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Book SynopsisThe Canadian Annual Review of Politics and Public Affairs is an acclaimed series that offers informed commentary on important national events and considers their significance in local and international contexts. This latest instalment covers a year of dramatic activity in provincial politics.
In 2007 the economy continued on its remarkable run of growth, allowing the new Conservative government to continue its predecessor’s tradition of presenting a balanced budget while further reducing Canadians’ taxes and increasing government spending. With the opposition Liberals not looking to engineer a quick election, federal politics was both cautious and static. In the provinces, however, the Liberals won electoral victories in Quebec and Ontario, while the NDP won a third consecutive election in Manitoba. The Canadian dollar rose past parity with the American for the first time in almost 31 years, and the country celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Charter of
Table of Contents
Contributors Canadian Calendar Editor's Introduction - The Year in Review Parliament and Politics by Robert Everett (York University, Secretariat) National Institutions Cabinet; By-elections; Liberal veterans depart; House transitions; Electoral law; 'In and out' transactions in campaign 2006; Senate; Speech from the Throne; Auditor General's reports Notes on Partisan Politics Conservative Party; Liberal Party; New Democratic Party; Green Party; Bloc Quebecois; Party finances Budget and Economics Economic indicators; Budget 2007-08; Equalization; Autumn economic update; Bank of Canada turnover; Mergers and acquisitions; Omnibus tax reform and the hidden trapdoor Afghanistan Justice Criminal Code amendments; Cannabis laws and anti-drug strategies; Gun registry; Security certificates The Environment Greenhouse emissions: turning the corner, or stepping back? Aboriginal Affairs Controversies The Mulroney-Schreiber hearings; Chalk River shutdown Foreign Affairs and defence by Christopher Spearin (Canadian Forces College, Toronto, Defence Studies) Foreign Affairs Summitry: G8 Summit; North American Leaders' Summit; APEC summit; Commonwealth summit; United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - Bali; Prime ministerial trip to Latin America and the Caribbean Human rights: Maher Arar; Omar Khadr; Iran;Dalai LamA Defence Policy Afghanistan: Afghan Detainees; Funeral Benefits; Manley Panel; General Hillier; Prime Minister Stephen Harper's travels; Defence Minister Peter MacKay's travels; Vimy Ridge anniversary Major military equipment decisions: Naval Ships; Tanks; Strategic airlift v Municipal Affairs by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly (University of Victoria, Public Administration), Serena Kataoka (University of Victoria), and Warren Magnusson (University of Victoria, Political Science) Cities in the Marketplace The Culture of Cities Regional Governance Local Democracy Cities in the Confederation First Nations by Kristin Burnett (Lakehead University, Indigenous Learning) Federal 2007 Federal budget; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)'s budget; Aboriginal children; No apology for residential schools; Metis National Council (MNC); Mortgages; Land claims; Bill C-44; Rising incidents of tuberculosis; United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples; National Day of Action British Columbia New port in Prince Rupert; Treaty Process; Mining; Fish stocks; Firsts; Sharon McIvor v. The Registrar, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada The Prairies Metis Nation of Saskatchewan (MNS); Oil and gas revenue; Bill C-31; Interim Metis Harvesting Agreement (IMHA); The Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP); Manitoba Human Rights Commission (MHRC) Ontario Mining; Compensation over Caledonia; Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation (KI); Ipperwash; Aboriginal Affairs Ministry Quebec James Bay Agreement; Nunavik Regional Government The Maritimes Indian Status; Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative(AICFI) The North Inuvialuit Final Agreement (IFA) British Columbia by Carey Hill (Ottawa, Ontario, Independent Researcher) Throne Speech Budget Energy Plan (Climate Change Agenda) Health Labour Aboriginal Affairs Forestry Mining Trade, Investment, and Labour Mobility Agreement (Tilma) Olympics Pickton Trial Economy Alberta by Harold Jansen (University of Lethbridge, Political Science) The Royalty Review Legislature Municipal Elections High Profile Murder Trials The Economy Saskatchewan by Joseph Garcea (University of Saskatchewan, Political Science) Elections Political Parties Legislature Government Budget Economy Intergovernmental Affairs Aboriginal Affairs Manitoba by Geoffrey Lambert (University of Manitoba, Political Studies) The Economy The Budget Right and Left The Sessions of the Legislature The Election The Territories by Ken Coates (University of Saskatchewan, Political Studies) and Greg Poelzer (University of Saskatchewan, Political Studies) Northern Politics Northwest Territories Election The Northern Economy Deh Cho Bridge and Northern Transportation Canada Winter Games Conclusion Ontario by Robert Drummond (York University, Political Science) Health Education Energy and Environment First Nations Federal-Provincial Relations Election Campaign Quebec by Daniel Salee (Concordia University, Political Science) and Richard Bisaillon (Concordia University, Political Science) The Election: Reconfiguring the Political Landscape Reasonable Accomodation Life in a Minority Government Meanwhile in the Sovereignist Camp: Quebec Nationalism on the Edge? Up in the Air... New Brunswick by Richard Wilbur (St Andrews, New Brunswick, Fundy Promotions) Shawn Graham's First Legislative Session as Premier Setting Policy by Task Forces More Electricity Rate Hikes The Uneven Economic Picture The Sagging Natural Resource Sectors On the Environmental Front Beaverbrook Gallery Wins Bitter Legal Battle The Fall Legislative Session Prince Edward Island by Peter E. Buker (University of Prince Edward Island, Political Studies) Economy Fiscal Events Politics and the Legislature Other Events Nova Scotia by Robert G. Finbow (Dalhousie University, Political Science) Politics Legislature The Economy Intergovernmental Relations Newfoundland and Labrador by Melvin Baker (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Archivist/Historian) and Peter Neary (University of Western Ontario, History) Obituaries Voting tables Index of names Index of subjects
