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Challenges assumptions about intelligence, proposing an integrated cognitive framework (ICF) that includes humans, animals, plants, bacteria, and AI. It argues that embracing this perspective is crucial for addressing the climate crisis and ensuring a sustainable future.

Presents retired Lieutenant-General Michel Maisonneuve's passionate call for Canadians to recommit to principles of peace, order and good government, and build for the benefit of future generations a tolerant and diverse nation with boundless potential.

This biography of suffragette Lillian Beynon Thomas fills an important gap in the history of the 'votes for women' movement, a campaign which saw Manitoba become the earliest Canadian jurisdiction to grant women the franchise.

Examines how Gen Z is driving change in the U.S., in part thanks to increasing political participation of marginalized populations. Through activism on reproductive rights, climate change, and social justice, this generation is reshaping American politics.

Critically examines the legacy of the British Empire, questioning claims of pervasive racism, exploitation, and violence. While acknowledging injustices, the author argues the Empire also promoted abolition, law, and global trade, challenging prevailing anti-colonial narratives.

Examines the escalating geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China, exploring how their competition over economic, military, and ideological influence will shape global power dynamics, international alliances, and future conflicts in the 21st century.

Explores how a few powerful corporations dominate global agricultural inputs, shaped by historical market, technology, and policy advantages. It examines the social, ecological, and health impacts of industrial agriculture and efforts to challenge corporate control.

Provides an overview of Canadian constitutional law, covering statutes, court decisions, and principles like the Constitution Acts, Indigenous rights, and federalism. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of Canadian law.

Helps public administration professionals overcome data fear, offering techniques to manage anxiety around using, sharing, and reporting data. It includes a self-assessment tool and strategies for fostering a data-informed culture in organizations and communities.

Chronicles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s first century, from its 1924 founding to its centennial in 2024. The author examines the RCAF’s evolution, missions, and challenges, offering insights into both its military and human dimensions.

This powerful reflection critiques the broken promises of the West, exploring systemic injustice, moral decay, and the disillusionment of immigrants and marginalized groups. It grapples with the struggle to find hope and possibility amid widespread societal failure.

Prairie Oddities: Punkinhead, Peculiar Gravity, and More Lesser-Known Histories This delightful collection uncovers lesser-known historical tales from middle Canada, highlighting forgotten figures, events, and stories. From a fugitive-turned-folk hero to the mystery of Hudson Bay's gravity, it revives fascinating moments often overlooked by mainstream history.

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The Reading Room

April 2025

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