Whether it’s the first-past-the-post electoral system or partisan government appointees to the Senate, Canadians want better representation and accountability from the federal government. Before reforms can be enacted, however, it is important to explore and clarify the relationships among Canada’s three parliamentary institutions: Crown, Senate, and Commons.In The Constitution in a Hall of Mirrors, David E. Smith presents a learned but accessible analysis of the interconnectedness of Canada’s parliamentary institutions. Smith argues that Parliament is a unity comprised of three parts and any reforms made to one branch will, whether intended or not, affect the other branches. Through a timely, nuanced, and comprehensive examination of parliamentary debates, committee reports, legal scholarship, and comparative analysis of developments in the United Kingdom, Smith uncovers the substantial degree of ambiguity that exists among Canadians and their calls for structural and operational reforms. By illuminating the symbiotic relationship between the Crown, Senate, and Commons, The Constitution in a Hall of Mirrors brings government reform closer to reality.
David E. Smith
Constitution in a Hall of Mirrors [PDF ebook]
Canada at 150
Constitution in a Hall of Mirrors [PDF ebook]
Canada at 150
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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 216 ● ISBN 9781487515409 ● Maison d’édition University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division ● Publié 2017 ● Téléchargeable 3 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 6620397 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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