The True North Talks - Softcover

Kingston, John D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1834182735 ISBN 13: 9781834182735

Publisher: Tellwell Talent, 2025

Synopsis

The True North Talks is an action-driven political novel where intrigue meets history in the making. A bold plan to reshape the Canadian Constitution is set in motion. At the heart of the debate—Quebec.

As newly elected Prime Minister from the West brings long-avoided questions to the surface, he must confront what happens when the prospect of separation moves from debate to reality. Energy corridors, minority language rights, Indigenous participation, and federal authority collide in negotiations where quiet maneuvering matters as much as public debate.

Political leaders, Indigenous voices, and federal institutions are drawn in, as moments of cooperation are punctuated by political extremism, covert operations, and sudden violence that threaten to derail the process.

The True North Talks examines the legal, social, and human consequences of separation. It is not a story about choosing sides, but about understanding what follows when a choice is made—and what unity might require.

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About the Author

A former Quebecer who left after the last FLQ crisis, John D. Kingston brings a unique perspective to Canada's political landscape. A passionate advocate for national unity, he explores the path toward a stronger, more resilient Confederation. Kingston lives in Toronto and holds a degree in economics, and an MBA from Western University. This is his second novel. His first, Level Playing Field, is a tale of foreign intrigue set against the backdrop of 1990s trade tensions, with Japan at the heart of the conflict.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1834182735
• ISBN 13: 9781834182735
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 310