Revision of: Bakvis, Herman, 1948-. Contested federalism. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Understanding federalism and intergovernmental relations -- The economic, social, and institutional bases of Canadian federalism -- The constitution and constitutional change -- Judicial review and dispute resolution -- Executive federalism : back to the future? -- Fiscal relations : basic principles and current issues -- The social union -- The economic union and economic policy -- The environmental union -- Local government and federalism -- Indigenous peoples and federalism -- Quebec and the future of Canadian federalism.
Summary:
"In the second edition of Contested Federalism, Douglas Brown, Herman Bakvis, and Gerald Baier have restructured and thoroughly updated this foundational textbook on Canadian federalism. It analyses the interactions between the components of Canada's governance system--federal, provincial-territorial, local, Indigenous--and the tensions, conflicts, and adaptations they have created. In so doing, Contested Federalism explores both the basic federal and intergovernmental structure, and what might be termed federal governance. By featuring the most current material on the subject, this text examines contemporary issues that are relevant to today's student, including Indigenous relations, Quebec's role in the federation, globalization, and the environment. Accessible, engaging, and comprehensive, this book familiarizes readers with the basic assumptions about how federal systems work and are best understood."-- Provided by publisher.
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