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A research agenda for environmental justice in Canada The environmental justice literature grew out of the civil rights movement in the US; the literature associated with that movement largely focused on issues of socio-economic status and race. Keywords: environmental justice; meta-narrative review; Canada; justice environnementale; examen métanarratif EN environmental justice meta-narrative review Canada FR justice environnementale examen métanarratif 434 449 16 09/12/22 20220901 NES 220901 Introduction In 2020, the world was changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, while the Black Lives Matter movement seized the public's attention in Canada and the United States (US). The "Other" category includes natural hazards, indoor air pollution, agriculture, and other minor point sources. gl Discussion Environmental justice research in Canada: Developments from 2006 to 2017 In this meta-narrative review, we sought to take stock of the current state of environmental justice research in Canada (2006-2017), as well as characterize its evolution from the preceding three decades. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the effect of climate change on vegetation in Yukon, Canada and on subarctic ecosystems. Topics discussed include that Yukon has a wide variety of vegetation communities, and paleoecological evidence indicates that vegetation changes have occurred throughout the territory; discussed adverse effect of the changes in climate in the Arctic and boreal regions and presents a table on Yukon's bioclimate zones and historical and natural changes in dominant vegetation communities.

The article discusses the importance of unburnt patches (refugia) within the wildfire of Alberta for survival of organisms. Topics discussed include that the forests throughout Alberta experience wildfire as a naturally occurring disturbance that has dominated and molded the landscape, it defines the term refugia and its role in preserving the forest and the animal habitat of the forest; and presents an image showing examples of organisms using different refugia types and scales.

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Debris flows are among the most destructive types of mass movements throughout the world and are not restricted to certain climate zones or geological environments. In opposite corners of the American continent, Canada and Brazil have experienced several historic debris flows. As part of a one-year international exchange program, the lead author compared morphological evidence related to debris flows and the morphometry of watersheds at sites in Canada and Brazil, with the ultimate goal of improving the understanding of debris flows in Brazil. Field surveys carried out in both areas in 2019 and 2020 permitted observation of the debris-flow signatures, as well as the physical aspects of the surrounding areas and morphometric mapping of watersheds. Both areas exhibit similar typical features of debris flows, and the morphometric results indicate differences that may influence the recurrence of events at the sites in Canada as compared to Brazil due to their higher values for the parameters area > 25° (A25), relief ratio (Rr), and Melton ratio (Mr) at the Canadian sites; however, this dataset is limited. Compared to results in the literature from around the world, values of morphometric parameters at Brazilian sites are within the ranges observed in other tropical climates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In "Dominion over Palm and Pine: A History of Canadian Aspirations in the British Caribbean" by Paula Hastings, the author challenges the common belief in Canada's lack of a colonial past. Hastings argues that Canadian politicians, journalists, entrepreneurs, and intellectuals have entertained the idea of annexing British Caribbean islands since the late nineteenth century. These proposals were driven by various motivations, including commercial advantages, international prestige, and access to a tropical paradise. The book also explores the racial geographies that have shaped Canada's position in the world and highlights the opposition faced by proponents of unionism, including concerns about Caribbean migration and the denial of political rights. Overall, the book contributes to the understanding of Canada's transnational history and its role in the coloniality of the global system. [Extracted from the article]

This article is a tribute to Dr. Robert K. Shapter, a physician who had a significant impact on the field of medicine. The author reflects on the importance of maps in guiding explorers and draws a parallel to Dr. Shapter's journey, as he had to navigate his career without a clear roadmap. Dr. Shapter's contributions to medicine, including his work as a physician, editor, and mentor, are highlighted. The article emphasizes the profound loss that his death represents and acknowledges the countless lives he saved and influenced throughout his career. Dr. Shapter's accomplishments, such as earning his medical degree from Dalhousie University and serving in the Canadian Air Force, are also mentioned. [Extracted from the article]

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In some ways, "history"--as the scientific, evidence-based investigation of the past--and "heritage"--as the emotion-laden commitment to our national, familial and personal inheritances-are incommensurable approaches to understanding the past. When it comes to planning public commemorations or setting goals for school curricula, they are frequently at odds. This paper explores the relationship of history and heritage in the current moment in Canada, after the demise of the Historical Thinking Project, and in anticipation of Confederation commemorations. It lays out the educational potential of a careful and conscious reconciliation between the two agendas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This qualitative study addressed the concern of video relay service (VRS) interpreters experiencing stress, which can lead to burnout. In contrast to the relatively long history of VRS in the United States, the Canadian Deaf community gained access to VRS services only in 2016. Yet to date, there has been no Canadian research on the work environment of VRS sign language interpreters. For this study, Canadian interpreters were interviewed about their experiences working in a VRS setting and the associated stressors. The interviewed interpreters also had potential strategies and solutions to manage their stress effectively. The goal of this pilot study was to capture the experiences of Canadian interpreters as they navigated working in VRS environments. The results may help promote awareness amongst current and future interpreters working in VRS settings while inviting the exploration of potential solutions to address the stress. Additionally, the study results hold relevance for Canadian interpreter education programs that strive to constantly update their curricula to ensure appropriate knowledge and skills among program graduates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the establishment of public education over a century ago, Canadian educators have continually faced the challenges of teaching a common national history to the younger generations. This paper looks at the implications of these challenges for 21st century history education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The appearance or imminent arrival of a 'new federalism' has been a repeated theme in the study of federal-provincial relations in Canada and in the pronouncements of Canadian governments. At the same time, there clearly is a strong path dependency effect that acts as a check or limitation on the scope of change that federal governments can accomplish, leaving Canadian history littered with the corpses of 'new federalisms' that have never been realized. While there is much that separates recent scholarly interventions on the new federalism, all recognize the need to restore a greater measure of political legitimacy and functionality in federal-provincial relations by building consensus on rules and norms of behavior. This paper surveys the history of 'the new federalism' as a political strategy and program, and analyzes the competing interpretations of the concept that are currently on offer. I conclude that policy challenges looming on the horizon will demand a coordinated and multilevel response from governments, making it likely that whatever new federalism emerges will continue the trend toward shared jurisdiction and policy-making, rather than disentanglement002E. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article highlights the contested nature of public commemoration in Canada. Vigorous grassroots enthusiasm for commemoration is compared with the evolving commitment of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board, one of Canada's senior players in national commemoration. The article begins by pointing to the ongoing attention to history that pervades contemporary movement politics among the First Nations, ethnocultural groups, women; and workers. It next considers recent popular efforts at commemoration, with a particular focus on those targeting ethnic and racial injustice, violence against women, and the invisibility of workers. It then considers the role of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada from its founding in 1919 to the present. Ultimately, it asks what grassroots and official actors in historical commemoration contribute to the maintenance of public memory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Celebrations connected with the four hundredth anniversary of the establishment of Quebec in the summer of 2008 occasioned some conflict over whether that event belonged to the history of Quebec or that of Canada. This paper outlines the contending points of view and then goes on to call into question the very idea of a founding date. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the exploration of Gothic revival architecture in Canada from 1840's to the early twentieth century and its focus on the theoretical background for Canadian Gothic.

Abstract: This paper examines the implications of the categorical separation between Nature, Culture and History that is common in Western museums. It focuses on the Royal British Columbia Museum’s (RBCM) configuration of galleries, which separates, first, the human from the natural world, and, second, First Peoples from modern history. With the basic structure of its galleries remaining largely unchanged since the 1970s, but with significant alterations and additions, the RBCM is a palimpsest whose layers can be read in relation to the changing sociopolitical contexts and hegemonic ideals through which British Columbia has been imagined and represented. Its division of Nature, Culture and History represents a perspective entangled with European colonialism and thus reproduces colonial relations of authority, regardless of the intentions of those working within the institution. At the same time, it offers opportunities for contesting colonial legacies and rethinking what these categories might mean.

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Background: There is no widespread agreement over what form healthcare professional regulation should take, and the evidence base concerning the effectiveness and fairness of regulatory systems and practices is limited. Those urging policy change argue there is a need to modernize; however, there is much we can learn from reviewing the history of healthcare professional regulation.Main Body: An overview of the history of regulation in Canada, with consideration of the United States of America and the United Kingdom, is provided. Self-regulating professions emerged in the nineteenth century, influenced by a variety of stakeholders responding to local concerns for healthcare quality, access and professional training. Regulatory practices changed over the course of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in response to changing stakeholders and shifting interests.Conclusions: Reviewing the history of healthcare professional regulation reveals lessons to inform policy in a range of settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews the website entitled "Magazines, Travel and Middlebrow Culture in Canada, 1925–1960," jointly created by the University of Strathclyde and The Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory/ Le Collaboratoire scientifique des écrits du Canada, available at http://www.middlebrowcanada.org/.

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Background: Vibrio growth in the environment is related to sea surface temperature (SST). The incidence of human Vibrio illness increased sharply in British Columbia (BC) between 2008 and 2015 for unknown reasons, culminating in the largest outbreak of shellfish-associated Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) in Canadian history in 2015. Our objective was to assess the relationship between SST and Vibrio illness in BC, Canada during 1992-2017 and assess the role of SST and other environmental factors in the 2015 Vp outbreak.Methods: Cases of Vibrio infection reported to the BC Centre for Disease Control during 1992-2017 were used. SST data were obtained from NOAA and NASA. We assessed changes in incidence trend of annual Vibrio cases during 1992-2017 using a Poisson regression. We assessed the correlation between annual Vibrio cases and the average annual maximum SST using a Spearman rank-order correlation. We modeled the association between weekly Vp case counts, SST and other environmental factors during 2007-2017 using a Poisson regression.Results: There was a significant increase in Vibrio cases between 2008 and 2015 (annual slope = 0.163, P < 0.001). Increased Vibrio incidence was observed in most El Niño years. There was a significant correlation between annual Vibrio cases and maximum SST from 1992 to 2017 (r = 0.46, P = 0.018). Our model captured observed seasonal variation in shellfish-associated Vp in most years, but underestimated the 2015 Vp outbreak.Conclusions: Vibrio incidence has been increasing concurrently with increasing SST in BC during 2008-2015. The 2015 Vp outbreak was not fully explained by climatic factors and may in part have been associated with other factors. Vp subtyping would be useful in the future to understand the combined effects of SST changes and strain emergence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Over 8,000 people identified as enemy aliens were interned in Canada during the Great War. Another 80,000 people were required to register with authorities and report regularly. This article presents an overview of historiography about First World War internment in Canada from 1914 to 1920 and explores the changing internment and registration regulations during that period. The results suggest that narratives about First World War internment sit uncomfortably within a Canadian historiography focused on a nation-building narrative. During the Great War, the ability to use wartime legislation to control populations viewed as problematic overshadowed government claims that the internment of enemy aliens was principally about national security. Internment regulations consistently changed over time and were unevenly enforced, leaving both citizens and authorities unsure about their responsibilities. These changes serve as an important reminder that regulations about national security are not carried out in isolation, and they usually involve other contributing social and economic pressures and prejudices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this collaborative inquiry, we - Felix, a Grade 11 student; Tim, a high school social studies teacher; and Michelle, a literacy education professor - explore civic engagement and the politics of literacy in the classroom as developing practices for engaging in sociopolitical issues. We consider the "means and mechanisms" by which students in a Grade 11 Canadian History class were invited to "scrutinize the values and priorities" of Indigenous peoples and European explorers in Nouvelle- France, and to come to a deeper understanding of exploration and settlement in relationship to exploitation and colonization. We share how it happened that negotiating a written assignment to produce a piece of visual art allowed Felix to create a personal and political expression of the important concepts of the unit, demonstrating that a wider range of civic engagement and literacy practices have an important place in the classroom. In the process, we highlight tensions in multiliteracies pedagogies and wonder at the assemblage created by Felix's literacy artifact. Together, we are inspired to consider the kinds of critical and creative expressions that an art piece and its entangled practices, connecting texts, inspirations, and ideas produce, and the engaged sociocultural, political and historical inquiry that can emerge when the curriculum is learned in relation to becoming an artist, student and activist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article considers two periods in American history and one in Canadian history to discern the ways in which Mexican farm labour experiences were uniquely shaped by employer preferences and desires, as well as needs and prejudices. More specifically is considers how definitions of the other were constructed around national idealizations that sought out a reshaping of labour migration or labour's repatriation in accordance with officially-oriented programs of transnational labour management. It begins with the Great Depression (ca. 1929-39), then considers the Bracero Program (1942-64) and concludes with a review of the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (1974-Present). It explores the three selected time periods together with a view towards the ways in which Mexican workforces were maintained, managed, viewed, appreciated and/or derided, as far as is discernable through the archive, a reading of secondary literature, and a selection of media studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A description of the current mandate, state of operations, and strategic direction of the quarterly journal Eighteenth-Century Fiction based at McMaster University. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A bibliography related to history is presented, including the books "John Bachman: Selected Writings on Science, Race and Religion," by John Bachman, edited by Gene Waddell, "Lincoln in His Own Time: A Biographical Chronicle of His Life, Drawn From Recollections, Interviews and Memoirs by Family, Friends and Associates," edited by Harold K. Bush, Jr. and "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976: Volume IX: Vietnam, October 1972-January 1973," edited by John M. Carland and Edward C. Keefer.

The article presents the third annual DeLloyd Guth Visiting Lecture in Legal History delivered by legal historian Professor Philip Girard on 2 February 2013. Topics discussed include Canada's legal history and the early constitutional law of Canada, Canada's various axes of movement including the transatlantic axis that connected Britain and France on the North American continent, and the thirteen colonies in the seventeenth century. It mentions the four colonies of northern North America.