Part One: Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction Paul J. Quirk Part Two: Political Culture and Institutions Chapter 2. Political Culture and Values Russell J. Dalton Chapter 3. Electoral and Party Systems André Blais, Shaun Bowler, and Bernard Grofman Chapter 4. Executive Leadership and the Legislative Process Jonathan Malloy and Paul J. Quirk Chapter 5. Bureaucratic Influence and Policymaking John R. McAndrews, Bert A. Rockman, and Colin Campbell Chapter 6. Federalism Richard Simeon and Beryl A. Radin Part Three: Policies and Outcomes Chapter 7. Economic Policy: Growth, Stabilization and Distribution William Keech and William Scarth Chapter 8. Environmental Policy: Climate Change Kathryn Harrison Chapter 9. Morality Issues: Abortion and Gay Rights Gary Mucciaroni and Francesca Scala Chapter 10. Health Care in Canada and the United States Theodore R. Marmor and Antonia Maioni Chapter 11. Managing Diversity: Civil Rights and Immigration Irene Bloemraad and Doris Marie Provine Chapter 12. Assessing Performance: National Versus Regional Patterns Keith Banting, Jack Nagel, Chelsea Schafer, and Daniel Westlake Part Four: Conclusions Chapter 13. Lessons of Comparison: Institutions and Governance Paul J. Quirk

"This volume offers a well-integrated and up-to-date set of insights on politics and policymaking in Canada and the United States, authored by binational teams of outstanding researchers. The authors take seriously the task of not only pointing out similarities and differences between the two countries, but also understanding the causal relationships that underlie those patterns, and differences that are durable and those that are subject to change. Their conclusions will help to inform and guide research in both countries in the era of Trump & Trudeau and beyond." -R. Kent Weaver, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution, and Professor of Public Policy and Government, Georgetown University "This is an important volume. Each chapter brings together leading scholars on a topic. The topics themselves cover the landscape, from political culture and institutions, to policy making, health care, and the management of diversity. The result is an informative and comprehensive comparison of the two countries. This volume is a perfect starting point for those who want to understand Canada and the United States more deeply and an invaluable for those already engaged in the study of these two countries." - Peter Loewen, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Toronto

Selling point: Presents an integrated comparative examination of the political systems of the United States and Canada Selling point: Pays special attention to the affect of political institutions on policymaking Selling point: Deals mainly with the period from the mid-20th Century to the present; but it also gives specific attention to recent developments, including the Trump presidency

Paul J. Quirk is Phil Lind Chair in U.S. Politics and Representation at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of Industry Influence in Federal Regulatory Agencies, The Politics of Deregulation, and Deliberative Choices: Debating Public Policy in Congress.

Selling point: Presents an integrated comparative examination of the political systems of the United States and Canada Selling point: Pays special attention to the affect of political institutions on policymaking Selling point: Deals mainly with the period from the mid-20th Century to the present; but it also gives specific attention to recent developments, including the Trump presidency