Title:
Reflecting on our past and embracing our future : a senate initiative for canada
Publication Date:
2018
Publication Information:
Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, 2018.
Physical Description:
xxvi, 533 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN:
9780773555396
Abstract:
"Since 1967, the centennial year of Confederation, numerous political crises, economic challenges, and international events have helped to transform Canadian society, and will continue to shape its future. Taking these various challenges and opportunities of the past into account, how does the future look for Canada? Diplomats, politicians, scientists, and human rights leaders including Phil Fontaine, Michaëlle Jean, Ellen Gabriel, Paul Heinbecker, Bob Rae, Jean Charest, and David Suzuki have come together to share their wisdom and experience of events that have marked the country over the last fifty years. Reflecting on the role of the Senate in Canada as complementary to the House of Commons, they consider central issues such as the condition of indigenous peoples, the obligations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the recognition of two official languages, and the national unity referendums. Contributors also discuss the transformation of the economy in a globalized and digital world, the role of Canada on the world stage at a time of growing tension and an increasing flow of refugees, climate change and the uncertain future of the Arctic, scientific and cultural competitions on the international market, and the future of parliamentary democracy.
Contents:
Setting the record straight on the origin story of Canada / Phil Fontaine -- Moving forward: addressing indigenous rights honourably, respectfully, and courageously / Ellen Gabriel -- On the world stage: projecting our values and advancing peace / Paul Heinbecker -- Canadian aid: reflecting humanist values and supporting economic development / Huguette Labelle -- Living your language to its fullest / Michaëlle Jean -- Language equality: between aspirations and day-to-day reality / Michel Bastarache -- Celebrating the Charter: respecting the rights of individuals and protecting the rights of minorities / Beverley McLachlin -- The Charter and the idea of Canada / Mark D. Walters -- The unfinished Canadian dream: building on its promise and Challenges / Bob Rae -- Canadian federalism: a dynamic partnership of contested rights and responsibilities / Jean Charest -- Enhancing Canadian values / Gary Doer -- A personal reflection on gender equality in Canada / Kim Campbell -- The need for inclusive leadership and Canada's influence / Monique F. Leroux -- The environment: denial is no longer an option / Serge Joyal -- Canada at a crossroad: setting the bottom line / David Suzuki -- The Arctic, or the risk of making the calamities of the south worse in the north / Serge Joyal -- an Inuit Nunangat, "first Canadians, Canadians first" (Jose Kusugak) / Natan Obed -- Science: is Canada in danger of missing the fourth industrial revolution? /Serge Joyal -- Scientific success stories and modern-day threats / Hubert Reeves -- Milestones in the development of science in Canada / Yves Gingras -- Culture: how much of Canada's cultural visibility will remain in the digital world? / Serge Joyal -- Culture lies at the heart of what makes us human / Pierre Lassonde -- Economic policy in Canada 1966-2016 / David A. Dodge -- A "New Social Settlement" with the New Economy / Hassan Yussuff -- Whither the Senate at 150? / David E. Smith -- Reflections on the House of Commons / David Docherty.
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Language:
English
