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- Status: Ended
- First Aired: October 26, 1987
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 5
- Networks: TVOntario
- Genres: Documentary
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Reckoning: The Political Economy of Canada(1987)
Overview
James Laxer, chairman of the political science department at Atkinson College, is the host for a five-part series examining Canada's role in the changing world economy. Produced by the NFB, the series explores free trade, the rise of the Japanese economy and the challenges posed by new technology.
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5 episodes • 1987
Miniseries
5 episodes • 1987
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rise and Fall of American Business Culture | Oct 26, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Shift Change | Nov 2, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Riding the Tornado | Nov 9, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 4 | In Bed with an Elephant | Nov 16, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 5 | At the Crossroads | Nov 23, 1987 | 0.0 |
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