Description
Book SynopsisThe World Today Series: Canada is an annually updated presentation of Canada. It provides the reader an in-depth look at the country's culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, media professionals, government officials, potential investors and students.
Table of ContentsMap of Canada
Canada Today
Culture
Geography
People
History
New France
The Conquest (La Conquête)
British North America
The War of 1812
The Road to Independence
Confederation
Tightening the East–West Link
Loosening the Apron Strings
The First World War
The Interwar Years
The Second World War
After 1945
The “Quiet Revolution” in Quebec
Meech Lake Accord
A New Constitution for Canada?
Political System
Constitution
Governmental Structure
The Monarch
The Governor General
The Political Executive
Parliament
Senate
Law and the Court System
Federalism and the Provinces
Provincial Governments
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
Parties and Elections
2004 Federal Elections
2006 Federal Elections
2008 Federal Elections
2011 Federal Elections
2015 Federal Elections
Foreign Policy
Defense
Economy
Future
Web Sites and Bibliography
