Walter Gordon: A Political Memoir (Goodread Biographies)
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0887801102 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 395 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Newman)"He is a straight shooter." (Christopher Young Southam News Services)"A story of real politics, of a man of some expertise, some frailties, and a great deal of honour." (Dave Godfrey Canadian Forum) . "An attractive, compassionate introvert with a deep personal belief in freedom and the humanistic worth of the Canadian experiment." (Peter C
He worked to enshrine this perspective in the Liberal Party, the Pearson government and in Canadian politics generally.Walter Gordon: A Political Memoir tells the story of a politician who put principles above personal ambition, who suffered disappointments and defeats, but who always stood out as a man who remained true to his beliefs.. But Gordon was different from many of his associates--he had an abiding concern for Canada, and for ensuring the independence of its enconomy. Walter Gordon was a born member of the Canadian Establishment, a senior partner in one of the country's major accounting firms, successful and powerful in the world of business. After considerable persuasion by his close friend Prime Minister Lester Pearson, Gordon left business for politics and became finance minister in the Liberal government in 1963
Last of the Canadian Economic Nationalists This book was recommended to me while researching a work on Avro Canada by a Canadian investment banker working for a member bank of the Federal Reserve Board. This was quite interesting as Gordon's book led me to information substantiating, in my view at least, the infamous "Global Conspiracy" of which the "FED" is a key player.Once Diefenbaker had been ousted by the Liberals, (with the assistance of a well-timed currency
He continued his advocacy for Canadian economic independence, nuclear disarmament and other issues after his retirement from active politics. Pearson, serving as Minister of Finance. After a long and distinguished career in business and public service he joined the government of Lester B. . WALTER GORDON was born in Toronto and educated at Upper Canada College