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| Canadian Social Studies | 3 |
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| Kilgour, David | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Policymakers | 1 |
| Practitioners | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedKilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Discusses Canadian government policy dealing with internal matters of party politics and international questions of human rights. Describes the political situation in Burma as an oppressive military regime. Urges the Canadian government to take a firmer stand to influence the international community against tolerating regimes that are guilty of…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Foreign Countries, International Relations, Policy
Peer reviewedKilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1998
Highlights Canada's high marks in a poll on its international image in 20 countries. Asks how Canada should take advantage of its positive international image. Notes areas where Canadian foreign policy is most admired: advancement of global peace and human rights, provision of aid, and participation in international peacekeeping. (DSK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Cooperation
Peer reviewedKilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Argues that new patterns of trade and production combined with an emphasis on a knowledge-based economy/society make it imperative that Canada upgrade its educational system. Specifically notes that several growing and dominant industries (microelectronics, biotechnology, telecommunications) require a high-tech skilled labor force. (MJP)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Economic Impact, Education Work Relationship, Educational Improvement
