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The Potential Impact Of Aboriginal Title On Aquaculture Policy, Diana Ginn
The Potential Impact Of Aboriginal Title On Aquaculture Policy, Diana Ginn
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This chapter discusses the potential impact of aboriginal property rights on the development of aquaculture policy by considering whether such rights could provide a basis for First Nation peoples to participate in aquaculture or to manage the participation of others in this industry. The purpose of the chapter is to describe the relevant law as it now stands, to identify issues that have not yet been decided and to consider how the courts might approach such issues in the future.
Religious Discourse In The Public Square, David Blaikie, Diana Ginn
Religious Discourse In The Public Square, David Blaikie, Diana Ginn
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Full, open, and civilized discourse among citizens is fundamental to the life of a liberal democracy. It seems trite to assert that no discourse should be prohibited or excluded simply because it is grounded in religious faith or employs religious beliefs to justify a particular position. Yet there are those who contend that it is improper for citizens to use religious arguments when debating or deciding issues in the public square, that metaphorical arena where issues of public policy are discussed and contested. In this article we challenge this position, examining the various arguments that are put forward for keeping …
Problematic Principles: The Cma On Public/Private Health Care, Jocelyn Downie, Nuala Kenny, Chantelle Rajotte
Problematic Principles: The Cma On Public/Private Health Care, Jocelyn Downie, Nuala Kenny, Chantelle Rajotte
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In June 2006, the Canadian Medical Association [CMA] published a discussion paper, "It's about access! Informing the debate on public and private health care," to evaluate how best to manage the public and private health care sectors in order to improve access to high-quality health care. The report comes at a critical time for the health care system in Canada, with the talk of renewal and reform at the forefront of public discussion. In their report, the CMA "identified 10 first-order policy principles that should guide any policy and decision-making related to the public-private interface." The CMA's use of these …