needs to do the reconciling. Although a “hazy” concept,194 reconciliation in the transitional justice realm refers to repairing “torn relationships between ethnic, religious, regional, or political groups, between neighbours, ...
Author: Kim Stanton
Publisher: UBC Press
ISBN: 9780774866682
Category: Political Science
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Hundreds of commissions of inquiry have been struck in Canada since before Confederation, but many of their recommendations are never implemented. Reconciling Truths explores the role and implications of public inquiries, particularly their limits and possibilities in an era of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Providing examples and in-depth critical analysis of the leadership and process of various commissions, Kim Stanton offers practical guidance on how to improve their effectiveness. This forthright study affirms the potential of inquiries to create a dialogue about issues of public importance, paving the way for policy change and shifting the dominant Canadian narrative over time.