As Sir John A. Macdonald intended, throughout Canada's history, the federal government has been the primary force in nation-building and crisis response. Because of its ability to represent all Canadians, John Boyko argues forcefully that Ottawa, not the provinces, must be recognized as the nation's voice.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Lawrence Martin
Introduction: The Question
1 The Founders' Intentions
2 The Great War
3 The Crash
4 War Again
5 Concrete and Community
6 Rights and Resources
7 The Provincial Phoenix
Notes
Acknowledgements