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In celebration of Sir Wilfrid Laurier's 175th birthday -- November 20th, 2016 is "Sir Wilfrid Laurier Day" -- this is the first time his most important and iconic speeches will be published in book form, annotated and with essays by a stunning array of politicians, journalists, and acclaimed academics. "Sunny ways my friends, sunny ways." These were the words used in triumph by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the night he was elected Canada's 23rd Prime Minister. They were also the words Sir Wilfrid Laurier used to call Canadians to greatness a century before. "Canada Always" brings together the most significant speeches of one of Canada's greatest leaders on the 175th anniversary of his birth. Readers will follow Laurier from his earliest years in Canadian politics, through his history-making fifteen-year Premiership, and then again as his generous vision of Canada is sorely tested by the flames and fire of the First World War. Edited by veteran political speechwriter and PM historian Arthur Milnes, "Canada Always" features essays of commentary by seven of Laurier's living successors as Prime Minister of Canada. They are joined by Mr. Justice Thomas Cromwell of the Supreme Court of Canada; past Prime Ministerial chiefs-of-staff like Thomas Axworthy, Edward Goldenberg, Nigel Wright, Derek Burney, and Hugh Segal; journalists Andre Pratte, Steve Paikin, Jane Taber, Lawrence Martin, and Andrew Cohen; past and sitting Premiers Rachel Notley, Christy Clark, Jean Charest, Roy Romanow, Alison Redford, and Bob Rae; distinguished academics including David Asper; former US Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson (on Laurier's legacy in Canada-US relations); while the Rt. Hon. Tony Blair considers Laurier from his unique position as a past Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As Canada stands on the cusp of her 150th birthday, "Canada Always" will be an essential part of the library of any Canadian seeking a further understanding of the words that defined our nation: Laurier's words."

Highlights Roosevelt's 1938 speech pledging to defend Canada if the Dominion was ever attacked

Highlights Roosevelt's 1938 speech pledging to defend Canada if the Dominion was ever attacked

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter highlights the work of the former president and first lady with Prime Ministers Joe Clark and Pierre Trudeau, both in the White House and beyond to the activities of the Carter Center, and is a documentary tribute to the Carters from a wide variety of Canadians across the political spectrum. It also provides glimpses of the rural Georgia town, Plains, the home of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, through a Canadian prism. A selection of President Carter's major addresses, including his Nobel Peace Prize lecture, is also included.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter highlights the work of the former president and first lady with Prime Ministers Joe Clark and Pierre Trudeau, both in the White House and beyond to the activities of the Carter Center, and is a documentary tribute to the Carters from a wide variety of Canadians across the political spectrum. It also provides glimpses of the rural Georgia town, Plains, the home of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, through a Canadian prism. A selection of President Carter's major addresses, including his Nobel Peace Prize lecture, is also included.

America's unstoppable former president Jimmy Carter will mark his 98th birthday this year. To celebrate this milestone, distinguished commentator and political speechwriter Arthur Milnes has assembled 98 of Carter's accomplishments in his 98 Reasons to Thank Jimmy Carter. These range from the well-known-forging peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David, building homes with Habitat for Humanity-to the lesser known: establishing today's American craft brewing industry and helping create a new and environmentally friendly line of guitars. Famed actor Dan Aykroyd, who portrayed the 39th president on Saturday Night Live, is already praising 98 Reasons to Thank Jimmy Carter. "Jimmy Carter served only one term as president, swept out of office by the 'silent majority, ' whom even the fumes of Watergate could not alienate from their beloved Republican archetypes," he writes. "He is perceived (today) as not only an accomplished president but also as a supreme human being whose post-presidency has had massive worldwide positive impact. There are many things to thank Jimmy Carter for: his decency, compassion, ethical humanism, honesty, and integrity. Here are 98 more." Perceptive, witty, and thoroughly researched, 98 Reasons to Thank Jimmy Carter is already earning praise from citizens and scholars alike. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to Habitat for Humanity.