Barry Ferguson – författare

The Rowell-Sirois Commission and the Remaking of Canadian Federalism investigates the groundbreaking inquiry launched to reconstruct the federal system and reveals its legacy for Canadian federalism today.In 1937, the Canadian confederation was broken. As the Depression ground on, the provinces faced increasing obligations but limited funds, while the dominion had fewer responsibilities but lucrative revenue sources. The commission was struck to review the system. Overcoming a process beset by conflicts, the report proposed a bold new form of federalism based on the national collection of major tax revenues and unconditional transfers of these revenues to provinces based on fiscal need.Robert Wardhaugh and Barry Ferguson dig through the evidence and counter misconceptions to demonstrate that even though the report was at first rejected, it provided a storehouse of innovative ideas that redefined the nature of federal government and shaped policy – and thinking – about federalism for decades.

Most church congregations know the hymns Teach me my God and King and Let all the world in every corner sing. George Herbert, Rector of Fugglestone with Bemerton from 1630-1633, wrote these words and over 160 other poems. Another Music provides a unique collection, setting to music as hymns a number of Herbert's lesser known poems, covering aspects of the Church's Year. The music specially composed for this collection has been provided by musicians with a special connection to the Salisbury area, including Barry Ferguson, David Halls, Edmund Hampton, Simon Lole, Howard Moody, Alec Roth and Richard Shephard. They provide music in a wide variety of styles, enhancing Herbert's words and bringing his poems to a fresh audience.

A true story of inner courage and coming to grips with his past, Barry Ferguson takes us on a trip of transformation after nearly dying in two separate car accidents during a six-week period. Collision Course asks one question: If you died today, could you honestly say you gave more love than you received? The answer comes in the form of step-by-step instructions aimed at helping people quickly heal their broken lives that really work! It reminds people that the journey of life is more important than the destination, and that everything they need to succeed in life comes from God.