for Québecois.
- Published
- 2013
49. STEPHEN HARPER ET LUSURE DU TEMPS.
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Hébert, Chantal
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CANADIAN politics & government ,PUBLIC opinion on political candidates ,PUBLIC opinion ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article presents a reflection on the government of Prime Minister of Canada since 2006, Stephen Harper. The image of a struggling government and of political mistakes that seem to stick to Harper is discussed. The fact that Harper, after four campaigns and three victories, may have to leave his place to a new leader is commented on. The will of Canadians to see another party than the Conservative Party in power is analyzed.
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- 2013
50. LES NOUVEAUX DÉFROQUÉS.
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Hébert, Chantal
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POLITICAL participation of journalists ,POLITICAL party leadership ,POLITICIANS ,CANADIAN politics & government ,TWENTY-first century - Abstract
The article focuses on Canadian politician and former leader of the Liberal Party of Canada (PLC) Michael Ignatieff who is also an author and journalist. Topics mentioned include a speech given by Ignatieff during a PLC orientation congress in 2005, journalists becoming more and more involved in politics, and a story Ignatieff published in which he recounts his difficult transition into politics.
- Published
- 2013
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