Contributors
Canadian calendar 2003
Editor’s Introduction: The Year in Review
THE FEDERAL PERSPECTIVE
PART 1: Parliament and politics by Robert Everett
- National Political Parties
- The Liberals and the real race to succeed Jean Chrétien - Progressive - Conservative leadership campaign - Creation of the Conservative Party of Canada - New Democratic Party leadership - BlocQuébécois
- Afghanistan and Iraq
- National Institutions
- The cabinet - House of Commons by-elections - The Senate -Electoral and administrative reforms
- Federal-Provincial Dynamics
- Health care - Council of the Federation
- Cascading Crises
- SARS - BSE - Electricity blackout
- The National Economy
- Economic indicators - The budget - Autumn financial update - Bank mergers
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Policy Areas
- Same-sex marriage - Funding for Kyoto commitments - Softwood Lumber Dispute
- Personalities and Controversies
- Probing government sponsorship - Paul Martin and perceptions of Conflict Of Interest - Privacy Commissioner
PART 2: Foreign Affairs and Defence by Christopher Spearin
- War in Iraq
- Challenges in Canada-U.S. Trade
- Wheat - Softwood lumber - BSE
- G8 Summit
- Crime, Punishment, and Human Rights
- International Criminal Court - Zimbabwe - Zahra Kazemi - The Khadrs - Mahar Arar - William Sampson
- Defence Policy
- Operation Athena - ‘Friendly fire’ incident
- Domestic Challenges
- Administration and personnel management - Capital equipment and procurement - The new Martin government and ministerial change
PART 3: Municipal Affairs by Emmanuel Brunet-Jailly and Warren Magnusson
- Cities in the Marketplace
- The Culture of Cities
- Regional Governance
- Local Democracy
- Cities in the Confederation
THE PROVINCIAL PERSPECTIVES
PART 1: British Columbia by Carey Hill
- Premier’s Apology
- Speech From the Throne
- Olympic Bid
- The Weather
- The Budget
- Appeal Court Ruling Legalizing Gay Marriage
- Ruling on Residential Schools
- Aboriginal Treaty Settlements
- Sars Crisis
- Privatization of B.C. Rail
- Labour Disputes
- Softwood Lumber Saga Continues
- Salmon Farming
- Health Care Sector
- Closure of Four Corners Community Savings
- Scandal as the Year Closes
- Citizens’ Assembly
- The Economy
PART 2: Alberta by Harold JansenB
- BSE Crisis
- Dar Heatherington Saga
- Policy Debates
- Education - Automobile Insurance
- Federal–Provincial Relations
- The Legislature
- The Economy
- Miscellaneous
PART 3: Saskatchewan by Joseph Garcea
- Elections
- Political Parties
- The Legislature and Government
- Speech from the Throne - Spring Session of the Legislative Assembly - the Cabinet
- The Budget
- The Economy
- The Judiciary
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Provincial–Municipal Relations
- Aboriginal Affairs
PART 4: Manitoba by Geoffrey Lambert
- The Budget
- The Election
- The Legislature: Speech trom the Throne
- Other Events
- The Economy
PART 5: The Territories by Ken Coates and Greg Poelzer
- The North in National Affairs
- Northwest Territories
- Economic Development - Social and Cultural Issues - Political Issues
- Yukon
- The Economy - Political Issues
- Nunavut
- The Economy - Social And Cultural Issues - Political Issues
PART 6: Ontario by Robert Drummond
- Preparing for an Election
- Sars Crisis
- Electricity Blackout
- The Election
PART 7: Quebec by Daniel Salée
- Changing of the Guard: 14 April 2003
- Liberals in Power
- Bill 25 - Bill 30 - Bill 31 -Bill 32
- Institutions in Tension
- Mergers and Demergers
- Aboriginal Policy and the Approche Commune
- Reform of Democratic Institutions
- Federal–Provincial Diplomacy: Repositioning Quebec in the Canadian Federation
- Whither Sovereigntists?
- What Next?
PART 8: New Brunswick by Richard Wilbur
- Spring Legislative Session
- The General Election Campaign
- Picking up the Pieces
- Health Care Issues
- The Economy
- Another Brief Legislative Session
PART 9: Prince Edward Island by Peter E. Buker
- The Economy
- Fiscal Events
- Politics and the Legislature
- Other Events
PART 10: Nova Scotia by Robert Finbow
- Politics
- The Legislature
- The Economy
- Intergovernmental Relations
PART 11: Newfoundland and Labrador by Peter Neary and Melvin Baker
Obituaries
Election Tables
Index of Names
Index of Subjects