The Canadian regime : an introduction to parliamentary government in Canada
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The Canadian regime : an introduction to parliamentary government in Canada
University of Toronto Press, c2016
6th ed
- : pbk
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National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Library (GRIPS Library)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Now in its sixth edition, The Canadian Regime continues to provide the most accessible introduction to the institutions, processes, and principles of the Canadian political system. The book's focus on the inner logic of parliamentary government explains the rationale for Canada's relatively complex political system, which the authors encourage readers to think of as an organic entity, where change in one area inevitably ripples through the rest of the system. The new edition includes the results of Canada's 2015 federal election and looks ahead to consider changes resulting from the Liberal victory. It has been thoroughly updated and revised and introduces several new topics, such as the impact of the previous Conservative government on the conventions and practices of parliamentary government and the important influence of social media on politics. Two new co-authors, Gerald Baier and Thomas M.J. Bateman, join Patrick Malcolmson and Richard Myers to bring new expertise in the areas of federalism, judicial politics, Charter jurisprudence, political parties, and the ongoing health care debate.
Table of Contents
Preface Map: Parliamentary Representation by Province Part One: Introduction 1. Canada's Regime Principles 2. The Constitution Part Two: The Pillars of the Canadian Constitution: Responsible Government, Federalism, and the Charter 3. Responsible Government 4. Federalism 5. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Part Three: Institutions 6. The Crown and Its Servants 7. Parliament 8. The Judiciary Part Four: Canadian Democracy in Action: Elections, Parties, and Policy 9. Elections 10. Political Parties 11. Public Policy and Canadian Political Life Conclusion Appendix: The Constitution Acts 1867 and 1982 Index
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