David Mutimer

Canadian Annual Review of Politics & Public Affairs

2003

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Canadian Annual Review of Politics and Public Affairs 2003 is the latest instalment in an acclaimed series that offers informed commentary on important events, and thoughtfully considers their significance in local and international contexts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Toronto Press
• 2003 edition
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 239mm x 160mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 658g
• ISBN-13: 9780802099853
• ISBN-10: 0802099858
• Artikelnr.: 26221662

Autorenporträt

David Mutimer is a professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at York University.

Inhaltsangabe

Contributors
Canadian calendar 2003
Editor’s Introduction: The Year in Review
THE FEDERAL PERSPECTIVE
PART 1: Parliament and politics by Robert Everett
1. National Political Parties
o The Liberals and the real race to succeed Jean Chrétien -
Progressive - Conservative leadership campaign - Creation of
the Conservative Party of Canada - New Democratic Party
leadership - BlocQuébécois
2. Afghanistan and Iraq
3. National Institutions
o The cabinet - House of Commons by-elections - The Senate
-Electoral and administrative reforms
4. Federal-Provincial Dynamics
o Health care - Council of the Federation
5. Cascading Crises
o SARS - BSE - Electricity blackout
6. The National Economy
o Economic indicators - The budget - Autumn financial update -
Bank mergers
7. Aboriginal Affairs
8. Policy Areas
o Same-sex marriage - Funding for Kyoto commitments - Softwood
Lumber Dispute
9. Personalities and Controversies
o Probing government sponsorship - Paul Martin and perceptions of
Conflict Of Interest - Privacy Commissioner
PART 2: Foreign Affairs and Defence by Christopher Spearin
1. War in Iraq
2. Challenges in Canada-U.S. Trade
o Wheat - Softwood lumber - BSE
3. G8 Summit
4. Crime, Punishment, and Human Rights
o International Criminal Court - Zimbabwe - Zahra Kazemi - The
Khadrs - Mahar Arar - William Sampson
5. Defence Policy
o Operation Athena - ‘Friendly fire’ incident
6. Domestic Challenges
o Administration and personnel management - Capital equipment and
procurement - The new Martin government and ministerial change
PART 3: Municipal Affairs by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly and Warren Magnusson
1. Cities in the Marketplace
2. The Culture of Cities
3. Regional Governance
4. Local Democracy
5. Cities in the Confederation
THE PROVINCIAL PERSPECTIVES
PART 1: British Columbia by Carey Hill
1. Premier’s Apology
2. Speech From the Throne
3. Olympic Bid
4. The Weather
5. The Budget
6. Appeal Court Ruling Legalizing Gay Marriage
7. Ruling on Residential Schools
8. Aboriginal Treaty Settlements
9. Sars Crisis
10. Privatization of B.C. Rail
11. Labour Disputes
12. Softwood Lumber Saga Continues
13. Salmon Farming
14. Health Care Sector
15. Closure of Four Corners Community Savings
16. Scandal as the Year Closes
17. Citizens’ Assembly
18. The Economy
PART 2: Alberta by Harold JansenB
1. BSE Crisis
2. Dar Heatherington Saga
3. Policy Debates
o Education - Automobile Insurance
4. Federal–Provincial Relations
5. The Legislature
6. The Economy
7. Miscellaneous
PART 3: Saskatchewan by Joseph Garcea
1. Elections
2. Political Parties
3. The Legislature and Government
o Speech from the Throne - Spring Session of the Legislative
Assembly - the Cabinet
4. The Budget
5. The Economy
6. The Judiciary
7. Intergovernmental Relations
8. Provincial–Municipal Relations
9. Aboriginal Affairs
PART 4: Manitoba by Geoffrey Lambert
1. The Budget
2. The Election
3. The Legislature: Speech trom the Throne
4. Other Events
5. The Economy
PART 5: The Territories by Ken Coates and Greg Poelzer
1. The North in National Affairs
2. Northwest Territories
o Economic Development - Social and Cultural Issues - Political
Issues
3. Yukon
o The Economy - Political Issues
4. Nunavut
o The Economy - Social And Cultural Issues - Political Issues
PART 6: Ontario by Robert Drummond
1. Preparing for an Election
2. Sars Crisis
3. Electricity Blackout
4. The Election
PART 7: Quebec by Daniel Salée
1. Changing of the Guard: 14 April 2003
2. Liberals in Power
o Bill 25 - Bill 30 - Bill 31 -Bill 32
3. Institutions in Tension
4. Mergers and Demergers
5. Aboriginal Policy and the Approche Commune
6. Reform of Democratic Institutions
7. Federal–Provincial Diplomacy: Repositioning Quebec in the Canadian
Federation
8. Whither Sovereigntists?
9. What Next?
PART 8: New Brunswick by Richard Wilbur
1. Spring Legislative Session
2. The General Election Campaign
3. Picking up the Pieces
4. Health Care Issues
5. The Economy
6. Another Brief Legislative Session
PART 9: Prince Edward Island by Peter E. Buker
1. The Economy
2. Fiscal Events
3. Politics and the Legislature
4. Other Events
PART 10: Nova Scotia by Robert Finbow
1. Politics
2. The Legislature
3. The Economy
4. Intergovernmental Relations
PART 11: Newfoundland and Labrador by Peter Neary and Melvin Baker
Obituaries
Election Tables
Index of Names
Index of Subjects