Canadian Reference Sources
Canadian Reference Sources

Author: Mary E. Bond

Publisher: UBC Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 1102

ISBN-13: 9780774805650

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In parallel columns of French and English, lists over 4,000 reference works and books on history and the humanities, breaking down the large divisions by subject, genre, type of document, and province or territory. Includes titles of national, provincial, territorial, or regional interest in every subject area when available. The entries describe the core focus of the book, its range of interest, scholarly paraphernalia, and any editions in the other Canadian language. The humanities headings are arts, language and linguistics, literature, performing arts, philosophy, and religion. Indexed by name, title, and French and English subject. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Canadian Official Publications
Canadian Official Publications

Author: Olga B. Bishop

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2016-06-06

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1483155234

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Canadian Official Publications focuses on the various types of publications issued by the parliament, departments, and agencies of the federal government of Canada, including information contained in other documents. The publication first offers information on the structure of the Canadian parliamentary government. The discussions focus on the constitution; influence of the Crown in government functions; role of the Governor General; composition and functions of the Senate, House of Commons, and the Cabinet; and role of the prime minister. The text also elaborates on the classification and indexes of parliamentary or non-parliamentary documents, papers on parliamentary proceedings, and documents of the House of Commons and the Senate. The manuscript ponders on documents on parliamentary debates, bills, and acts. The book also takes a look at documents on commission of inquiry and task forces; delegated legislation and administrative tribunals; policy papers; and departmental commission and committee documents. The publication is a dependable reference for readers and researchers interested in the structure, functions, and roles of the different branches of the federal government of Canada.

Canadian History: Beginnings to Confederation
Canadian History: Beginnings to Confederation

Author: Martin Brook Taylor

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9780802068262

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"In these two volumes, which replace the Reader's Guide to Canadian History, experts provide a select and critical guide to historical writing about pre- and post-Confederation Canada, with an emphasis on the most recent scholarship" -- Cover.

Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Dictionary of Canadian Biography

Author: Francess G. Halpenny

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1966

Total Pages: 1084

ISBN-13: 9780802033987

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The Dictionary of Canadian Biography is the definitive biographical reference work in Canadian history. "No serious student of Canada's past can function without access to this thorough, balanced and reliable source." R. Hall, Globe and Mail.