Lions or Jellyfish

Raymond B. Blake is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at the University of Regina.

• IntroductionChapter 1. Smallwood, Diefenbaker and Term 29: Failed IntergovernmentalismChapter 2. Federalism for Bullies: Newfoundland, Quebec, Ottawa and Hydroelectric Development in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1960–1970Chapter 3. Classic Federalism: The Resettlement of Fishing Communities in Newfoundland and Labrador to 1965Chapter 4. Co-operative Federalism: Newfoundland, Ottawa and Resettlement after 1965Chapter 5. Unraveling the Question: Federal or Provincial Jurisdiction on Offshore Oil and GasChapter 6. The Nationalists: Trudeau, Peckford and the Struggle for Offshore Oil and GasChapter 7. Reason, Passion and Intransigence: Federalism, Clyde Wells and Brian MulroneyChapter 8. The Battle for A Fair Share: Danny Williams, Equalization and OttawaConclusion

‘Lions and Jellyfish, a trenchant, gripping, and revealing study… Raymond Blake’s book is one that should be read by all who wish to understand eight of the most important events in the history of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.’- Robert Edwards (Newfoundland and Labrador Quarterly vol 108:04:2016) ‘Lions or Jellyfish is a polished investigation of the often-strained relationship between Ottawa and Newfoundland and Labrador…. Raymond Blake brings sophisticated analysis and a well- constructed narrative.’(Canadian Historical Society Bulletin vol 42:02:2016)