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1. ARDA: An Experiment in Development Planning.

Author

McCrorie, James N.

Abstract

A study of the nature and functions of Canada's Agricultural and Rural Development Act (ARDA) and related legislation at federal and provincial levels is presented. The study was commissioned in September of 1966 by the Canadian Council on Rural Development for the purpose of encouraging a greater public understanding of the assumptions, concepts, and mechanics of government regional development and planning through ARDA and related legislation. Main topics of discussion include assumptions and concept of the ARDA, responses of the provinces, variations of programming, and comprehensive regional planning. Conclusions relating to ARDA, regional development, comprehensive planning, and bureaucracy are given. The document contains a bibliography. (AL)

Published
1969

4. Review of Regional Studies: The Interplay of Land and Peo~ ple

Author

McCrorie, James N. and McCrorie, James N.

Abstract

In 1987 Baylor University sponsored a national symposium on the concepts and applications of regionalism. From all accounts, the three..day conference was a success and the sponsors were persuaded to publish the proceedings. The result is Regional Studies: The Interplay of Land and People, edited by Glen E. Lich.

Published
1994

7. Needless tragedy result of profit-seeking and deregulation Market "freedom" to put profits first needs to be curtailed Does "need" for oil justify harm of hauling and burning it?

Author

McCrorie, James N.

Subjects
*PETROLEUM transportation, *RAILROAD accidents, *POLITICAL leadership
Abstract

The article presents the author's comments on the derailing of a train with multiple oil-filled cars in the heart of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. The author says that the concerns of the town's residents, who called the operation unsafe since years, was dismissed by business and political leaders. According to the author, the incident shattered an appearance and assurance that served the interests of those who created them.

Published
2013

8. Canada eats Crow.

Author

McCrorie, James N.

Subjects
*GRAIN trade
Abstract

Reports on the decision of the Canadian Finance Minister to end the Crow rates for grain transportation. Features of the Crow's Nest Pass Rate Agreement; Reasons for the abolition of the agreement; Economic implications; Effect on the future of the Canadian Wheat Board.

Published
1995

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