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Peer reviewedSinger, Howard L. – Contemporary French Civilization, 1979
Presents an interview with Raymond Barbeau, centering on questions concerning his involvement with the Independent Quebec movement. (AM)
Descriptors: French, Governmental Structure, Interviews, Policy Formation
Forsey, Eugene A. – 1984
Canada is a democracy, a constitutional monarchy. Every act of government is done in the name of the Queen, but the authority for every act flows from the Canadian people. This booklet examines this system of government and how it operates. The first section deals with the origins and operation of the parliamentary government. The second section…
Descriptors: Democracy, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body), Government Role
Download full textProvidence Public Schools, RI. – 1968
GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; government and international relations of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The central part of the guide is divided into 4 subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Governmental Structure, Grade 5, International Relations
Peer reviewedAndrews, Ian A. – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Presents a crossword puzzle and a word-find puzzle. Provides clues dealing with Canadian history and government. Includes an answer key for the crossword puzzle. (SG)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Governmental Structure
Peer reviewedKilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1991
Reports findings of a survey suggesting that Edmonton, Alberta residents favor a referendum before any changes are made in Canada's constitution. Explains changes proposed by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Examines plans for House of Commons reform, aboriginal self-government, economic union for Canada, worker training, immigration, and other…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Constitutional Law, Federal Government, Governmental Structure
Peer reviewedCastrilli, Joseph; Block, Elizabeth – Alternatives, 1975
Increasing concern with pollution and the energy crisis surfaced the need for environmental impact assessment. Certain requirements for such statements have been identified by different Canadian groups. Among them are the need for total citizen involvement and the utilization of these statements, once completed. (MA)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Conservation (Environment), Government Role, Governmental Structure
Levin, Benjamin – 1987
Governments must change their entire perspective regarding social policy to keep abreast of the rapid changes occurring in society today. Major trends in social policy and the public sector fueling this call for change include the (1) shifting needs of social services; (2) inflexibility of current well-established but rigid institutions; (3)…
Descriptors: Bureaucracy, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body)
Peer reviewedSmith, Cynthia M. – Special Libraries, 1988
Summarizes the differences between American and Canadian government structures, and discusses the Constitution Act of 1982, the Meech Lake Accord, and other recent developments in Canada. Three government issues of interest to special librarians are described: the Free Trade Agreement; an amendment to the Copyright Act; and an amendment dealing…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Copyrights, Federal Government, Federal Legislation
Peer reviewedPinfield, Lawrence T. – Administrative Science Quarterly, 1986
A field study of Canadian Government bureaucracy illustrates two perspectives on strategic decision processes. Processes follow a structured progression or are anarchic, wherein decisions are inferred from outcomes of fortuitous combinations of events. Both perspectives facilitate processual understanding but fail to specify the influence of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Decision Making, Field Studies, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedSteinhaur, Noella – Canadian Social Studies, 1993
Describes the state of confusion that exists among the Canadian government, society, and the Canadian Indian Community. Reviews the ongoing constitutional debate in Canada. Calls for better communication between the Canadian majority population and Canadian Indians. (CFR)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Government Role
Peer reviewedKilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1993
Reviews the results of the October 26, 1992, national referendum on the Canadian constitution. Describes the impact of the results on the provinces of western Canada. Concludes that a new national election should be called to resolve further the constitutional issues. (CFR)
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Constitutional Law, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Pizante, Gary – 1985
The new and immense task that awaits the judiciary of Canada is to decide what limitations, if any, ought to be imposed upon freedom of expression as protected in the new Canadian Constitution with an entrenched Charter of Rights. The area of civil libel law provides special problems related to free speech and press. One source of help for…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Democracy
Peer reviewedMcMurtry, John – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Reports on a teacher's eight-month sabbatical trip through south and southeast Asia. Asserts that the people of this area are accepting globalization and proceeding to participate successfully in the international marketplace. Describes political, social, and economic characteristics of the eight nations visited on the trip. (CFR)
Descriptors: Asian Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Development, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedMachado, Priscilla H. – Michigan Social Studies Journal, 1988
Explores the court structure in the United States and Canada. Explains the consequences of a dual or integrated system and why Canadians are adopting the U.S. system. (DB)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Role
Silvester, Elizabeth, Comp. – 1978
The guide identifies over 50 source materials relevant to the study of Canadian politics and government available in the reference department of McLennan Library at McGill University. Sections I and II list almanacs and current biographical sources. These include a directory of federal and provincial government, biographical sketches of prominent…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Libraries, Government (Administrative Body), Governmental Structure
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