This is an important book that should be read by academic students and practitioners of Canadian federalism alike. It reopens important and unresolved questions about democratic federal governance in a constructive and even-handed manner.
- Thomas O. Hueglin, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canadian Journal of Political Science
Jennifer Smith argues that federalism is part of the democratic problemnow; however, reformed, it can be part of the solution. Since theoristsdisagree on the democratic credentials of federalism, it is essentialto look at how a real federal system operates. Smith examines theorigins of Canadian federalism and its special features, then analyzesit in relation to the benchmarks of the Canadian Democratic Auditproject: responsiveness, inclusiveness, and participation. Finding thatCanadian federalism falls short on each benchmark, she recommendschanges ranging from virtual regionalism to a Council of the Federationthat includes Aboriginal representatives. Democracy is about more thanthe House of Commons or elections. It is also about federalism. Thissparkling account of Canadian federalism is a must-read for studentsand scholars of Canadian politics, politicians and policymakers, andthose who care about Canadian democracy.
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In a world where federal states seem to exist precariously, politicians and academics from around the globe continue to look to Canada as a model of federalism. And yet, our own system of organization and governance also appears strained ...
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Foreword
Acknowledgments
1 Auditing Federalism in Canada
2 Federalism and Democracy
3 Canadian Federalism
4 Democratic Audit of Inclusiveness in the Federal System
5 Democratic Audit of Participation in the Federal System
6 Democratic Audit of Responsiveness in the Federal System
7 The Democratic Audit and Change in the Federal System
8 The Need for Change
Discussion Questions
Additional Reading
Works Cited
Index
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ISBN
9780774810609
Publisert
2004
Utgiver
Vendor
University of British Columbia Press
Vekt
360 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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