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Federalism by Jennifer Smith, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

From Jennifer Smith

Current price: $24.95
Federalism by Jennifer Smith, Paperback | Indigo Chapters
Federalism by Jennifer Smith, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

Indigo

Federalism by Jennifer Smith, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

From Jennifer Smith

Current price: $24.95
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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. | Federalism by Jennifer Smith, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

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