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How Canada Works: The People Who Make Our Nation Thrive
From #1 bestselling authors Peter Mansbridge and Mark Bulgutch comes a new book of first-person stories about the unique people and professions that make Canada work.
In this latest collection of personal stories, Peter Mansbridge and former CBC producer Mark Bulgutch shine a light on the everyday jobs that keep our nation running and the inspiring people who perform them with empathy and kindness.
Meet the high school principal in British Columbia who is mentoring the next generation. Hear from the chief of the Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario, who sacrifices his personal time to fight for better resources for his community, which has had a boil water advisory since the mid-1990s. From the air traffic controller who ensures people get to where they need to go, to the midwife in Saskatchewan who guides families through pregnancy and the birthing process, these are the jobs that connect Canadians on both a logistical and personal level.
Though Canada is still very much a work in progress, this enlightening book celebrates how we are greater than the sum of our parts by championing the people that make our country great.
In this latest collection of personal stories, Peter Mansbridge and former CBC producer Mark Bulgutch shine a light on the everyday jobs that keep our nation running and the inspiring people who perform them with empathy and kindness.
Meet the high school principal in British Columbia who is mentoring the next generation. Hear from the chief of the Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario, who sacrifices his personal time to fight for better resources for his community, which has had a boil water advisory since the mid-1990s. From the air traffic controller who ensures people get to where they need to go, to the midwife in Saskatchewan who guides families through pregnancy and the birthing process, these are the jobs that connect Canadians on both a logistical and personal level.
Though Canada is still very much a work in progress, this enlightening book celebrates how we are greater than the sum of our parts by championing the people that make our country great.
- GenresNonfiction
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 21, 2023
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Peter Mansbridge
14 books28 followersPeter Mansbridge, OC, a Canadian broadcaster and news anchor, is the CBC News Chief Correspondent and anchor of The National, CBC Television's flagship nightly newscast. In 1999, he launched a new program, Mansbridge One on One, in which he interviews newsmakers.
Mansbridge was born in London, England but raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He lives in Stratford, Ontario.
Mansbridge was born in London, England but raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He lives in Stratford, Ontario.
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August 30, 2024
Canada Really Does Work
I really enjoyed this book. I'm originally Canadian And still hold dual citizenship But I've come to regard my country of birth as A sort of weird and quirky place where nothing really works properly and political correctness Is the order of the day. This book reminded me Of all the normal nice people I associate with Canadians. Also reminded me How hard working they are and they don't complain all the time ! I Noticed many of the stories From Atlantic Canada. I think it's somewhere I need to visit.The GTA has become a zoo Thanks so much for restoring my faith in my country of birth.
I really enjoyed this book. I'm originally Canadian And still hold dual citizenship But I've come to regard my country of birth as A sort of weird and quirky place where nothing really works properly and political correctness Is the order of the day. This book reminded me Of all the normal nice people I associate with Canadians. Also reminded me How hard working they are and they don't complain all the time ! I Noticed many of the stories From Atlantic Canada. I think it's somewhere I need to visit.The GTA has become a zoo Thanks so much for restoring my faith in my country of birth.
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