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7. Inclusion / Social Justice

An Examination of Canadians' Attitudes on the State of National Unity : Research Reports

Author: S. Riopelle Ouellet  (1992-01-01)
Description: This paper examines Canadians' attitudes towards national unity through a systematic review of public opinion data. In addition to examining general perceptions on the importance of "keeping the country together", this paper explores available data relating to the federal government's proposed constitutional package. Such data includes attitudes towards Senate reform, federal spending and opting out provisions, a social Charter, aboriginal self-government, recognition of Quebec as a "distinct society, the decision-making process and provincial versus federal jurisdiction over selected areas.
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Globalization Triumphant or Globalization in Retreat: Implications for Canada : Research Reports

Author: D. Cameron, J. Gross Stein, Research and Statistics Division   (2003-02-24)
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Just Research 2005- Issue No.13 : Research Reports

Author:   (2005-12-01)
Description: In this issue, we are focusing on a topical and thought provoking theme: Achieving Justice for Vulnerable Canadians. The articles in this edition of Just Research shed light on a number of significant issues concerning some of the more vulnerable groups of Canadian society.
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Public Attitudes Towards the Legitimacy of our Institutions and the Administration of Justice : Research Reports

Author: S. Riopelle Ouellet  (1991-06-01)
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Public Knowledge of Crime and Justice: An Inventory of Canadian Findings : Research Reports

Author: J.V. Roberts  (1994-04-03)
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Questions & Answers on Drug Use and Offending : Questions & Answers

Author: N. Quann  (2004-02-03)
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Regulatory Negotiation Issues and Applications : Research Reports

Author: L. Axon, B. Hann  (1994-03-01)
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Rural Women and Violence: A Study of Two Communities in British Columbia : Research Reports

Author: Y. Jiwani, S. Moore, P. Kachuk  (2000-01-01)
Description: Rural women in abusive relationships are doubly isolated because of their distance from services and support and because of their partners' controlling behaviours.
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Rural Women and Violence: A Study of Two Rural Women and Violence: A Study of Two Communities in British Columbia UNEDITED : Research Reports

Author: Y. Jiwani  (1998-12-01)
Description: Rural women in abusive relationships are doubly isolated because of their distance from services and support and because of their partners' controlling behaviours. [More info...]
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Social Implications of Current Trends in Information and Communications Technologies : Research Reports

Author: A. Clement, C. McTaggart, F. Stalder  (2003-02-24)
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Summary report on victim impact statement focus groups : Research Reports

Author: C. Meredith, C. Paquette  (2003-08-11)
Description: This report describes the conduct and findings of six focus groups with crime victims who have completed Victim Impact Statements. This research was conducted on behalf of the Department of Justice Canada, Policy Centre for Victim Issues. [More info...]
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The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice Practices: Meta-Analysis : Research Reports

Author: J. Latimer, C. Dowden, D. Muise  (2001-08-11)
Description: This is the first in a series of publications from the Research and Statistics Division that will profile innovative policy research methods. Through this series readers will be introduced to some of the more interesting and progressive methodological. [More info...]
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The Role of the Victim in the Criminal Process: A Literature Review from 1989 to 1999 : Research Reports

Author: A.N. Young  (2001-08-11)
Description: The literature review produced in this report is not intended to be a sterile catalogue of articles and books, but rather it is intended to be a compendious summary of recurring themes found in the literature [More info...]
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