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Strength of conviction / Tom Mulcair.
"The inside story of Thomas Mulcair's rise from modest beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines, who he is, how he thinks, and the struggles he faced--from fighting sexual misconduct, to protecting our environment, to his work alongside Jack Layton leading the NDP to a historic breakthrough in Quebec." Provided by the Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459732957 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 192 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23cm.
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Dundurn, 2015.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Roots -- Learning the law -- Catherine -- Making ends meet -- Learning the ropes -- Go West, young man -- Standing my ground -- The 1995 Québec referendum and its aftermath -- Changing of the guard -- Forming the government -- Storm clouds -- A new beginning -- Betting against the odds -- Coalition blues -- La vague orange -- The best of times, the worst of times -- A test unwelcome -- Leader of the official opposition -- A country based on shared values.
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- Mulcair, Tom, 1954-
New Democratic Party > Biography.
Politicians > Canada > Biography.
Canada > Politics and government > 2006-
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Smithers Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithers Public Library | ANF 971.073092 MUL (Text) | 35101000468418 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Fort Nelson Public Library | 971.073092 MUL (Text) | 35246000869964 | Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Prince Rupert Library | 971.073 Mulc (Text) | 33294001934330 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
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The inside story of Thomas Mulcairâs rise from modest beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines, who he is, how he thinks, and the struggles he faced â from fighting sexual misconduct, to protecting our environment, to his work alongside Jack Layton leading the NDP to a historic breakthrough in Quebec. - Ingram Publishing ServicesGlobe & Mail Non-Fiction BestsellerToronto Star Non-Fiction BestsellerThe inside story of Tom Mulcairâs rise from modest, middle-class beginnings to the threshold of power.
He has been called the strongest Opposition leader in the television era; he was also known in Québec as the provincial Oppositionâs âpit bull.â Here, in his own words, and for the first time, is the inside story of Tom Mulcairâs rise from modest, middle-class beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines: who he is, how he thinks, and how he comes by the values that shaped his character. Unwavering in his convictions, he shares behind-the-scenes information on the reasons why he resigned as Québecâs minister of the environment under Charest; his decision to rejoin the New Democratic Party; and what it was like working closely with Jack Layton to help spearhead the âOrange Waveâ that swept the NDP into power as the Official Opposition in the 2011 federal election. Alongside this, Mulcair also sheds light on such nation-defining events as past immigration and environmental policies, the Québec Referendum, Native residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the Harper governmentâs Anti-Terrorism Act.
In this book, Mulcair reveals his vision for the country, and his position on the issues that matter most â making Strength of Conviction an essential read for all Canadians with an interest in our nationâs future. - Univ of Toronto PrGlobe & Mail Non-Fiction BestsellerToronto Star Non-Fiction BestsellerThe inside story of Tom Mulcair’s rise from modest, middle-class beginnings to the threshold of power.
He has been called the strongest Opposition leader in the television era; he was also known in Québec as the provincial Opposition’s “pit bull.” Here, in his own words, and for the first time, is the inside story of Tom Mulcair’s rise from modest, middle-class beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines: who he is, how he thinks, and how he comes by the values that shaped his character. Unwavering in his convictions, he shares behind-the-scenes information on the reasons why he resigned as Québec’s minister of the environment under Charest; his decision to rejoin the New Democratic Party; and what it was like working closely with Jack Layton to help spearhead the “Orange Wave” that swept the NDP into power as the Official Opposition in the 2011 federal election. Alongside this, Mulcair also sheds light on such nation-defining events as past immigration and environmental policies, the Québec Referendum, Native residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the Harper government’s Anti-Terrorism Act.
In this book, Mulcair reveals his vision for the country, and his position on the issues that matter most — making Strength of Conviction an essential read for all Canadians with an interest in our nation’s future. - Univ of Toronto Pr
The inside story of Thomas Mulcair’s rise from modest beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines, who he is, how he thinks, and the struggles he faced — from fighting sexual misconduct, to protecting our environment, to his work alongside Jack Layton leading the NDP to a historic breakthrough in Quebec.