Maritime Union in Politics and Law: The Constitutionality of Uniting Canadian Provinces

Author:   Donald Desserud
Publisher:   Irwin Law Inc
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9781552217344


Pages:   250
Publication Date:   30 June 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Maritime Union in Politics and Law: The Constitutionality of Uniting Canadian Provinces


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The near win of the separatist forces in Quebec in 1995 resulted in a reference case which asked, basically, if and how the Canadian Constitution could deal with a province determined to separate. The Court’s ruling established a refined jurisprudence concerning how constitutions can deal with profound change. Maritime Union, a topic that dates back to Confederation, would also profoundly change the Constitution. This book explores the arguments for and against Maritime provinces coming together and why this perennial debate has yet to be settled. Understanding why this is the case will help us better understand the nature of Canadian federalism; constitutional reform in Canada, particularly at the provincial level; and the concepts of regionalism and identity, words used far too loosely in studies of Canada. This book is divided into three parts. Part One: Leadership, Adaptability, and Maritime Union, includes chapters on Confederation, Maritime Rights, and the Maritime Union Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Part Two: Maritime Union and the Canadian Constitution, focuses on Sections 16, 41, 42, 43, and 45. Part Three: For and Against has chapters on the notion of federalism as a social contract, representation, and the reasons Maritime Union has not happened.

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Author:   Donald Desserud
Publisher:   Irwin Law Inc
Imprint:   Irwin Law Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781552217344


ISBN 10:   1552217345
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   30 June 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Donald A. Desserud is a professor of political science at the University of Prince Edward Island.

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