James Robert Laxer also known as Jim Laxer, was a Canadian political economist, historian, public intellectual, and political activist who served as a professor at York University. Best known as co-founder of the Waffle, on whose behalf he ran for the leadership of the New Democratic Party in 1971. He was the author of more than two dozen books, mostly on Canadian political economy and history.
Reckoning:
The Political Economy of Canada
A documentary series that shined a light on Canada’s position in the global economy in the late 20th century, especially in relation to its closest neighbour, the United States.
Hosted by
James Laxer
Produced by
Kent Martin
The Series includes the following works;
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Moira Simpson
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The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture
Kalle Lasn
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Jefferson Lewis
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Kent Martin
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Bob Lower
To Watch the films in the Series
https://www.nfb.ca/collection/reckoning-the-political-economy-of-canada-series/