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"This exhaustively researched and deftly written book offers a first-hand view of the inner workings of the Canadian federal government, with a particular focus on the interplay between the Prime Minister's Office, the Privy Council Office, the federal cabinet, and the role backbench MPs, and parliamentary committees. Brodie argues that the various workings of the PMO, PCO, the cabinet, parliamentary committees, and the role of backbench MPs puts a lie to the proposition that the prime minister has evolved into the role of a dictator of sorts with unchecked control over the levers of political power. He offers a much-needed corrective to the dominant thinking that a Canadian prime minister holds power without limits, approaching unchecked domination over party, caucus, cabinet, Parliament, the public service, and the policy agenda. In Brodie's view, the prime minister is not a tyrant. There are effective checks on executive power. The golden age of Parliament and the backbencher is probably now. The author's contribution is that of a former insider, someone who worked at the centre and witnessed the circumstances, many of them institutional in character, that constrain the prime minister. The book calls for sober second thought about many of the proposals for reform."--

Legislative power --- Power, Legislative --- Constitutional law --- Implied powers (Constitutional law) --- Judicial review --- Separation of powers --- Canada --- Politics and government. --- Canada. --- Powers and duties. --- Parliament of Canada --- Parlement du Canada

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The first examination of stand-up comedy through the lens of folklore

Stand-up comedy. --- Comedians --- Wit and humor --- Social aspects.

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""As the novel coronavirus (now COVID-19) spread around the world, so too did theories, stories, and conspiracy beliefs about the new virus. These theories infected communities from the halls of Congress to Facebook groups, spreading quickly in newspapers, on various social media and between friends. They spurred debate about the origins, treatment options and responses to COVID-19, creating distrust towards public health workers and suspicion of vaccines. This book examines the most popular COVID-19 theories, connecting current conspiracy beliefs to long-standing fears and urban legends. By examining the vehicles and mechanisms of COVID-19 conspiracy, readers can better understand how theories spread and how to respond to misinformation."-Provided by publisher"--

COVID-19 (Disease) --- Conspiracy theories. --- Medical misconceptions. --- Medical misconceptions --- Conspiracy theories

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The term contemporary legend denotes the communication of an extraordinary event, in active circulation within a group, expressed through narrative, through narrative fragment, through ostensive practice, or through allusion. It is contemporary to the time in which it is active, not simply to the present day of the folklorist. Moreover, at the time of its communication, it is considered credible inasmuch as it resonates within the already established worldview of the group in which it arises. Contemporary legend is the academic term of preference for what is often called an urban legend or urban myth. This entry examines the contemporary legend research, the performance of contemporary legends, and methods for researching contemporary legends.

Anthropology. --- Communication and Media Studies. --- Sociology.

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Psychologists face ethical and cultural intricacies in their work on a daily basis. Psychology graduate training and continuing education programs often focus mainly on common ethical issues and mainstream psychological services and settings. Although this provides a wealth of valuable information, it also necessary to look beyond the usual and mainstream. Ethics in Action brings together thirty-four psychologists and eight collaborating professionals from allied disciplines, including nursing, social work, emergency services, and veterinary medicine, to share wisdom gained from facing ethical questions in real-world practice. These knowledgeable contributors share their experiences working with new Canadians, religious minorities, Indigenous communities, and more. They address issues of self-care, teamwork, collaboration, and interprofessional practice. They share the challenges that can arise when working within long-term care facilities, rural settings, equine-therapy settings, academia, and with people in unique circumstances. Structured around the four ethical principles that form the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, this book goes far beyond the basics, building awareness of the many complex and varied ethical issues practitioners may face. Each chapter includes reflection questions, challenging readers to better understand themselves and to prepare them to respond to complicated situations from an ethical perspective.

PSYCHOLOGY / Practice Management. --- canadian code of ethics. --- code of ethics. --- ethics. --- international psychology. --- practice. --- psychological assessment. --- psychology. --- research. --- teaching. --- universal declaration of ethical principles for psychologists.