People, Politics, and Government: A Canadian Perspective, seventh editionfeatures updated material that reflects relevant Canadian and world issues, and confronts contemporary issues such as the environment, poverty, racism and sexual diversity. It includes the results from 2008 US and Canadian federal elections, and discusses recent controversies such as Canada’s peacekeeping role and the growing importance of the European Union. It also features an expanded section on political parties, interest, and pressure groups, to help students understand and compare Canadian government institutions and the politics we experience with those of other states in the global community.
