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| 496.1 | Where is it? | KAOFS::M_MORIN | Super Mario!! | Wed Aug 28 1991 10:05 | 9 |
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Gary,
Where can I find this book? I've looked around the book stores in the Rideau
Center a couple of weeks ago, but couldn't find it.
Can I maybe "rent" it from you?
Mario
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| 496.2 | two thumbs down | TROOA::GOBRIEN | Glenn O'Brien | Wed Aug 28 1991 10:37 | 7 |
| This book has gotten very poor reviews.
Apparently, the authors delve into economic arguements, though neither
has any background in economics. On the whole, it is not being treated
as an academic work, but more like a platform for the Reform Party.
Glenn
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| 496.3 | | KAOFS::S_BROOK | | Wed Aug 28 1991 10:52 | 13 |
| > Their basic premise is that Canada, and perhaps Quebec, would be better
> off if Quebec did leave Canada. They look at the historical and legal
> issues and suggest what Canada would look like after Quebec left. They
> paint a pretty good picture - much better than the doom and gloom
> forecasts from the politicians.
The problem is that it is these politicians who would be responsible
for organizing de-confederation, and as a result, they would bring all
the doom and gloom to reality in the way of a self-fulfilling promise.
De-confederation == doom and gloom for Canada and from Quebec.
Stuart
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| 496.4 | | KAOFS::LOCKYER | Garry | Tue Sep 03 1991 11:22 | 17 |
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I got the book at Odyssey (sp?) Books in Hazeldean. I'll try to
remember to bring it in.
Even though neither professor is an economist, I think they rely on
government stats and economic professors for their financial data.
I agree that the present governments (Mulroney's and Bourassa's) would
really screw up any separation nogotiations and I can't imagine
which combination of the existing political bodies could adequately
represent Canada. I think it's time for a group to form whose only
purpose is to negotiate separation on behalf of Canada.
Regards,
Lockyer
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