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Informationen zum Autor Edited by David Mutimer Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors Canadian calendar 2003 Editor’s Introduction: The Year in Review THE FEDERAL PERSPECTIVE PART 1: Parliament and politics by Robert Everett National Political Parties 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 Afghanistan and Iraq National Institutions The cabinet - House of Commons by-elections - The Senate -Electoral and administrative reforms Federal-Provincial Dynamics Health care - Council of the Federation Cascading Crises SARS - BSE - Electricity blackout The National Economy Economic indicators - The budget - Autumn financial update - Bank mergers Aboriginal Affairs Policy Areas Same-sex marriage - Funding for Kyoto commitments - Softwood Lumber Dispute Personalities and Controversies Probing government sponsorship - Paul Martin and perceptions of Conflict Of Interest - Privacy Commissioner PART 2: Foreign Affairs and Defence by Christopher Spearin War in Iraq Challenges in Canada-U.S. Trade Wheat - Softwood lumber - BSE G8 Summit Crime, Punishment, and Human Rights International Criminal Court - Zimbabwe - Zahra Kazemi - The Khadrs - Mahar Arar - William Sampson Defence Policy Operation Athena - ‘Friendly fire’ incident Domestic Challenges 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 Cities in the Marketplace The Culture of Cities Regional Governance Local Democracy Cities in the Confederation THE PROVINCIAL PERSPECTIVES PART 1: British Columbia by Carey Hill Premier’s Apology Speech From the Throne Olympic Bid The Weather The Budget Appeal Court Ruling Legalizing Gay Marriage Ruling on Residential Schools Aboriginal Treaty Settlements Sars Crisis Privatization of B.C. Rail Labour Disputes Softwood Lumber Saga Continues Salmon Farming Health Care Sector Closure of Four Corners Community Savings Scandal as the Year Closes Citizens’ Assembly The Economy PART 2: Alberta by Harold JansenB BSE Crisis Dar Heatherington Saga Policy Debates Education - Automobile Insurance Federal–Provincial Relations The Legislature The Economy Miscellaneous PART 3: Saskatchewan by Joseph Garcea Elections Political Parties The Legislature and Government Speech from the Throne - Spring Session of the Legislative Assembly - the Cabinet The Budget The Economy The Judiciary Intergovernmental Relations Provincial–Municipal Relations Aboriginal Affairs PART 4: Manitoba by Geoffrey Lambert The Budget The Election The Legislature: Speech trom the Throne Other Events The Economy PART 5: The Territories by Ken Coates and Greg Poelzer The North in National Affairs Northwest Territories Economic Development - Social and Cultural Issues - Political Issues Yukon The Economy - Political Issues Nunavut The Economy - Social And Cultural Issues - Political Issues PART 6: Ontario by Robert Drummond Preparing for an Election Sars Crisis Electricity Blackout The Election PART 7: Quebec by Daniel Salée Changing of the Gu...
