Overview

In the context of Canada's political landscape, Canadian Federalism stands as the leading text on federal institutions and processes, analyzing the performance, effectiveness, and legitimacy of the federation's core components. The fifth edition features contributions from twenty experts, including six new authors, who explore the socio-economic foundations, institutions, and intergovernmental relations that shape Canadian federalism. The book is organized into three parts: it examines Canada as a case of comparative federalism; explores key social, economic, and environmental policy areas; and reimagines the federation by addressing Indigenous multi-level governance and the role of municipalities. By employing a common evaluative framework, this volume ensures consistency and analytical rigour, making it accessible to both students and scholars. The authors provide diverse assessments of Canadian federal institutions, highlighting different models of federalism under the Justin Trudeau government, such as collaborative federalism in certain areas and unilateralism in others. In a time of political polarization and calls for reform, Canadian Federalism is essential reading for understanding the complexities of Canada's governance and the urgent need for institutional improvements.

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Author:   Grace Skogstad ,  Herman Bakvis
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Edition:   5th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781487557195

ISBN 10:   1487557191
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   11 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

List of Figures and Tables Contributors Preface Part One: Socio-Economic Foundations, Institutions, and Processes of Canadian Federalism 1. Canadian Federalism: Performance, Effectiveness, and Legitimacy Herman Bakvis and Grace Skogstad 2, Self-Rule vs. Shared Rule: Canada as a Case of Comparative Federalism Jörg Broschek 3. Quebec and the Canadian Federation David Cameron 4. The Courts, the Division of Powers, and Judicial Decision-Making Dennis Baker 5. Federalism, Factionalism, Populism, and Parties Rob Currie-Wood and Jared Wesley 6. The Contingent Nature of Intergovernmental Relations in a Complex Federation Robert Schertzer Part Two: The Social and Economic Union 7. Economic Governance in the Canadian Federation Grace Skogstad and Matt Wilder 8. International Trade and the Evolution of Canadian Federalism Christopher Kukucha 9. Fiscal Federalism in the Canadian Federation Trevor Tombe 10. The Three Federalisms and Change in Social Policy Keith G. Banting 11. Transformative Change in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) or More of the Same? Child Care in the Canadian Federation Linda A. White, Jenna Quelch, and Martha Friendly 12. Federalism and Canadian Health Care: Still Not Quite Universal Herman Bakvis 13. Federalism and Immigration in Canada Mireille Paquet 14. Federalism and Climate Change Mark Winfield Part Three: Reimagining the Federation 15. Nation to Nation? Canadian Federalism and the Politics of Indigenous Multi-Level Governance Martin Papillon 16. Municipalities in the Federation Jack Lucas and Alison Smith 17. Conclusion: Taking Stock of Canadian Federalism Grace Skogstad and Herman Bakvis Index

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Grace Skogstad is a professor emerita in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Herman Bakvis is a professor emeritus in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria.

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