A Tale of Two Countries Contributor(s): Saillant, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 1771084472 ISBN-13: 9781771084475 Publisher: Nimbus Publishing (CN) OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Demography - Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy - Political Science | Geopolitics |
Dewey: 304.609 |
LCCN: 2016497805 |
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6" W x 9" (0.72 lbs) 240 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What author Richard Saillant calls Canada's Great Demographic Imbalance--"the highly uneven pace at which Canada's regions are aging"--policy analyst Donald J. Savoie, in his Foreword, calls "one of the country's most demanding challenges for the next two decades." With a broad scope deeply anchored in demographics, A Tale of Two Countries focuses on Saillant's powerful argument: that the "twin forces of economic and demographic gravity" spell trouble for eastern Canada, and for the country as a whole, if we don't act now. First we must face a harsh truth: "the contrast is stark between have and haveless provinces and it is about to get starker." The result? Two distinct Canadas: one poorer, older; the other younger, dynamic. While the former struggles to weather the demographic storm, the latter, while maintaining a status quo, will have "little appetite" for bailing out the older Canada." Without a significant shift in perspective, Saillant argues, Canada will be a country torn apart. With charts, extensive endnotes, and compelling arguments, A Tale of Two Countries is a must-read for those seeking an accessible, evidence-based policy analysis of Canada's uncertain future, recommendations for addressing its consequences, and their potential impact on all Canadians. |