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The Arctic Environment and Canada's International Relations

The Report of a Working Group of the National Capital Branch of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs

By: Keith Rogers Greenaway,Comité canadien des ressources Arctiques,Canadian Institute of International Affairs. National Capital Branch,Canadian Arctic Resources Committee,Institut canadien des affaires internationales. Section Capitale nationale

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The Arctic Environment and Canada's International Relations

The Report of a Working Group of the National Capital Branch of the Canadian Institute of International Affairs

A companion volume to "The North and Canada's International Relations", this report attempts to analyse in greater depth the Arctic Region's environmental concerns, the existing national and international policy framework; and to consider national and international policy directions for the future. Includes maps and diagrams.

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0919996469

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9780919996465

Caribou and the Barren-lands

By: George W. Calef,Canadian Arctic Resources Committee

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Caribou and the Barren-lands

By: George W. Calef,Canadian Arctic Resources Committee

Photographic account of the great herds of Barren-ground caribou and their yearly migrations through northern Canada and Alaska.

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176

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0919996205

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9780919996205

Prophets, Pastors and Public Choices

Canadian Churches and the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Debate

By: Roger Hutchinson,Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion

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Prophets, Pastors and Public Choices

Canadian Churches and the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Debate

By: Roger Hutchinson,Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion

The Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline debate included many actors. This is the first in-depth study in comparative religious ethics to examine the debate with a particular focus on the role of the Canadian churches. In 1974 twenty-seven of the world’s largest oil and natural gas companies applied for permission to build a pipeline through the Mackenzie Valley to transport Alaskan and northern Canadian gas to large southern markets. Many northern native peoples opposed the proposal and called for a moratorium on major northern development projects until native land claims had been settled. The mainline Canadian Christian churches supported the call for a moratorium and, through the interchurch coalition, Project North, campaigned against the pipeline. However, some native peoples supported the proposal to build the pipeline, and many of the pipeline’s proponents were members of churches that called for a moratorium on the project. This case study in comparative religious ethics, though written from a pro-moratorium stand, attempts to clarify the debate. Conflicting responses to the pipeline proposal are assessed in relation to “hard facts” concerning the need for northern gas in the South, social-scientific findings regarding the impact of the pipeline on native communities, the rights of native peoples to participate in decisions affecting their lives, assumptions about the way of life of non-native people in the South and the role of religious convictions in public choices. This thoroughly researched study reveals the inner workings and influences of the Canadian churches involved and illustrates their commitment on behalf of the northern natives opposed to the project.

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159

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Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press

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0889202079

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9780889202078

Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents

Understanding the Risks in Canada

By: Workshop Steering Committee on the Risks of Marine Shipping in Canadian Waters

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Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents

Understanding the Risks in Canada

By: Workshop Steering Committee on the Risks of Marine Shipping in Canadian Waters

Canada’s economic and social development has benefited immensely from centuries of marine shipping. Today, the industry supports economies from coast to coast to coast, shipping hundreds of millions of tonnes of cargo, ranging from fuels to food, to consumer goods lining store shelves. The shipping industry is important to the livelihood of Canadians, but has also faced increased public scrutiny in recent years. The risks associated with opening the Arctic to greater ship traffic, increasing marine shipments of oil from Canada’s oil sands, and the growth in vessel size, especially of container ships, have all contributed to this discussion. Recognizing the need for consensus-building research in this area, the Clear Seas Centre for Responsible Marine Shipping asked the Council of Canadian Academies to convene an expert workshop to identify the risks associated with commercial marine shipping in major Canadian shipping regions. The final workshop report, Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents: Understanding the Risks in Canada, identifies the risks of commercial marine shipping accidents across Canada’s regions and for different cargo types, while highlighting gaps in understanding and areas for further research. The workshop report brings together perspectives from academia, government, and industry and is informed by evidence from a survey of the marine shipping community and an extensive review of the existing literature. It can be used as a tool for policy-makers to help inform decisions related to managing the risks of commercial marine shipping accidents. Overall, this workshop report seeks to contribute to a national dialogue about acceptable levels of risk in commercial marine shipping.

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Council of Canadian Academies

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1926522184

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9781926522180

Lichens of North America

By: Irwin M. Brodo,Sylvia Duran Sharnoff,Stephen Sharnoff,Canadian Museum of Nature

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Lichens of North America

By: Irwin M. Brodo,Sylvia Duran Sharnoff,Stephen Sharnoff,Canadian Museum of Nature

Lichens are a unique form of plant life, the product of a symbiotic association between an alga and a fungus. The beauty and importance of lichens have long been overlooked, despite their abundance and diversity in most parts of North America and elsewhere in the world. This stunning book--the first accessible and authoritative guidebook to lichens of the North American continent--fills the gap, presenting superb color photographs, descriptions, distribution maps, and keys for identifying the most common, conspicuous, or ecologically significant species. The book focuses on 805 foliose, fruticose, and crustose lichens (the latter rarely included in popular guidebooks) and presents information on another 700 species in the keys or notes; special attention is given to species endemic to North America. A comprehensive introduction discusses the biology, structure, uses, and ecological significance of lichens and is illustrated with 90 additional color photos and many line drawings. English names are provided for most species, and the book also includes a glossary that explains technical terms. This visually rich and informative book will open the eyes of nature lovers everywhere to the fascinating world of lichens.

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838

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Yale University Press

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0300082495

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9780300082494

Book's by Canadian Arctic Resources Committee

The Arctic Environment and Canada's International Relations

The Arctic Environment and Canada's International Relations

Caribou and the Barren-lands

Caribou and the Barren-lands

Prophets, Pastors and Public Choices

Prophets, Pastors and Public Choices

Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents

Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents

Lichens of North America

Lichens of North America

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