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Canadian Authors and Books: An Endangered Species?
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CFE Virtual Forum Series: Although there are many Canadian writers and genuine public interest, why is there a decline in sales and borrowing of Canadian books? What does this mean for Canada? What can be done? Panel discussion of these vital issues. Feb 18 at 4 pm. Free. No registration required. ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567
Panelists include Drew Hayden Taylor (Canadian playwright and author), Pilar Martinez (CEO, Edmonton Public Library), Barb Minett (Founding co-owner, The Bookshelf), Jim Lorimer (Publisher, James Lorimer & Co.). Moderated by Victor Rab
The Globe and Mail Rod Mickleburgh Published January 14, 2021
Ben Welland
Except for a historic venture into the politics of Newfoundland, Ed Finn was not one to generate headlines. He was a behind-the-scenes guy. Over a career that spanned nearly 70 years, Mr. Finn used his skills as a communicator and strategist to advance unions and progressive causes ranging from the bitter Newfoundland loggers’ strike in 1959 to the fierce fight for medicare in Saskatchewan to the anti-free trade movement to myriad union battles across the country.
He also brought the views of labour into the mainstream media with a long-running weekly column in the Toronto Star. The column developed a strong following because it went beyond union rhetoric. Mr. Finn steered his own course, often irritating labour leaders by taking positions that strayed from their official line.