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The Trouble with Canada . . . Still Paperback – April 12, 2011

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The Trouble with Canada. . . Still challenges the political, economic, and cultural order of Canada as a nation. In compelling, straight-to-the-mark fashion, William Gairdner demonstrates his conviction that Canada is caught between two irreconcilable styles of government: a top-down collectivism and a bottom-up individualism, and shows how society has been corrupted by a dangerous love affair with the former. For this twentieth-anniversary edition, Gairdner has revisited the same issues and — unfortunately — come to the same conclusions: Canada's love affair with handouts continues. More than a revised edition, this is a completely revised and fully updated clarion call to arms . . . before it is too late.

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Key Porter Books
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April 12, 2011
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6 x 1.25 x 9 inches
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155470247X
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978-1554702473
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?This is a provocative and stimulating work of advocacy, as well as a rigorous factual summary of the consequences of Canada?s profound move to the left of the past half century, and no one concerned with Canadian public policy should be without this unique, now almost institutional, work. Even those who disagree with aspects of it will find its assemblage of little-publicized facts and array of options and prospects indispensable to the national political debate under way.? Conrad Black

?...revisits the statist, politically correct, over-regulated albatross that has being weighing on Canada?s spirit. Throw it off! Gairdner shows you how. This is an eloquent plea for liberty and independence by a keen-eyed critic who combines singing prose with a gimlet eye. Read this book! You?ll want to require every politician in Ottawa to pass a test on it before assuming office.? -Roger Kimball, editor, The New Criterion (Foundation for Cultural Review, New York)

?The Trouble with Canada opened my eyes to the decline of liberty in Canada. Now, Gairdner speaks to a new generation with a thoroughly updated version of that classic book. The struggle for freedom is never over.?-Tom Flanagan, professor of political science at the University of Calgary and former Conservative Party campaign manager

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Number 1, The Globe and Mail nonfiction bestseller list

Seven months, The Globe and Mail bestseller list

More than 75,000 copies sold!

“William Gairdner’s book will have a special impact on American readers who sometimes get the impression that political economic treatises that blow down this way from up there are all written by godchildren of John Kenneth Galbraith. Mr. Gairdner sees bright and clear what Canada so greatly needs, and his mobilizing passion wonderfully animates an analytical precision that should be the reason for a national?binational?celebration.“? ?William F. Buckley

“Clear, concise and assertive?a tour d’horizon of the Canadian socio-economic landscape?medicare, bilingualism, amateur sport, multiculturism, family life and even ‘pulpit socialism’?”

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“A powerful book and searching application of new ideas about politics and economics to the continuing Canadian conundrum.“ ?Peter Brimelow

“The Trouble with Canada is a caring, comprehensive assault on our social-welfare mentality that will jolt Canadians?and help to bring the country to its senses. I recommend its author and recommend the book to all who are concerned about our future.“ ?Michael Walker

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Key Porter Books; Second Edition (April 12, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 155470247X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554702473
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches

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Jack

Simply outstanding!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 21, 2011

Following a clear, concise exposition of the origins of our liberty and the competing political ideologies at work in the West (alone worth the price of the book), William Gairdner provides a comprehensive description and analysis of Canada's particular situation - how we got here, how and why we've gone astray and what we might do about it. He clearly shows how our shift away from founding British conceptions of law and liberty towards statism is eroding our freedom, infantalizing our citizenry and limiting future growth and wealth. It's a must read for all people who value liberty.

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Sir Lancelot

Great book about the REAL Canada

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 29, 2004

Personally, I feel that this book should be added to the the grade 12 academic calender. This book really shows a bit of all sides of Canadian History, Politics, Family, and virtually every aspect with living in a "Post Troudeau" generation.
Well worth the purchase.

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... provided an educated opinion of ways to improve our great country. The author did not follow through

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2016

I purchased this book with the hope of being provided an educated opinion of ways to improve our great country. The author did not follow through. The book insults and degrades any person, organization, or idea that he did not agree with at every turn. The examples provided are simplistic at best, misleading at worst. This book (and it's sequel) will not persuade any person with a political view to change their political spots. It adds nothing to the political discourse of our nation. There are plenty of books that present the conservative point of view in a far more intelligent and persuasive manner.

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The Trouble with Canada

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 10, 1999

It is very interesting and educational book. Every library and school in Canada and yes in USA too should have a copy. And it would be beneficial for everybody to read it. You'll better understand what's happening around you and why, how the government treats you and why, where your hard earned money goes (in case you belong to so called middle class) and where it comes from if you belong to two others. If you are wondering why everything is going downhill in our society at least for majority, then this book is the must. It's not only empty talking, the book is loaded with facts. Also highly recommended for bleeding hearts and ignorant people...

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JML

A Cautionary Tale!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 2, 2018

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Exhaustively researched and now updated in this edition, William Gairdner exposes many of the political, judicial and social flaws that have slowly chipped away at our Canadian identity. As we go from day to day, we may think everything is as it ever was, but behind the scenes so much of what made this country has been bit by bit being changed and often not for the better. Gairdner lays bear the influences and reasons for this decay and points out the trouble Canada is currently in and where it will inevitably lead.

Shawn Whatley

You Won't Hear This on the CBC!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 20, 2014

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Dr. Gairdner, retired English professor and former Olympic athlete, writes well. He rips apart opinion he finds irrational, but shows respect for those who think otherwise.

It must have taken years of research to create this book. At around 500 pages, you will learn more about Canada than you ever thought you wanted to know as Gairdner pulls readers along with one egregious fact after another. Dr. Gairdner references public information, new articles, and accepted historical events, but it reads like we've never heard most of the information before.

If you care about Canada, are concerned with where the country is headed, and aren't quite sure what to say or do about it, read this book. Argue, applaud, or scream out loud, The Trouble with Canada...Still will move you to action.

Edit 2020: I gave this 4 stars years ago for being a bit longer than it needed to be. Having mulled over the content since then, I realize that this book could be three times as long. So, I now give it 5 stars without reservation. Read it. You won't agree with everything, but you cannot escape without a challenge.

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Eric

Educate Yourself

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 22, 2016

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Awesome awesome awesome. This is one great read. Every true Canadian should read this book. It is such an insight into the entire scope of Canada. Written back in 1990, I only wish I read it then. It really tells the reader just what "shape" we are in. Mr. Gairdner is correct on all accounts into the events that have taken place until now. Please read his other book "The Great Divide". Ask yourself just who you are. We are losing this great country due to political erosion. In short, buy this book and educate yourself ! ! !

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Luisa Cisterna

I think this is the best picture of Canada's politics

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on February 8, 2015

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I don't think I have the right words to describe this book! As a new Canadian, I think this is the best picture of Canada's politics, economy and social thought one could ever find. It should be used in high schools, colleges and universities.

Christopher di Armani

a must-read for every Canadian

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on April 8, 2017

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I'm only part way through this but already consider it a must-read for every Canadian. We have problems here, and hiding our head in the sand pretending they don't exist won't solve them.

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