John Ibbitson

  • 5

    Catalog books

  • 2

    Works

  • 1990 to 2010

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

John Ibbitson examines politics and identity through close attention to place and institutions. In Loyal No More he traces Ontario’s historical tensions with Confederation, combining reportage and analysis to show how provincial interests, political movements, and shifting public sentiment shape debates about autonomy and belonging.

Ibbitson balances narrative history with contemporary reporting, highlighting the causes and consequences of regional discontent. His writing focuses on the practical mechanics of political change—electoral strategy, policy conflicts, and civic response—revealing how local currents can alter national conversations.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Clear, issue-driven political reporting • Analysis of Canadian federal–provincial relations • Accessible books on contemporary political debates

Genres and themes: Canadian politics • Constitutional questions • Provincial identity

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want concise, informed accounts of Ontario’s political choices and the province’s place in Canada.

Start with Loyal No More to explore Ibbitson’s perspective on Ontario’s political trajectory and provincial-federal dynamics.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Loyal No More: Ontario's Struggle for a Separate Destiny

    Harpercollins • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 225 pages.

  2. Open & shut

    McClelland & Stewart • 2009 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Starcrosser

    Collier Macmillan Canada • 1990 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1990 • 88 pages.

  4. The perils of storytelling

    Toronto Public Library • 2010 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 22 pages.

  5. The Wimp

    Rebound by Sagebrush • 1999 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1999.

How The Picks Compare

  • Open & shut is the easier short commitment, while Loyal No More: Ontario's Struggle for a Separate Destiny asks for more reading time up front.
  • Loyal No More: Ontario's Struggle for a Separate Destiny gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Open & shut leans later in the catalog.
  • Starcrosser is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Loyal No More: Ontario's Struggle for a Separate Destiny.

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