Canadian Studies

This book traces the history of the allumettières of the E. B. Eddy company in Hull. Mostly young French-Canadian women, these “match girls” were exposed to numerous dangers in exchange for meagre wages. Despite various obstacles, they advocated for better working conditions by unionizing. Learn More

This book traces the history of the allumettières of the E. B. Eddy company in Hull. Mostly young French-Canadian women, these “match girls” were exposed to numerous dangers in exchange for meagre wages. Despite various obstacles, they advocated for better working conditions by unionizing. Learn More

Material Traces of War draws attention to the untold stories of women and war. It features women who served in the military, volunteered their time, worked as civilians and grieved lost loved ones, through objects, images and archival documents.

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How did Québécois society affect the evolution of Judaism in Montreal? What influence did the Jewish presence have throughout the province? This book examines the history of the complex and fascinating relationship Jews have had with Québécois society over a span of four centuries. Learn More

Women in Radio: Unfiltered Voices offers a fascinating look at the women who built their career in broadcasting, the issues specific to them, and their contributions to their field. Each story paints a unique portrait of a person’s or a group’s legacy to the radio industry. Learn More

Women in Radio: Unfiltered Voices offers a fascinating look at the women who built their career in broadcasting, the issues specific to them, and their contributions to their field. Each story paints a unique portrait of a person’s or a group’s legacy to the radio industry. Learn More

Between 1928 and 1971, nearly one million immigrants landed in Canada at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Pier 21: A History presents a history of this important Canadian ocean immigration facility during its years of operation and later emergence as a site of public commemoration. Learn More

Between 1928 and 1971, nearly one million immigrants landed in Canada at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Quai 21 : Une histoire (also available in English: Pier 21: A History) presents a history of this important Canadian ocean immigration facility during its years of operation and later emergence as a site of public commemoration. Learn More

‘With my jingle in your brain, allow the Bridge to arch again’. How are we to understand Leonard Cohen’s plea? Who speaks to whom in this oeuvre spanning six decades? Francis Mus considers the different guises or ‘demons’ that the Canadian singer-songwriter assumes. Learn More