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In a world where federal states seem to exist precariously,politicians and academics from around the globe continue to look toCanada as a model of federalism. And yet, our own system oforganization and governance also appears strained: Quebec nationalism,First Nations’ claims, the regionalization of party politics, andthe uneven and shifting delivery of essential services have all alteredthe face of federal politics.
Federalism explains how Canadacame to be a federation (what reasons there were for it, and againstit, historically); what the challenges to federalism currently are; andhow we might fortify some areas of weakness in the federal system. Jennifer Smith argues that federalism is part of the democraticproblem now; however, reformed, it can be part of the solution.
Sincetheorists disagree on the democratic credentials of federalism, it isessential to look at how a real federal system operates.
Smith examinesthe origins of Canadian federalism and its special features, thenanalyzes it in relation to the benchmarks of the Canadian DemocraticAudit project: responsiveness, inclusiveness, and participation.Finding that Canadian federalism falls short on each benchmark, sherecommends changes ranging from virtual regionalism to a Council of theFederation that includes Aboriginal representatives. Democracy is about more than the House of Commons or elections.
Itis also about federalism. This sparkling account of Canadian federalismis a must-read for students and scholars of Canadian politics,politicians and policymakers, and those who care about Canadiandemocracy.
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- Pages:208 pages
- Publisher:University of British Columbia Press
- Publication Date:25/08/2004
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- ISBN:9780774810609
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:208 pages
- Publisher:University of British Columbia Press
- Publication Date:25/08/2004
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- ISBN:9780774810609