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History of the Book in Canada: 1840-1918

By: History of the Book in Canada Project

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History of the Book in Canada: 1840-1918

By: History of the Book in Canada Project

This second of three volumes in theHistory of the Book in Canada demonstrates the same research and editorial standards established with Volume One by book history specialists from across the nation.

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University of Toronto Press

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080208012X

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Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary

Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future By The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

By: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

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Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary

Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future By The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

By: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

This is the Final Report of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its six-year investigation of the residential school system for Aboriginal youth and the legacy of these schools. This report, the summary volume, includes the history of residential schools, the legacy of that school system, and the full text of the Commission's 94 recommendations for action to address that legacy. This report lays bare a part of Canada's history that until recently was little-known to most non-Aboriginal Canadians. The Commission discusses the logic of the colonization of Canada's territories, and why and how policy and practice developed to end the existence of distinct societies of Aboriginal peoples. Using brief excerpts from the powerful testimony heard from Survivors, this report documents the residential school system which forced children into institutions where they were forbidden to speak their language, required to discard their clothing in favour of institutional wear, given inadequate food, housed in inferior and fire-prone buildings, required to work when they should have been studying, and subjected to emotional, psychological and often physical abuse. In this setting, cruel punishments were all too common, as was sexual abuse. More than 30,000 Survivors have been compensated financially by the Government of Canada for their experiences in residential schools, but the legacy of this experience is ongoing today. This report explains the links to high rates of Aboriginal children being taken from their families, abuse of drugs and alcohol, and high rates of suicide. The report documents the drastic decline in the presence of Aboriginal languages, even as Survivors and others work to maintain their distinctive cultures, traditions, and governance. The report offers 94 calls to action on the part of governments, churches, public institutions and non-Aboriginal Canadians as a path to meaningful reconciliation of Canada today with Aboriginal citizens. Even though the historical experience of residential schools constituted an act of cultural genocide by Canadian government authorities, the United Nation's declaration of the rights of aboriginal peoples and the specific recommendations of the Commission offer a path to move from apology for these events to true reconciliation that can be embraced by all Canadians.

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James Lorimer & Company

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145941067X

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9781459410671

History of the Book in Canada: Beginnings to 1840

By: History of the Book in Canada Project

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History of the Book in Canada: Beginnings to 1840

By: History of the Book in Canada Project

Impressive in its scope and depth of scholarship, this first volume of the History of the Book in Canada is a landmark in the chronicle of writing, publishing, bookselling, and reading in Canada.

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0802089437

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Technology and Policy Options for a Low-Emission Energy System in Canada

Expert Panel on Energy Use and Climate Change

By: The Expert Panel on Energy Use and Climate Change

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Technology and Policy Options for a Low-Emission Energy System in Canada

Expert Panel on Energy Use and Climate Change

By: The Expert Panel on Energy Use and Climate Change

Technology and Policy Options for a Low-Emission Energy System in Canada is an up-to-date, accessible review of options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving Canada toward a low-emission future. It provides an overview of Canada’s energy system, an analysis of different energy sources and technologies, and an exploration of the public policies available to support a shift toward low-emission energy sources and technologies.

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192

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Council of Canadian Academies

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192652215X

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9781926522159

The Value of Commercial Marine Shipping to Canada

By: The Expert Panel on the Social and Economic Value of Marine Shipping to Canada

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The Value of Commercial Marine Shipping to Canada

By: The Expert Panel on the Social and Economic Value of Marine Shipping to Canada

The Value of Commercial Marine Shipping to Canada is a comprehensive, high-quality, independent study that examines the broad impacts of marine shipping to Canada, addressing national, regional, and local issues. It is the first of its kind to examine “value” as including cultural, environmental, and security dimensions, in addition to economic measures. It is intended to contribute to a national dialogue and serve as a tool to help inform policy decisions related to marine shipping in Canada.

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140

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Council of Canadian Academies

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1926522273

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9781926522272

Older Canadians on the Move

By: The Expert Panel on the Transportation Needs of an Aging Population

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Older Canadians on the Move

By: The Expert Panel on the Transportation Needs of an Aging Population

Older Canadians on the Move is a comprehensive, high-quality, expert panel study that examines all modes of transportation, including but not limited to those under federal jurisdiction such as intercity buses, ferries, trains and planes. The report is Canadian-specific, taking into account the country’s unique geography, vast size, low population density, and jurisdictional division of transportation control. Unlike other reports that focus on disability, this report examines the transportation needs that accompany normal changes associated with aging and focuses on older adults in general, rather than specific chronological ages or disabilities. Importantly, the Panel used a “door-through-door” approach when examining the issues, focusing on integrated seamless movement across the transportation network that would benefit everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability.

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Council of Canadian Academies

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1926522354

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9781926522357

Competing in a Global Innovation Economy

The Current State of R

By: The Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology and Industrial Research and Development in Canada

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Competing in a Global Innovation Economy

The Current State of R

By: The Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology and Industrial Research and Development in Canada

Competing in a global innovation eConomy: the Current State of r&D in CanaDa Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology and Industrial Research and Development in Canada Science Advice in the Public Interest COMPETING IN A GLOBAL INNOVATION ECONOMY: THE CURRENT STATE OF R&D IN CANADA Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology and Industrial Research and Development in Canada ii C [...] Any opinions, findings, or conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the authors, the Expert Panel on the State of Science and Technology and Industrial Research and Development in Canada, and do not necessarily represent the views of their organizations of affiliation or employment, or the sponsoring organization, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. [...] I'd also like to thank the CCA's Board of Directors, its Scientific Advisory Committee, and its three x Competing in a Global Innovation Economy: The Current State of R&D in Canada Member Academies - the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences - who continue to provide the wisdom, advice, and expert knowledge that helps keep the CCA [...] This includes all three members of the Tri-Agency (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, and the Canadian Institutes for Health Research), the National Research Council of Canada, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and the Federation of the Humanities and Social Sciences. [...] The current Expert Panel (the Panel) was tasked with considering the combined charges from the 2012 and 2013 assessments, consisting of the following questions: What is the current state of science and technology and industrial research and development in Canada?

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Council of Canadian Academies

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1926522397

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9781926522395

Review of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Studies

By: The Royal Society of Canada,National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee to Review the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Studies

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Review of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Studies

By: The Royal Society of Canada,National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee to Review the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Studies

Since the 1950s,the International Joint Commission (IJC) of Canada and the United States has issued water regulation and management plans for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Changes in recreational, environmental, navigational and other uses of the water system have prompted the IJC to consider replacing the current water regulation plan in operation for more than 40 years. IJC's goals for a replacement plan include sound scientific foundations, public participation, transparency in plan development and evaluation, and inclusion of environmental considerations. To help develop and select the new plan, the IJC supported a 5-year, $20 million Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Study (LOSLR Study). The LOSLR Study uses models to compile and integrate data gathered from a series of commissioned studies of wetlands, species at risk, recreational boating, fisheries, coastal erosion and flooding, commercial navigation, hydropower, industrial, municipal and domestic water intakes, public information and education, and hydrologic modeling. This report reviews a portion of the study that focused on wetlands and species at risk and three of the models that were used. The report finds that the overall breadth of the LOSLR study is impressive, and commends the scale and inclusiveness of the studies and models. In terms of informing decision making, however, the reviewed studies and models show deficiencies when evaluated against ten evaluation criteria, including treatment of uncertainty, quality control/quality assurance, thorough documentation, and empirical foundations. Among the report's recommendations is a need for more thorough documentation of study methods and findings, stronger and more consistent quality control, and more attention to how uncertainty should be addressed to better inform decision making. This NRC study was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Society of Canada.

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National Academies Press

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0309180333

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9780309180337

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History of the Book in Canada: 1840-1918

History of the Book in Canada: 1840-1918

Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary

Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary

History of the Book in Canada: Beginnings to 1840

History of the Book in Canada: Beginnings to 1840

Technology and Policy Options for a Low-Emission Energy System in Canada

Technology and Policy Options for a Low-Emission Energy System in Canada

The Value of Commercial Marine Shipping to Canada

The Value of Commercial Marine Shipping to Canada

Older Canadians on the Move

Older Canadians on the Move

Competing in a Global Innovation Economy

Competing in a Global Innovation Economy

Review of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Studies

Review of the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Studies

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