Part one of term paper
Introduction In 1994, the Globe and Mail reported that question period in the Alberta legislature had turned into a “rowdy exchange.” Liberal leader Laurence Decore had requested that Premier Klein clarify his government's vague reference to piloting charter schools in the speech from the throne. Klein responded that he was not exactly ...

Part two of term paper
... government passed charter legislation in 1994, and at present eight charter schools are in operation in Alberta. Further, the Mike Harris government in Ontario has begun to investigate the viability of charter schools in spite of fervent opposition from school trustees and the Teacher's unions. (Dube, A4) Some say the charter movement in Canada is an attempt to allow for increased local participation in decision making, save money by cutting down on costly administration and foster innovation th ...