Constructing Tomorrow's Federalism

New Perspectives on Canadian Governance

• Author(s): Ian Peach,
• Publisher: University of Manitoba Press
• Pages: 252
• ISBN_10: 0887556973
  ISBN_13: 9780887556975
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / General , Political Science / Civics & Citizenship , Political Science / Political Process / General , Political Science / Constitutions , Political Science / American Government / National , Political Science / American Government / General , Political Science / World / Canadian ,

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Governance of the federation is more complex today than ever before: perennial issues of federalism remain unresolved, conflicts continue over the legitimacy of federal spending power, and the accommodation of Quebec nationalism and Aboriginal self-government within the federation is a persistent and precarious concern. From discussions on democracy and distinctiveness to explorations of self-governance and power imbalances, Constructing Tomorrow's Federalism tests assertions from scholars and practitioners on the legitimacy and future of the state of the federation. In this broad collection of essays, fifteen scholars and political leaders identify options for the future governance of Canada and contribute to a renewed civic discourse on what it means to govern ourselves as a liberal democracy and a multinational federation.