| Federalism Contributor(s): Smith, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 0774810610 ISBN-13: 9780774810616 Publisher: University of British Columbia Press OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | American Government - General - Political Science | Civics & Citizenship - History | United States - General |
| Dewey: 320.47 |
| Series: Canadian Democratic Audit |
| Physical Information: 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jennifer Smith argues that federalism is part of the democratic problem now; however, reformed, it can be part of the solution. Since theorists disagree on the democratic credentials of federalism, it is essential to look at how a real federal system operates. Smith examines the origins of Canadian federalism and its special features, then analyzes it in relation to the benchmarks of the Canadian Democratic Audit project: responsiveness, inclusiveness, and participation. Finding that Canadian federalism falls short on each benchmark, she recommends changes ranging from virtual regionalism to a Council of the Federation that includes Aboriginal representatives. Democracy is about more than the House of Commons or elections. It is also about federalism. This sparkling account of Canadian federalism is a must-read for students and scholars of Canadian politics, politicians and policymakers, and those who care about Canadian democracy. |