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2. Legible Landscapes: Incentivizing Forest Knowledge and Action in Southern Ontario.
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Smachylo, Julia
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CANADIAN history ,FOREST dynamics ,FOREST management ,LANDSCAPES ,TAX incentives ,NETWORK governance - Abstract
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- 2024
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3. Capitalism and Colonialism – Settler and First Nation: An Uneasy History.
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Menzies, Charles
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CANADIAN history , *LIBERTY , *WORKING class , *HISTORY of colonies , *HISTORY of capitalism , *SOCIAL change ,CANADIAN civilization - Abstract
The author comments on historian Bryan Palmer's paper about the history of Canada. Topics include the author's view on Palmer's intervention in his paper about the intersections and alliances between the struggle for national liberation and working-class emancipation, his provision of clarity for social change action that made his work critical, the intertwine of the history of colonialism and capitalism in Canada in the work, and comments on the four periods of Palmer's Canadian history.
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- 2024
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4. The Empress Group in Alberta, Canada.
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Hartman, Gregory M.D., Pawley, Steven M., Utting, Daniel J., Atkinson, Nigel, and Liggett, Jessica E.
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CANADIAN history ,BEDROCK ,MACHINE learning ,GRAVEL ,GLACIATION ,TILLAGE - Abstract
Basal gravel and sand mantling the bedrock floors of buried valleys throughout the Canadian Interior Plains, and conformably overlying proglacial lacustrine sediment, comprise the Empress Group. While previously conceptualized as stratigraphically equivalent deposits of preglacial rivers prior to the first and most extensive continental and montane glaciations, subsequent stratigraphic studies indicated that buried valley basal gravel must have been deposited between, or during, progressively more extensive continental glaciations and could not be stratigraphically equivalent throughout the buried valley network. However, in the general absence of formation-rank stratigraphic description of basal gravel units that might better inform the geologic history of the deposits, most workers simply consider Empress Group sediments time-transgressive. In this paper, we examine basal gravel at provincial and regional scales to understand its genesis and geologic history. At the provincial scale, we map basal gravel in three dimensions using a novel machine learning approach. At the regional scale, we formally define basal gravel formations at either end of the largest buried valley system in Alberta, which informs its glacial history and physiographic development and shows the importance of formation-rank stratigraphic description. Our results indicate that the buried valley network across Alberta is palimpsest in genesis and basal gravel units within it are chronostratigraphically intercalated between tills. We advocate that the Empress Group definition be extended across Alberta with modifications to improve its clarity and utility, and formally define the Old Fort, Unchaga, Ipiatik, and Winefred formations as part of the Empress Group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. PRZEKŁAD JAKO NARZĘDZIE POJEDNANIA? O TŁUMACZENIU KANADYJSKICH LITERATUR RDZENNYCH NA JĘZYK FRANCUSKI W DOBIE DEKOLONIZACJI.
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CZUBIŃSKA, MAŁGORZATA
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TRUTH commissions ,LINGUISTIC minorities ,AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL fiction ,CANADIAN history ,FRENCH language ,AUTOBIOGRAPHY ,ASSIMILATION (Sociology) - Abstract
The common assumption is that translation helps to share ideas and build bridges between societies, cultures and languages. Nevertheless, in Canadian history translation has been a tool of colonial domination and oppression of indigenous communities as well as francophone minorities scattered across Canada after 1763. In view of the above, this paper aims to show from a translational point of view the attempts to redress decades of persecution and assimilation that are currently taking place, particularly in light of the findings and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released in June 2015. The analysis covers a unique context, involving the translation of works of Indigenous Literature into a minority language such as French in Canada. After presenting current trends in this area, the paper will discuss an autobiographical novel Halfbreed by Metis author Maria Campbell, which appeared in French translation in 2021 almost half a century after the original was published. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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6. SERVICEWOMEN AS WHISTLEBLOWERS: CANADIAN SERVICEWOMEN AND THE REVELATIONS OF MILITARY SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
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COOKSON-HILLS, CLAIRE
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WOMEN military personnel ,SEXUAL assault ,SEXUAL harassment ,CANADIAN history ,MILITARY reserve forces ,WHISTLEBLOWERS ,MILITARY sexual trauma ,SEX discrimination - Abstract
This document is a compilation of sources that discuss the issue of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It includes academic papers, news articles, and government reports that provide information on the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment within the military. The sources cover various topics, including the experiences of women in the military, the response of the military's legal system to sexual assault, and efforts to address and prevent sexual misconduct. This document offers diverse perspectives on the issue and can be a useful resource for library patrons conducting research on this topic. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
7. Intragenerational Trauma: Family Stories of Institutionalization and Policies of Care.
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Burghardt, Madeline
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DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION ,SIBLINGS ,INTELLECTUAL disabilities ,CANADIAN history ,CRITICAL analysis ,FAMILIES - Abstract
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- 2023
8. The Past Is Before Us: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Canada, 1500–2023.
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Palmer, Bryan D.
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CAPITALISM , *COLONIES , *ABORIGINAL Canadians , *INDIGENOUS peoples , *ECONOMIC history , *MARXIST philosophy , *CANADIAN history - Abstract
At the "Challenging Labour" / «Le défi du travail» conference held at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, in October 2022, two plenary sessions invited scholars to engage in a dialogue on important historical and theoretical issues in the field of labour and working-class history/studies. One of these, on the entanglement of capitalism and colonialism, featured a paper delivered by Bryan D. Palmer and a response from hagwil hayetsk (Charles Menzies). These presentations are revised for publication here along with a rejoinder from Palmer in what is Labour/Le Travail's first "Forum" section. The aim of this section is to foster conversation, with scholars meaningfully engaging with each other's work across disciplinary, methodological, theoretical, or other kinds of differences in approach and understanding. The merit of this kind of dialogue is well demonstrated here by Palmer and hayetsk, and the editors would invite more such conversations for publication in this section in future issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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9. Contrapuntal histories of war resistance: Mapping US war resister migrations, questioning Canada as safe haven.
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Mountz, Alison, Micieli‐Voutsinas, Jacque, and Mohan, Shiva S.
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WAR ,HISTORY of cartography ,CANADIAN history ,MASCULINITY ,SOCIAL movements ,MILITARISM - Abstract
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- 2022
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10. Taphonomy and depositional history of the Southfork Quarry (Cypress Hills Formation, late Eocene) in southwestern Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Gilbert, Meagan M. and McDougall, Frank H.
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TAPHONOMY ,EOCENE Epoch ,CANADIAN history ,CYPRESS ,QUARRIES & quarrying ,EOCENE-Oligocene boundary - Abstract
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- 2022
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11. Neo-liberal or not? Creeping enclosures and openings in the making of fisheries governance.
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Parlee, Courtenay and Foley, Paul
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SOCIAL scientists ,FISHERIES ,FISHERY policy ,CANADIAN history ,POWER (Social sciences) ,PROFESSIONALIZATION ,SELF-efficacy ,LIBERALISM - Abstract
Neo-liberalism can mean different things from different perspectives. Social scientists tend to use the concept to identify and critique trends of privatization, marketization, commodification and enclosures, and their associated slew of exclusionary, dispossessive, and regressive effects. Counterintuitively, governmentality analyses identify how practices of collaboration, inclusion, participation, and empowerment—practices sometimes cited as means to resist and generate alternatives to neo-liberalism—are not only consistent with neo-liberal governing but also central to its functioning. This paper engages a biopolitics and governmentality analytical perspective to examine different kinds of fisheries policies in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada, where the historic cod collapse created a laboratory for examining social-ecological effects of capitalist overexploitation, resource mismanagement, and knowledge system blind spots. The case is useful because it includes, on the one hand, practices traditionally seen as reinforcing neo-liberal governance, such as property making, resource management access rationalization, and global eco-labels, and, on the other hand, practices where linkages to neo-liberalism require more critical assessment, such as fisher-influenced professionalization policies, license collaboration/consolidation initiatives, and producer-oriented eco-labels. Drawing on a governmentality perspective, this paper examines how governance change in NL fisheries is driven not by a single regulatory logic but, rather, by diverse "technologies of government" and "technologies of agency." Diverse technologies of agency, with varying degrees of links to neo-liberalism, facilitate "creeping" enclosures and openings for fish harvesters in NL fisheries. The paper finds that multi-faceted social protection and coastal community-oriented rationalities of fisher groups are key explanatory variables in shaping practices for and against neo-liberal governance, suggesting that the relationship of diverse neo-liberal, moral economy and hybrid governmentalities to lived experiences requires more empirical and theoretical attention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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12. On the legitimacy and apoliticality of public sector performance audit: exploratory evidence from Canada and Denmark.
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Hazgui, Mouna, Triantafillou, Peter, and Elmer Christensen, Signe
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AUDIT trails ,CANADIAN history ,PUBLIC sector ,GOVERNMENT policy ,LEGITIMACY of governments - Abstract
Purpose: The increasing uptake of performance auditing (PA), which entails both the facilitation and the control of government policies, has seriously challenged state auditors' claims that they are apolitical. This article aims to understand how supreme audit institutions (SAIs) operate to maintain and nurture the political neutrality and legitimacy of their PA. Design/methodology/approach: The authors draw on Suchman's typology on legitimacy (1995) to analyze the PA reports of two countries with a long history of both performance auditing and accusations of political interference, namely Canada and Denmark. Documentary analysis and interview methods are employed. Findings: This study shows how the two SAIs have been pursuing pragmatic, moral and cognitive legitimacy through the professionalization and standardization of both the form and the content of their PA reports. Engaging and maintaining the dialogue with the audited administration, triangulating recognized social science methods, and emphasizing the "public interest" basis of PA reflect some of the tools adopted to navigate the "grey zone" between objective, relevant and politically sensitive audits. Research limitations/implications: The paper's explorative approach limits the possibility for robust testing of the causal forces impinging on SAIs' choices of legitimation strategies. Nevertheless, variations between the Canadian and Danish SAIs in the strategic use of some legitimacy tools such as the media suggest a difference in the role of Public Accounts Committee in the two countries that can be investigated in future research. Originality/value: Much research exists questioning the political neutrality of PA, yet there has not been much discussion on how SAIs have been able to develop and preserve the prevalent legitimacy of their PA amid the criticism. More specifically, our research reveals the tendency of both the Canadian and Danish SAIs to strategically underline the "public interest" dimension of their performance audits in an attempt to increase both their legitimacy and political neutrality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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13. Global labeling solutions giant expanding to Canada with new state-of-the-art DC termina.
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CANADIAN history ,QUALITY of service - Abstract
The article focuses on UPM Raflatac's plan to open a new state-of-the-art slitting and distribution terminal in the Toronto area to enhance service and quality for its customers in eastern Canada and northeastern U.S., reflecting the company's commitment to meeting growing demand.
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- 2024
14. Historical development of subsurface drainage in Quebec from 1850 to 1970.
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Barrington, Suzelle F.
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DRAINAGE , *CANADIAN history , *SUBSURFACE drainage , *LAND clearing , *CATHOLIC priests , *COMMUNITIES , *AGRICULTURAL colleges - Abstract
Despite its beginning in the 1850's and being first in Canada to purchase a tile drainage trencher, subsurface drainage of agricultural lands in Quebec is poorly documented, which the present paper will try to document from 1850 to 1970. In Quebec, Catholic priests and monks played an important role in educating rural communities by establishing French agricultural schools throughout the province. For the English rural communities, Macdonald College (Macdonald Campus of McGill University) played a major role especially in preparing plans, besides promoting the technology. The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture encouraged subsurface drainage early in 1912 but would prefer investing in land clearing and watercourse deepening to establish more farms, from the employment needs created by WWI, the great 1930 depression and WWII. This work mostly completed in the early 1960's, the Quebec Government would then initiate a major subsurface drainage program, allowing private enterprises to take over shortly after 1967. Although the Ministry changed names several times even after 1967, the term 'Ministry of Agriculture' will be used throughout this article. To compare trencher performance, a 15 m average spacing is presumed. This paper is limited to the main events and persons involved, without being able to cover them all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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15. Kontakty AU/PAU z instytucjami kanadyjskimi w latach 1872-1952 w świetle Roczników Akademii.
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Petelska, Michalina
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HISTORY of science ,ART schools ,CANADIAN history ,MATERIALS analysis ,HISTORICAL source material - Abstract
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- 2022
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16. The rural municipality in Canada: A critical overview of recent research and some perspectives on the development agenda.
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Douglas, David J. A.
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CITIES & towns ,CANADIAN history ,RURAL development ,COMPARATIVE government ,COMMUNITY development ,FEDERAL government - Abstract
This municipality invested in an innovative and timely multi-community collaboration for broadband internet services delivery, involving some four municipalities and five First Nations - a collaborative approach celebrated in the annals of rural development (e.g., Beattie & Annis, [4]; Korsching et al., [43]), and currently being rearticulated in so-called New Regionalism (Daniels et al., [15]). And if the senior government subscribes to moving its constitutionally corralled local government mandate more and more toward "community government" (Douglas, [19]; Tindal, [69]), then the principle of subsidiarity, and the requisites of devolution, endogeneity, and increased self-government, will be the guiding lights here. A further contrast is with the Netherlands where the status of local government in a highly decentralized country is evidenced by the fact that the personnel resources employed by local government are some 60% higher than the entire national government (VNG, [73]). This trajectory has taken us from a thoroughgoing colonial enterprise facilitating the agendas of European geopolitical and mercantile interests relating to resources exploitation, settlement, and the secure reproduction of power structures, via a colonial government, and then the Federal and Provincial governments, through to the post-war maturation of a more independent welfare state and the rapid urbanization of Canadian society, on to today's conditions in a highly globalized, technologically driven world. The founding role of these municipalities, as a provincially sanctioned agency to provide services to property, such as roads maintenance and water and sewage services has, for most municipalities, been transformed to a locally responsible government that is now expected to deliver a diverse range of services to people, community organizations, local businesses, international industrial corporations, and others. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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17. "Grandparents for the Next Generation": Building on Alister Cumming's History of L2 Writing in Canada.
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Wright-Taylor, Christin and Heng Hartse, Joel
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HISTORIOGRAPHY ,CANADIAN history ,DIVISION of labor ,COMPOSITIONALITY (Linguistics) ,APPLIED linguistics ,GRANDPARENTS - Abstract
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- 2023
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18. “THING-POWER”: ART, ASSEMBLAGE, AND ENTANGLEMENT AS PRACTIONER ACTION RESEARCH.
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Beyak, Timothy
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STUDENT response systems ,ACTION research ,WORLD War I ,STUDENT engagement ,HISTORICAL literacy ,CANADIAN history - Abstract
This paper explores an arts-based practitioner action research study that explores the artworks made by students from a Grade 11 History of Canada course in response to teaching and learning about the First World War. The practitioner considers the art-things (Bennett, 2015) of his students and the associated thing-power (Bennett, 2004) affordances. The work was informed by a rhizomatic methodology (Deleuze & Guattari, 1980/2000) that illuminated insights arising from interpretation and analysis of the educative assemblage and its concrete and abstract constituents and forces. The practitioner’s action research was informed by newness, unexpectedness, and difference (Deleuze & Guattari, 1968/1994) drawn from engagements with the students’ art-things and artist statements, which in turn enriched the personal and professional knowledge and educative practices of the author as well as his students’ learning because of knowledge drawn from this inquiry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
19. Exploring the relationship between STEVE and SAID during three events observed by SuperDARN.
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Macho, E. P., Bristow, W., Gallardo-Lacourt, B., Shepherd, S. G., Ruohoniemi, J. M., Correia, E., Nishitani, Nozomu, and Miyashita, Yukinaga
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AURORAS ,IONOSPHERE ,MAGNETIC storms ,RESEARCH personnel ,CANADIAN history - Abstract
The phenomenon known as strong thermal emission velocity enhancement (STEVE) is a narrow optical structure that may extend longitudinally for thousands of kilometers. Initially observed by amateur photographers, it has recently garnered researchers' attention. STEVE has been associated with a rapid westward flow of ions in the ionosphere, known as subauroral ion drift (SAID). In this work, we investigate three occurrences of STEVE, using data from one of the Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms (THEMIS) ground-based all-sky imagers (ASIs) located at Pinawa, Manitoba, and from the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN). This approach allows us to verify the correlation between STEVE and SAID, as well as analyze the temporal variation of SAID observed during STEVE events. Our results suggest that the SAID activity starts before the STEVE, and the magnitude of the westward flow decreases as the STEVE progresses toward the end of its optical manifestation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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20. The Many Facets of Poetry at the Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives.
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Rosen, Janice
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CANADIAN history ,MEMOIRS ,ENGLISH poetry ,POETRY (Literary form) ,POETRY collections - Published
- 2022
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21. A perspective on The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering commemorating its 100th volume: 1929–2021.
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Mehrotra, Anil K., Soares, João B. P., Nandakumar, Krishnaswamy, Carreau, Pierre J., Epstein, Norman, and Patience, Gregory S.
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CHEMICAL engineers ,CHEMICAL engineering ,CANADIAN history ,CARBON sequestration ,DISCRETE element method ,ENVIRONMENTAL sciences ,NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY - Abstract
To celebrate the 100th volume of The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (CJCE) in 2022, we briefly narrate its history and accomplishments. The CJCE's journey began in 1929 with the launch of the Canadian Journal of Research (CJR), which transformed to the Canadian Journal of Technology (CJT) in 1951, and finally to its present name in 1957 as the flagship publication of the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE). Using statistical data and keywords mined from Clarivate's Web of Science (WoS) together with manual searches of the articles published in the CJR and CJT, we describe how the scope of chemical engineering has continued to evolve, over the past 90+ years, in becoming ever more multifaceted. Chemical engineering encompasses traditional areas, such as polymers, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, transfer and separation processes, reactor design, energy conversion, process simulation and control, and environmental science; however, it has been expanding to include biotechnology, biomedical, food processing, novel composite materials, nanotechnology, renewable/green energy, CO2 capture and transformation, and numerical techniques like neural networks, artificial intelligence, discrete element methods, etc. Like all scientific journals, the growth and success of the CJCE are attributed to the commitment of its contributing authors. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of several prominent Canadian and international researchers, who published their articles in the CJCE. With a number of new initiatives launched in the last decade, we foresee continued improvements in the stature of the CJCE as a top‐ranked journal for publishing impactful research, leading to advancements in chemical sciences and engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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22. The Project of Hegemony: The Canadian Church Engages the Liberal State, 1840s-1890s.
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Dennis, Robert
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CANADIAN history ,LIBERALISM ,CATHOLIC historians ,CATHOLIC authors - Abstract
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- 2022
23. Building the social prescribing student movement in Canada.
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Muhl, Caitlin, Bhaskar, Le-Tien, Ruhigisha, Michelle, and McGarity-Shipley, Ellen
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INTERPROFESSIONAL education ,STUDENT activism ,CANADIAN history ,MENTAL health policy ,STUDENT health services - Abstract
The article explores the emergence of the social prescribing student movement in Canada, focusing on the establishment of the Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective in 2022 and the progress made in its development. It emphasizes the significance of student participation in the movement and the potential impact on both the movement itself and the students involved. The article highlights various student-led initiatives and contributions to social prescribing in Canada. The Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective aims to collaborate, educate, advocate, and innovate to expand the social prescribing student movement nationwide. The article calls for action from stakeholders to support the advancement of the movement, urging students to join the collective and contribute to research, policy, and practice. It also encourages healthcare and community organizations, as well as postsecondary institutions, to increase student involvement in social prescribing efforts and integrate it into health professional programs. These actions aim to foster the growth of the social prescribing student movement and shape the future of the healthcare system. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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24. Landslide Deposit Erosion and Reworking Documented by Geomatic Surveys at Mount Meager, BC, Canada.
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Parizia, Francesco, Roberti, Gioachino, Clague, John J., Alberto, Walter, Giardino, Marco, Ward, Brent, and Perotti, Luigi
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LANDSLIDES ,GLOBAL Positioning System ,DEBRIS avalanches ,EROSION ,CANADIAN history ,AERIAL photographs - Abstract
Mount Meager is a deeply eroded quaternary volcanic complex located in southwestern British Columbia (BC) and is known for its frequent large landslides. In 2010, the south face of Mount Meager collapsed, generating a long-runout debris avalanche that was one of the largest landslides (50 × 10
6 m3 ) in Canadian history. Over the past 14 years, the landslide deposit has been reworked by stream action, delivering large amounts of sediment to Lillooet River, just downstream. In this study, we investigate 10 years of geomorphic evolution of the landslide deposit using orthophotos and digital elevation models (DEMs) generated using Structure from Motion (SfM) photogrammetry on aerial photographs acquired during unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) surveys. The SfM products were used to produce a series of precise maps that highlight the geomorphological changes along the lower Meager Creek within the runout area of the landslide. Comparison of DEMs produced from 2010, 2012, 2015, and 2019 imagery allowed us to calculate deposit volume changes related to erosion, transport, and redeposition of landslide material. We estimate that about 1.1 × 106 m3 of sediment was eroded from the landslide deposit over the period 2015–2019. About 5.2 × 105 m3 of that sediment was redeposited inside the study area. About 5.8 × 105 m3 of sediment, mainly sand, silt, and clay, were exported from the study area and are being carried by Lillooet River towards Pemberton, 40 km from Mount Meager, and farther downstream. These remobilized sediments likely reduce the Lillooet River channel capacity and thus increase flood hazards to the communities of Pemberton and Mount Currie. Our study indicates a landslide persistence in the landscape, with an estimated 47-year half-life decay, suggesting that higher flood hazard conditions related to increased sediment supply may last longer than previously estimated. This study shows the value of using SfM in tandem with historic aerial photographs, UAV photos, and high-resolution satellite imagery for determining sediment budgets in fluvial systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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25. From Politics to Transformative Politics of Nature in Canada.
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INDIGENOUS children ,CANADIAN history ,MARINE biodiversity ,MISSING & murdered Indigenous women crisis, 1984- ,NATURE conservation ,CONVENTION on Biological Diversity (1992) ,BIODIVERSITY conservation - Abstract
This article discusses the need for transformative politics of nature in Canada, focusing on biodiversity loss and climate change. It highlights the decline of the monarch butterfly population and the urgency of conservation efforts. The article emphasizes the interrelationship between humans and the environment and calls for transformative shifts in governance, economic systems, and knowledge systems. It discusses Canada's conservation goals and commitments, as well as the challenges in achieving them. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for transformative change and the potential leverage points for initiating such change. The document titled "wg2020-03-03-en.pdf" is a report from the Convention on Biological Diversity, providing an overview of the progress made in implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. The report highlights achievements and challenges faced by different countries in conserving biodiversity and achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, emphasizing the need for increased efforts and collaboration to address the ongoing loss of biodiversity. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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26. Insights Into Changing Interglacial Conditions in Subarctic Canada From MIS 11 Through MIS 5e From Seasonally Resolved Speleothem Records.
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Batchelor, Cameron J., McGee, David, Shakun, Jeremy D., Woodhead, Jon, Jost, Adam B., Arnold, Sarah, Horne, Greg, Kinsley, Christopher W., and Freudenburg‐Puricelli, Markey
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SPELEOTHEMS ,CANADIAN history ,INTERGLACIALS ,GREENLAND ice ,OXYGEN isotopes ,ICE cores ,TUNDRAS ,SEA ice - Abstract
High‐resolution records from past interglacial climates help constrain future responses to global warming, yet are rare. Here, we produce seasonally resolved climate records from subarctic‐Canada using micron‐scale measurements of oxygen isotopes (δ18O) in speleothems with apparent annual growth bands from three interglacial periods—Marine Isotope Stages (MIS) 11, 9, and 5e. We find 3‰ lower δ18O values during MIS 11 than MIS 5e, despite MIS 11 likely being warmer. We explore controls on high‐latitude speleothem δ18O and suggest low MIS 11 δ18O values reflect greater contribution of cold‐season precipitation to dripwater from longer annual ground thaw durations. Other potential influences include changes in precipitation source and/or increased fraction of cold‐season precipitation from diminished sea ice in MIS 11. Our study highlights the potential for high‐latitude speleothems to yield detailed isotopic records of Northern Hemisphere interglacial climates beyond the reach of Greenland ice cores and offers a framework for interpreting them. Plain Language Summary: Few climate records pre‐dating the last ice age exist from high‐latitude North America, which inhibits our understanding of how regions with permafrost responded to past warming and how they might change in the future. Here, we help fill this data gap by using six speleothems (cave mineral deposits) from a cave in the Northwest Territories, Canada to produce climate records that span thousands of years during former warm periods of Earth's history. We find that speleothems that grew during an exceptionally warm super‐interglacial period 400,000 years ago have 3‰ lower oxygen isotope (δ18O) values compared to those that grew during a likely cooler interglacial 125,000 years ago. We explore potential explanations for the difference in δ18O across interglacials, and suggest that lower δ18O values during warmer periods reflect greater infiltration of cool‐season precipitation with longer annual ground thaw durations. This study highlights the importance of high‐latitude speleothems to provide detailed climate records beyond the range available from Greenland ice cores. Key Points: Long high‐latitude terrestrial climate records are rare in the Northern HemisphereHigh‐latitude speleothems can provide ultra‐high‐resolution climate records beyond the reach of Greenland ice coresMean oxygen isotopes of Arctic and subarctic speleothems likely are controlled by annual ground thaw durations [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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27. MACKENZIE VALLEY GAS PIPELINE IN RETROSPECT.
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MUNZUR, ALAZ
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NATURAL gas pipelines ,CANADIAN history ,INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics) ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
Canada's history is punctuated with a number of big and bold national projects, such as the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway, that have played defining roles for the country and its citizens' prosperity.1 However, over more recent decades, there has been much less success in bringing such projects to fruition. Indeed, the growing number of major national infrastructure projects that have been stalled or cancelled suggests some re-thinking of the factors that impact the development of these projects is required. The lengthy regulatory and review processes to assess major infrastructure development projects and lack of long-term planning are often viewed as sources of conflict between the economic objectives and environmental conservation and culture and heritage preservation. Cancelled and stalled infrastructure projects can offer valuable insight into this and can lead to better decision-making processes around infrastructure development in Canada. For this purpose, this communiqué provides a retrospective look at the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline. Industry proponents developed the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline project in the 1970s in response to the federal government's decision to facilitate the delivery of gas from Canada's Arctic to markets in the south (Dosman 1975, 119-124). About half a century later, the project was finally cancelled. As one of the largest infrastructure projects ever considered in Canada, the issues encountered throughout the initial development and regulatory review phases of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline proposals can provide valuable lessons for similar major infrastructure projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
28. The 'Marbled Murrelet' Nests and Eggs of Cox Island.
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Sealy, Spencer G.
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BIRD eggs ,SNOW goose ,CANADIAN history ,QUEENS ,BROWN-headed cowbird ,BIRD nests - Abstract
This document is a list of references and citations related to the study of various bird species, with a focus on the Marbled Murrelet. It includes articles, books, and reports from different authors and researchers. The references cover topics such as the discovery of nests and eggs, breeding behavior, conservation efforts, and observations of bird species in different regions. This comprehensive collection of resources is valuable for library patrons conducting research on bird species, particularly the Marbled Murrelet. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
29. Late history of glacial Lake Agassiz in northwestern Ontario, Canada: a case study in the Sandy Lake basin.
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Gao, Cunhai
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WATERSHEDS ,GLACIAL lakes ,CANADIAN history ,RADIOCARBON dating ,SHORELINES ,MORAINES ,THERMOLUMINESCENCE dating - Abstract
The Sandy Lake basin in northwestern Ontario is a potentially important area for insights into the late history of glacial Lake Agassiz because of its extensive glaciolacustrine deposits and well-preserved shoreline features of this geological episode. However, little information is available on its deglaciation history. Recent mapping shows the withdrawal of the ice from the basin center and subsequent deposition of extensive varved clay in the lake with an optically stimulated luminescence-dated maximum age at 11.4 ± 0.9 ka. With its further recession, the ice constructed the Opasquia moraine on the northern rim of the basin sometime before the development on the moraine of the first major shoreline of the lake (the The Pas, inferred at 10.1 ka). Lowering of the lake level formed many strandlines on the moraine and elsewhere in the basin, which can be correlated with those in the main Agassiz basin based on projected water planes (the The Pas to Ponton). Radiocarbon dating on basal wood remains of surface peat in a former strait defined by the Ponton shoreline and a nearby site on the former lake floor indicates the abandonment of this shoreline and hence the withdrawal of Lake Agassiz from the Sandy Lake basin by 8.3 ± 0.1 cal ka (UOC-7883). The date, although a minimum-limiting age, provides the hitherto best possible age constraint for the Ponton–Kinojévis shorelines, which many hypothesize represent one of the major lake levels during the final drainage of Lake Agassiz into Hudson Bay but have never been adequately dated before. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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30. The Texas Creek landslide, southwestern British Columbia: new ages and implications for the culture history and geomorphology of the mid-Fraser River region.
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Friele, Pierre, Blais-Stevens, Andrée, and Gosse, John C.
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FLUVIAL geomorphology ,CANADIAN history ,ROCKSLIDES ,LANDSLIDES ,VOLCANIC ash, tuff, etc. ,HOLOCENE Epoch ,MARINE debris - Abstract
The Texas Creek rock avalanche is a prehistoric deposit in the Fraser River Canyon, 17 km south of Lillooet, southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Original mapping suggested that the debris consisted of two landslides: a 45 Mm
3 event deposited after the Mazama tephra but before about 2 ka ago, and a 7.2 Mm3 event about 1.1 ka ago. The proposed timing of the younger landslide was correlated with a decline in the First Nations population and was proposed as an agent of cultural collapse driven by its impact on salmon returns vital to the population's sustenance. We provide six surface exposure ages using10 Be from boulder tops, with three samples from each surface that were originally posited to be older and younger debris. The six samples yielded similar ages suggesting the landslide deposit represents a single event with an average age of 2.28 ± 0.19 (2σ external error) ka before 1950 AD. Evidently, the landslide played no role in the cultural collapse. Fraser River Holocene incision rates, estimated pre- and post-landslide are between 13 and 24 mm/yr, consistent with previous estimates for the mid-Fraser River region. Landslide timing is coincident with the explosive eruption of Mount Meager, 120 km to the northwest, and with a possible landslide at Mystery Creek 85 km to the west and 65 km south of Mount Meager. The landslide may have been seismically triggered, but attribution is speculative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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31. Gender trends in Canadian medicine and surgery: the past 30 years.
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Pickel, Lauren and Sivachandran, Nirojini
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CANADIAN history ,MEDICAL students ,GENDER ,UNDERGRADUATE education ,MEDICAL education ,ASPIRATORS - Abstract
Background: While the number of women entering medicine has steadily increased since the 1970s in Canada, the gender composition along each stage of the medical training pathway has not been comprehensively reported. We therefore sought to systematically examine the gender composition of students, residents, and practicing physicians over the past 30 years in Canada. Results: In this cross-sectional analysis of Canadian medical trainees including MD applicants (137,096 male, 169,099 female), MD students (126,422 male, 152, 967 female), MD graduates (29,413 male, 34,173 female), residents by the decade (24,425 male, 28,506 female) and practicing surgeons (total 7,457 male, 3,457 female), we find that increased female representation in medicine is not matched by representation in surgery, with the key being the specialty choice process. The likelihood of female applicants matriculating to medical school was less than male applicants in the 90s (OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.92–0.93), greater in the early 2000s (OR 1.03, 95% CI 1.03–1.04), and has since balanced out (OR 1.00, 95% CI 1.00-1.01), with medical school classes being nearly 60% female for the past two decades. Despite this, females have remained underrepresented in most surgical residency programs, with odds of female medical students entering surgical residency other than Ob/Gyn being about half that of male students (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.44–0.71), resulting in a slow increase in practicing female surgeons of less than 0.5% per year in many surgical disciplines and projected parity decades or centuries in the future. Conclusions: While undergraduate medical education has been majority female in Canada for nearly three decades, females remain greatly underrepresented in the physician workforce within surgical specialties. To build a representative medical workforce equipped to care for diverse patient populations, factors influencing the specialty choices of early career physicians will need to be examined and addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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32. Ultra-processed foods consumption, depression, and the risk of diabetes complications in the CARTaGENE project: a prospective cohort study in Quebec, Canada.
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Sen, Akankasha, Brazeau, Anne-Sophie, Deschénes, Sonya, Melgar-Quiñonez, Hugo Ramiro, and Schmitz, Norbert
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PROCESSED foods ,DIABETES complications ,FOOD consumption ,CANADIAN history ,ANTIDEPRESSANTS ,COHORT analysis - Abstract
Introduction: This study aimed to assess the association between depression, ultra-processed food consumption (UPFs), and the risk of developing diabetesspecific complications in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: Baseline data came from the CARTaGENE study, a health survey of adults (40-69 years) in Quebec, Canada. The incidence of T2D complications was examined in N= 683 participants with T2D without complications at baseline by linking survey data with administrative health data. Food and drink consumption was assessed using the Canadian Diet History Questionnaire and categorized by NOVA classification. Participants were categorized into tertiles of UPFs consumption. Depression was defined as having elevated depressive symptoms based on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 or the use of antidepressant medications. Cox regression models were used to estimate the associations between UPFs, depression, and T2D complications. Results: In total, 105 individuals developed diabetes-related complications over a 7-year period. Participants with high depressive symptoms and high UPFs consumption had the highest risk for diabetes complications (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 2.07, 95% CI: 0.91 - 4.70), compared to participants with low depressive symptoms and low UPFs consumption. Higher risks for diabetes complications were observed when high depressive symptoms and antidepressant use were combined with high UPFs consumption (aHR 2.59, 95% CI: 1.32 - 5.06). Conclusion: This study indicates that those with co-occurring depression and high UPFs consumption have a greater risk of diabetes complications. Early management and monitoring of both risk factors might be essential to prevent diabetes complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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33. A NEW DAWN FOR CANADIAN PLATFORM WORKERS? EVALUATING THE DIGITAL PLATFORM WORKERS’ RIGHTS ACT 2022.
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Ogunde, Fife
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DIGITAL technology ,EMPLOYEE rights ,CANADIAN history ,FREEDOM of association ,PERSONNEL management ,DRIVERS' licenses ,LABOR supply ,ORGANIZATIONAL transparency - Abstract
The article discusses the Digital Platform Workers' Rights Act 2022 in Canada and its impact on platform workers. It highlights the growth of platform work in Canada and the need for regulation to protect the rights of platform workers. The Act establishes rights for platform workers and addresses issues related to their classification and working conditions. However, there are concerns about the effectiveness of the Act, particularly regarding data transparency, determinacy, and the substance of the rights outlined. The article also acknowledges the challenges and complexities surrounding the classification of platform workers and the need for further research to understand their experiences. Overall, the Act is seen as a step in the right direction, but its effectiveness depends on the development of appropriate infrastructure for asserting claims and resolving disputes. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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34. Two-in-One Diasporas? Comparing and Contrasting Migration Management in France and Canada.
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BANTMAN, EVE
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CANADIAN history ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,COMMUNITY involvement ,MASS migrations ,CULTURAL pluralism ,CANADIANS - Published
- 2024
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35. Transformation of Canada's Fighter Capability: A Generational Perspective.
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Stephenson, Alan
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CANADIAN history ,SITUATIONAL awareness ,LIFE expectancy ,UNITED States armed forces ,MILLENNIALS - Abstract
This article provides a historical perspective on Canada's transition from third to fourth generation fighter aircraft and its ongoing transition to fifth generation fighters. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the mindset and constraints of previous generations and how they can inform current and future developments. The article discusses the complexities and ethical considerations associated with emerging technologies like uncrewed aerial vehicles. It also addresses the challenges and considerations involved in the procurement and transition process of the CF-18 to the F-35 fighter aircraft, including security measures, infrastructure upgrades, and the need for experienced personnel. The article highlights the challenges faced by the Royal Canadian Air Force in recruiting and training enough personnel, and suggests changes in prerequisites for becoming a pilot and utilizing modern technology for distance learning. Overall, it emphasizes the importance of historical analysis, adaptation, and learning from past experiences in transitioning to new fighter capabilities. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
36. The Royal Canadian Air Force and the 2021 Kabul Air Evacuation: Lessons from an ad hoc mission.
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Bechthold, Mike
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CIVILIAN evacuation ,CANADIAN history ,AIR forces ,VETERANS ,AIR power (Military science) ,GREEN cards ,NEWS websites - Abstract
The article provides a detailed account of the Canadian Armed Forces' role in the 2021 Kabul Air Evacuation, known as Operation Aegis. It discusses the challenges faced during the operation, including limited landing slots and strict time constraints at the overcrowded airport. Despite these obstacles, Canadian forces worked closely with their allied partners to maximize the number of evacuees. The conditions on the ground were described as tenuous, chaotic, and desperate, with Canadian military personnel going above and beyond to assist evacuees. The operation involved procuring necessary supplies locally and ensuring the safety and well-being of the evacuees. The Canadian military's mission was driven by the purpose of helping evacuate as many people as possible, providing them with opportunities for education and a better future. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
37. Reply to the discussion by Hadlari on "age and significance of the fire bay assemblage: an Ordovician arc fragment within the Clements Markham belt, northwestern Ellesmere Island, Canada".
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Strauss, Justin V., Faehnrich, Karol, McClelland, William C., Koch, Megan M., Crowley, James L., Melchin, Michael J., and Beranek, Luke P.
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CANADIAN history ,ISLANDS ,IGNEOUS rocks ,PETROLEUM prospecting ,CLASTIC rocks - Abstract
The article focuses on responding to Hadlari's interpretation of the Fire Bay area in northern Ellesmere Island, Canada, which differs from Koch et al.'s conclusions. Topics include the rationale for changing the stratigraphic nomenclature, the significance of the Fire Bay fault, and a clarification of U–Pb zircon data, challenging Hadlari's assumptions and supporting Koch et al.'s proposed revisions to the geological framework.
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- 2023
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38. Uncovering the history of recombination and population structure in western Canadian stripe rust populations through mating type alleles.
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Holden, Samuel, Bakkeren, Guus, Hubensky, John, Bamrah, Ramandeep, Abbasi, Mehrdad, Qutob, Dinah, de Graaf, Mei-Lan, Kim, Sang Hu, Kutcher, Hadley R., McCallum, Brent D., Randhawa, Harpinder S., Iqbal, Muhammad, Uloth, Keith, Burlakoti, Rishi R., and Brar, Gurcharn S.
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STRIPE rust ,RUST diseases ,ALLELES ,CANADIAN history ,PUCCINIA striiformis ,RUST fungi - Abstract
Background: The population structure of crop pathogens such as Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), the cause of wheat stripe rust, is of interest to researchers looking to understand these pathogens on a molecular level as well as those with an applied focus such as disease epidemiology. Cereal rusts can reproduce sexually or asexually, and the emergence of novel lineages has the potential to cause serious epidemics such as the one caused by the 'Warrior' lineage in Europe. In a global context, Pst lineages in Canada were not well-characterized and the origin of foreign incursions was not known. Additionally, while some Pst mating type genes have been identified in published genomes, there has been no rigorous assessment of mating type diversity and distribution across the species. Results: We used a whole-genome/transcriptome sequencing approach for the Canadian Pst population to identify lineages in their global context and evidence tracing foreign incursions. More importantly: for the first time ever, we identified nine alleles of the homeodomain mating type locus in the worldwide Pst population and show that previously identified lineages exhibit a single pair of these alleles. Consistently with the literature, we find only two pheromone receptor mating type alleles. We show that the recent population shift from the 'PstS1' lineage to the 'PstS1-related' lineage is also associated with the introduction of a novel mating type allele (Pst-b3-HD) to the Canadian population. We also show evidence for high levels of mating type diversity in samples associated with the Himalayan center of diversity for Pst, including a single Canadian race previously identified as 'PstPr' (probable recombinant) which we identify as a foreign incursion, most closely related to isolates sampled from China circa 2015. Conclusions: These data describe a recent shift in the population of Canadian Pst field isolates and characterize homeodomain-locus mating type alleles in the global Pst population which can now be utilized in testing several research questions and hypotheses around sexuality and hybridization in rust fungi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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39. "A nurse in Somalia and the current call to increase women's membership in the Canadian Armed Forces. A retrospective reinterpretation.".
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CAMPBELL, ISABEL
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CANADIAN military ,ARMED Forces ,CANADIAN history ,TORTURE ,CRITICAL care nurses ,WOMEN military personnel ,MASCULINITY ,SUICIDE bombings - Abstract
This article explores the experiences of Rear Admiral Rebecca Patterson, a nurse in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), during the Somalia Crisis in the 1990s. It discusses the challenges faced by women in the CAF and the significance of supportive relationships in navigating a male-dominated culture. Patterson's leadership abilities and determination enabled her to challenge discriminatory attitudes and make positive contributions to the well-being of soldiers and civilians. The article argues that the contributions of women in the CAF were frequently disregarded and emphasizes the importance of gender diversity in armed forces. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
40. From Nostalgia to locus amoenus: Polish Migrants' Memoirs in Canada and the Idea of Home, Identity, and Belonging.
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Drewniak, Dagmara
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CANADIAN history ,NOSTALGIA ,ENGLISH language usage ,MEMOIRS ,ATTITUDE change (Psychology) ,IMMIGRANTS - Abstract
The aim of this article is to analyze the latest volume of migrant memoirs from Poland to Canada Zwyczajna przeprowadzka / An Ordinary Move: Memoirs of Polish Immigrants in Canada 1988-2012 (2014) in order to track the changes in attitudes to the migrants' perception of Poland and Canada in the context of finding/losing home, (un)belonging and Polish-Canadian identity. This edited collection and its examination will be situated within the history of Polish life writing in Canada as well. The texts gathered in the volume are written in prose and verse and prove the migrants' variegated perspectives ranging from nostalgic and painful tones discussed in light of Svetlana Boym's The Future of Nostalgia to affirmative ones that can be described through the concept of finding a friendly space or the so called locus amoenus (Shallcross). This contribution also addresses the question of the usage of Polish and English as languages of expression as the recent publication is the first bilingual edition in the series. All in all, the memoirs show not only the constant need to write one's experience of migration and narrate the immigrants' attitude to their Polish identity but also testify to the possibility of migrants' "transnational status" (Kozaczka 152). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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41. ‘DEATH OF A UNION MAN’: RECONSTRUCTING CONFLICT AT WINDSOR CHRYSLER DURING THE LONG SEVENTIES
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Harvie, Heat
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1970s ,Canadian History ,UAW ,History of Gender ,Labor History ,Black history ,Legal ,labour history ,Windsor - Abstract
The shooting of UAW Local 444 President Charles “Charlie” Brooks in January 1977 by former Chrysler worker Clarence Talbot, allegedly over a grievance, brought the city of Windsor, Ontario to a standstill. Recently fired from his position as a relief worker at the Chrysler plant, Talbot was in a very vulnerable position where his ability to survive hinged on a successful grievance. Brooks was a beloved labour leader noted for his radical and colourful ways who had a long history of working hard for union and community members through his advocacy. The Ontario Supreme Court ultimately declared Talbot not criminally responsible by reason of insanity resulting in an indefinite rehabilitory sentence to a mental asylum. These men’s lives and Brooks’ death can be better understood by historically examining the systems that surrounded them, especially by examining the social forces that shaped the expectations placed on them by their communities. Using academic sources and newspaper accounts of these events, this paper seeks to analyze factors that may have contributed to the shooting and the context in which it occurred. At a time when discussions of labour rights, civil rights and the criminal justice system are once again enflamed, this story seems especially apt for re-examination.
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- 2023
42. There Are Nazis in Ukraine, and Canada--Look to the UK!
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Schlanger, Harley
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CANADIAN history ,GENDER affirmation surgery ,HEADS of state ,CANADIAN prime ministers ,NAZIS - Published
- 2023
43. THE CANADIAN NORTHERN CORRIDOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: RESULTS AND LESSONS LEARNED.
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Galley, Emily, Koch, Katharina, Fellows, G. Kent, Mansell, Robert, Pinto, Nicole, and Winter, Jennifer
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COMMUNITY involvement ,INDIGENOUS rights ,REGIONAL differences ,MISSING & murdered Indigenous women crisis, 1984- ,ABORIGINAL Canadians ,CANADIAN history ,MENTAL health services ,GREENHOUSE gas mitigation - Abstract
The article focuses on Canada's infrastructure gap in mid- and northern regions, attributing it to historical factors, fragmented development, and underrepresentation of rural and Indigenous communities in decision-making. It highlights cross-cutting challenges exacerbating the gap and outlines community priorities in physical, digital connectivity, well-being, and energy security, advocating for region-based assessments and Indigenous rights integration in infrastructure planning.
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- 2023
44. Eruptive history of the Fort Selkirk area, Central Yukon.
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Jackson, Lionel E. and Huscroft, Crystal A.
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CANADIAN history ,VOLCANIC ash, tuff, etc. ,VOLCANIC eruptions ,LAVA flows ,VOLCANISM ,LAVA - Abstract
Lying at the large-scale tectonic boundary between the Yukon Tanana and northern extremity of the Stikinia and Quesnellia terranes, mafic eruptions have occurred over the past 4 million years in the Fort Selkirk area. Eruptions have included effusive (lava), explosive activity, and subglacial and subaqueous eruptions that produced hyaloclastite complexes. Eruptions have dammed or disrupted Yukon River at least five times. These volcanic rocks and interstratified sediments are collectively referred to as the Fort Selkirk Volcanic Group. Eruptions occurred from seven centers with activity progressively moving north. An explanation for the northern migration of volcanism is elusive at present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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45. A Reflection on Canadian Jewish Studies.
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Godfrey, Sheldon
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JEWISH studies ,CANADIAN history ,LAW offices ,BRITISH colonies ,CANADIANS ,COPYING - Abstract
This article reflects on the author's involvement with Canadian Jewish Studies, specifically their research on the history of Jews in Canada. The author was approached to do background research for a rabbi who was writing a book on the topic. They conducted extensive research, including contacting repositories of Canadian Jewish material and interviewing pioneers of Canadian Jewry. Their report became the nucleus of the Canadian Jewish Archives. The author also discusses their experiences with antisemitism in the legal profession and their transition to using their skills in areas other than law, such as restoring heritage buildings. They embarked on a ten-year project to document the history of Jews in Canada, using various sources such as genealogy, land records, and census data. They discovered that there were Jewish individuals present in the territory earlier than previously thought and built a database of over a hundred Jewish individuals who arrived in British North America by 1840. The author hopes that their research will inspire further exploration and understanding of Jewish history in Canada. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
46. Canada as Terra Incognita.
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Krajewski, Stanisław
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CANADIAN history ,PEOPLE of color ,INTERMARRIAGE ,ANTISEMITISM ,SEPHARDIM ,JEWISH history ,MASSACRES - Abstract
The article discusses the author's perception of Canada and its Jewish community before and after reading a book about Canadian Jewry. The author initially viewed Canada as an addendum to the United States, with a small Jewish community. However, the book changed their perception by highlighting the size and diversity of the Canadian Jewish community, as well as the significant role of Yiddish. The author also compares the experiences of Polish Jews, who underwent a process of de-assimilation, with the more organically Jewish community in Canada. The article concludes by discussing the presence of large numbers of Ukrainians in Poland and the potential for a special connection between Poland and Canada. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
47. "No Better Home?" Reflections on the Place of Canada within the Irish Diaspora.
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Wilson, David A.
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CANADIAN history ,CITY dwellers ,DIASPORA ,CONFEDERATION of Canada, 1867 ,HISTORICAL geography ,SOCIAL mobility - Abstract
The article discusses the experiences of Irish immigrants in Canada during the 19th century. It explains that many Irish migrants left Ireland willingly in search of religious freedom, economic stability, and better opportunities for their children. While the United States was the preferred destination for most Irish immigrants, Canada offered advantages such as religious freedom, responsible government, and publicly funded separate schools for Catholics. The Irish had a significant impact on Canadian society, particularly in areas like politics, policing, religion, and education. However, it is important to acknowledge that the Irish also faced racial prejudice and discrimination, including towards non-white groups. Overall, Irish immigrants to Canada had a reasonable chance of finding a better life. The document titled "Document No. W. S. 163" by Patrick Rankin is a valuable resource for those researching Irish military history and provides detailed information on the topic. Library patrons interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this aspect of Irish history should consider exploring this document further. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
48. The Future of Indigenous Healthcare in Manitoba: Moving Beyond Soft Reconciliation in Health.
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Gabel, Chelsea and Powell, Alicia
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INDIGENOUS peoples ,CANADIAN history ,RECONCILIATION ,RIGHT to health ,HISTORY of colonies ,MEDICAL care ,SOFT law - Abstract
This article examines the changing nature of Indigenous healthcare and policy in Manitoba focusing on two critical healthcare gaps in the province: the health transfer policy, a policy that continues to be counterproductive to Indigenous health and well-being; and the intended closure of Grandview's EMS station and its failure to consider First Nations and Métis perspectives and access to care. Drawing on over a decade of community-engaged research in the province, our research argues for the need to move beyond soft reconciliation efforts in Indigenous health to reinterpreting Canada's colonial history by recognizing Indigenous Peoples' hard rights to healthcare. Reconciliation should bring about changes to bureaucratic structures and challenge non-Indigenous peoples' values. Health system changes in Indigenous communities, without consultation, will continue to negatively impact community life and wellbeing. This article is intended to contribute to a broader discussion about the future of Indigenous healthcare, policy, and reconciliation efforts in Manitoba. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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49. Confronting the figure of the "mad scientist" in psychedelic history: LSD's use as a correctional tool in the postwar period.
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Jones, Andrew
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LSD (Drug) ,HALLUCINOGENIC drugs ,DEVELOPED countries ,CANADIAN history ,MODERN society ,IMAGINATION - Abstract
Since reports about CIA-funded LSD studies came out in the 1970s, psychedelic drugs have invoked images of unethical experimentation and "mad scientists" in the public imagination. Even now, as the stigma surrounding psychedelics diminishes in the 21st century, the figure of the "mad scientist" continues to occupy a space in what Ido Hartogsohn calls the "collective set and setting," the larger framework of cultural understandings that shape how individuals experience psychedelic drugs. Scientists and humanities scholars who study these drugs have responded to this issue by drawing boundaries between those who used psychedelics carefully and those who used them ignorantly. Yet these boundaries were not always so clear in the past. Drawing on historical examples of LSD's use as a correctional tool in Canada, I show how enthusiasm about the drug's potential led several experienced and knowledgeable psychedelic therapists to use it on vulnerable populations in diverse institutional settings, such as correctional facilities. These examples reveal how the institutional context of modern industrial societies shaped the application of psychedelic therapy in the past and suggest that today's therapists need to carefully consider how this broader context impacts their work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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50. A national assessment of urban forest carbon storage and sequestration in Canada.
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Steenberg, James W. N., Ristow, Melissa, Duinker, Peter N., Lapointe-Elmrabti, Lyna, MacDonald, J. Douglas, Nowak, David J., Pasher, Jon, Flemming, Corey, and Samson, Cameron
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CARBON sequestration in forests ,CANADIAN history ,ECOSYSTEM services ,CARBON sequestration ,CANADIAN federal government ,CITIES & towns ,CARBON cycle ,ECONOMIES of agglomeration - Abstract
During a time of rapid urban growth and development, it is becoming ever more important to monitor the carbon fluxes of our cities. Unlike Canada's commercially managed forests that have a long history of inventory and modelling tools, there is both a lack of coordinated data and considerable uncertainty on assessment procedures for urban forest carbon. Nonetheless, independent studies have been carried out across Canada. To improve upon Canada's federal government reporting on carbon storage and sequestration by urban forests, this study builds on existing data to develop an updated assessment of carbon storage and sequestration for Canada's urban forests. Using canopy cover estimates derived from ortho-imagery and satellite imagery ranging from 2008 to 2012 and field-based urban forest inventory and assessment data from 16 Canadian cities and one US city, this study found that Canadian urban forests store approximately 27,297.8 kt C (− 37%, + 45%) in above and belowground biomass and sequester approximately 1497.7 kt C year
−1 (− 26%, + 28%). In comparison with the previous national assessment of urban forest carbon, this study suggested that in urban areas carbon storage has been overestimated and carbon sequestration has been underestimated. Maximizing urban forest carbon sinks will contribute to Canada's mitigation efforts and, while being a smaller carbon sink compared to commercial forests, will also provide important ecosystem services and co-benefits to approximately 83% of Canadian people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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