Au Québec, la formation universitaire en administration publique s’est développée dans les années 1960, au cours de la Révolution tranquille. Avant cette période clé de l’histoire de la province, les universités manifestaient peu d’intérêt pour cette forme d’éducation, jusqu’à ce qu’un jeune ministre du nom de René Lévesque entreprenne des démarches afin que les administrateurs […]
This volume of essays examines key cutting-edge areas of international refugee law, including strategies for interpretative harmony, the rights of refugees and the standard of proof in complementary protection.
An ideal principal, complementary or supplementary text for courses in the social sciences and in professional studies such as administrative studies, administrative law, human resources management, public management, public administration, and political science.
The Courts moves its examination of the judicial system beyond the well-trodden topics of judicial appointment, discipline, independence, and review to consider the ways in which courts affect daily life in terms of democratic principles. Ian Greene offers an insider's perspective on the role of judges, lawyers, and expert witnesses; the cost of litigation; the […]
As societies around the world embrace diversity, certain challenges and tensions have become visible that were not fully anticipated. In particular the practice of human rights has become increasingly complex in Canada and other diverse societies.
This in-depth analysis of the UNHCR's supervisory role in the international refugee protection regime examines the part played by key institutions, organizations and actors in the supervision of international refugee law.
This book examines how this retirement arrangement arose, and the policy reforms that have been both undertaken and proposed to allow workers to remain employed longer.
A century ago, the average Canadian lifespan was 60; today, we can expect to live 20 years longer than that. And recent generations have witnessed other major social shifts in Canada, from women entering the workforce to alterations in traditional career patterns, from evolutions in the once-inviolable nuclear family to the decline of employer pension […]
An introduction to the Canadian income tax law using clear, concise and non-technical language. It has been cited and quoted with approval in a number of tax cases decided by the Supreme Court of Canada. The emphasis is on the principles of income tax law, the policies that underlie the system and the major features […]
How to Succeed at University (and Get a Great Job!) : Mastering the Critical Skills You Need for School, Work, and Life shows that the best preparation for success at life and on the job is succeeding at university. This book by Thomas Klassen gives you advice and strategies, along with real-life examples, on how to improve the […]