{"product_id":"strength-of-conviction-paperback","title":"Strength of Conviction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTom Mulcair\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobe \u0026amp; Mail Non-Fiction Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eToronto Star Non-Fiction Bestseller\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The inside story of Tom Mulcair's rise from modest, middle-class beginnings to the threshold of power.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe has been called the strongest Opposition leader in the television era; he was also known in Québec as the provincial Opposition's \"pit bull.\" Here, in his own words, and for the first time, is the inside story of Tom Mulcair's rise from modest, middle-class beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines: who he is, how he thinks, and how he comes by the values that shaped his character. Unwavering in his convictions, he shares behind-the-scenes information on the reasons why he resigned as Québec's minister of the environment under Charest; his decision to rejoin the New Democratic Party; and what it was like working closely with Jack Layton to help spearhead the \"Orange Wave\" that swept the NDP into power as the Official Opposition in the 2011 federal election. Alongside this, Mulcair also sheds light on such nation-defining events as past immigration and environmental policies, the Québec Referendum, Native residential schools and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the Harper government's Anti-Terrorism Act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this book, Mulcair reveals his vision for the country, and his position on the issues that matter most -- making \u003ci\u003eStrength of Conviction\u003c\/i\u003e an essential read for all Canadians with an interest in our nation's future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Mulcair\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Ottawa and raised in Laval, Québec. After attending law school at McGill University, Tom chose a career in the civil service and later in politics. He has served in a number of prominent positions, including as Québec's environment minister. In 2012 Tom was elected leader of the NDP and leader of the Official Opposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383665148082,"sku":"9781459732957","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f9de68dc4e7536e562026c3e9eef2c54.webp?v=1777865448","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/strength-of-conviction-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}