Book is in French and in English.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 591).

"There is growing emphasis on the use of French and English - Canada's official languages - in today's public administration. This book makes it easier to acquire and maintain needed language skills. It covers core vocabulary in French and English related to:
Canada's system of parliamentary democracy, Canadian identity, citizen engagement, and public finance;
Public Policy: The policy and program delivery responsibilities of federal, provincial and territorial, and municipal governments; and
Administration: The day-to-day management of public sector organizations." (Book Cover)

CONTENTS:

Preface

PART I - GOVERNANCE
Democracy
The Constitution
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Parliament
Parliamentary Business
Political Parties
Political Campaigns
Elections and Electoral Process
The Government
Minister's Office
Provinces and Territories
The Judiciary
Laws and Regulations
Commissions of Inquiry

PART II - CANADA AS A NATION
Canada as a Nation
Canadian Identity and Citizenship
Citizen Engagement
Official Languages
Arts and Culture

PART III - PUBLIC FINANCE
Public Finance
Taxation
The Treasury Board
Program and Expenditure Review

PART IV - CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
Public Administration
Authority and Accountability
Values and Ethical Behaviour
Employment Equity and Diversity
Quality Services
Public Opinion Surveys
Performance Measurement and Evaluation
Internal Audit
Organizational Renewal
Change Management
Meetings

PART V - MANAGING OPERATIONS
Departmental Management
Portfolio Management
Crown Corporations
Program Management
Corporate Planning
Policy Development
Public Communications
Financial Management
Risk Management
Grants and Contributions
Government Procurement
Real Property and Facilities
Information Management
Information Technology

PART VI - PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
People Management
Workplace Health and Safety
Human Resources
Labour Relations
Pay and Benefits
Continuous Learning
Retirement

PART VII - DOMESTIC POLICY
The Economy
Employment and Housing
Industry and Trade
Poverty and Social Development
Children and Families
Literacy and Education
Healthy Living
Health Care
Public Health
Disaster Management
Science and Innovation
Energy and Natural Resources
Agriculture and Agri-food Industry
The Fisheries
Cities and Municipal Government
Transportation
Aboriginal Peoples
Voluntary Sector
Law and Order
A Free Press

PART VIII - GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Immigration and Refugees
At the Border
Foreign Relations
United Nations
United States of America
Intelligence and Global Security
Peace and Defence
Democratic Protest
Development Assistance
Human Rights
Sustainable Development and the Environment
Global Warming
Space Exploration

Note on References