Double Vision
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In 1993 the Liberals came to power on a traditional party platform of social spending and strong federalism. Yet under the pressures of office, they moved to slash spending and to cede power to the provinces. The Liberals led the fight against Quebec separatism, confident of an easy victory. Yet the separatists lost by a razor-thin margin in a shocking referendum that brought Canada to the brink of dissolution. Here is the inside story of the Jean Chretien government: the high drama, the low gossip, the secret deals and blunders, as men and women jockeyed for power while the nation faced momentous challenges--restoring its fiscal stability and preserving its very existence. Told by two of Canada's most respected journalists, Double Vision is a compelling inside account of a party in search of its soul...and a country in search of its future.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:077042757X
ISBN13:9780770427573
Release Date:May 1997
Publisher:Seal Books
Length:432 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
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Americas Canada History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social SciencesCustomer Reviews
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Excellent tale of Canadian Liberals' first years in power
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Of all the books I have read to prepare me for life in Canada, this is one of the most useful. It's a detailed yet never boring tale of the challenges the Liberals faced after sweeping to power in 1993 and is particularly good on the personalities and weaknesses of the chief protagonists
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