Political Science Social Policy
A Million Futures
The Remarkable Legacy of the Canada Millennium Scholarship The Remarkable Legacy of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation
- Publisher
- Douglas & McIntyre
- Initial publish date
- Aug 2010
- Category
- Social Policy, General
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781553655596
- Publish Date
- Aug 2010
- List Price
- $32.95
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Description
In 1998, hoping to leave a legacy for the new millennium, the federal government created the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, which has since funded and empowered more than a million young Canadians. The Foundation itself has been a remarkable success story, a model of efficiency and political manoeuvring. The essential feature of the program was its innovative partnering with the provinces, recognizing different approaches to the issue - a stellar example of asymmetrical federalism.
A brilliant, funny and highly entertaining storyteller, Silver Donald Cameron tells the inside story of the Foundation’s life, which serves as a case study in astute management practice in the face of serious challenges. Woven into the narrative are the stories of individuals whose lives were affected by the Foundation’s programs. Inspiring, funny, heart-breaking and surprising, these tales form the heart of the book. A Million Futures is the definitive testament to a unique, ground-breaking and transformative institution, abounding with useful lessons for organizations of all kinds, and anyone interested in innovative public policy.
About the author
An award-winning writer of novels, short stories, drama, radio documentaries and more than 500 articles, including such essential books as The Education of Everett Richardson in 1977, Wind, Whales and Whisky: A Cape Breton Voyage in 1991, The Living Beach in 1998, and Warrior Lawyers: From Manila to Manhattan, Attorneys for the Earth in 2016, Silver Donald Cameron is the participating host of thegreeninterview.com —over one hundred educational podcasts of extended video, audio and text interviews with environmental leaders from around the world.
Editorial Reviews
"The book is an intimate account of the start-up, the inner workings and the accomplishments of the $2.5 billion foundation�the cornerstone project of Jean Chretien's government to mark the new millennium�and gives must insight into educational policy in Canada."
University Affairs
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