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Author:   Alain-G. Gagnon
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781487547547

ISBN 10:   1487547544
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   23 November 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Contribution to the Field of Knowledge Overview of the Book 1. Laying the Groundwork: Legality, Legitimacy, Fair Democracy Nation-Building The Essential Conditions for Political Stability A Fair Democracy Redefining Markers Some Conceptual Clarifications 2. Foundations of and Changes to the Federal Project in Canada The Canadian National Project The Main “National” Policies The Centralization of Power 3. Conceptual Advances in Multinationality and the Definition of Shared Sovereignty From Territorial Federalism to Multinational Federalism The Key Federal Traditions Pactism, or Treaty-Based Federalism Quebec and the First Peoples 4. The Canadian Political Order and Constitutional Nationalism Competing Historical Narratives Constitutional Patriotism Constitutional Deliberation Deliberative Constitutionalism 5. Diversity in Advanced Liberal Democracies The Concept of Diversity Diversity as a Primary Characteristic of Modern Societies The Danger of Being Blind to Deep Diversity Reclaiming the Spirit of Ancient Constitutionalism and Advancing an Authentic Federal Project 6. The International Context and the All-Important Question of Rights From the Yalta Conference to the Fall of the Berlin Wall From the Collapse of the Soviet Union to the Failure of the Nationalitary Project in Spain Rights of National Minorities, Minority Nations, and First Peoples The Rise of the Majority  7. Multinational Federalism: Challenges, Shortcomings and Promises Multinational Federalism: A Definition Nation-Building Processes Adopting a Multinational Federalism Stance: A Pressing Need Conclusion Legitimacy Aspirations and Constraints Thinking Outside the Box Rethinking Constitutional Arrangements Contestation and Resistance Adhering to a Living Constitution Epilogue: On Future Horizons Bibliography

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The Legitimacy Clash brings together Alain-G. Gagnon's reflections over many decades on the nature of, and future for, multinational federalism. Drawing upon his unparalleled experience of Canada-Quebec relations, and embedded in a deep knowledge of comparative cases, Gagnon offers us a road map of principles and practice not only for Canada but for all multinational constitutions. This rich and engaging book is a highly significant intervention at a crucial time for diverse and complex polities. - Stephen Tierney, Professor of Constitutional Theory, University of Edinburgh The Legitimacy Clash sheds light on the role of Indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in federal countries. Alain-G. Gagnon's concept of a multinational federalism is forward looking. - Peter Bussjager, Professor of Law, University of Innsbruck and Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Principality of Liechtenstein The recognition and empowerment of nations in plurinational states requires that legality and legitimacy do not clash. And yet they often do, especially in the Western world. How should they be reconciled and what are the ingredients of a workable multinational federation? In this thought-provoking book, Alain-G. Gagnon completes his fascinating, life-long architecture of multinational federalism. - Francesco Palermo, Professor of Comparative Public Law, University of Verona and Director of the Institute for Comparative Federalism, Eurac Research

The Legitimacy Clash brings together Alain-G. Gagnon's reflections over many decades on the nature of, and future for, multinational federalism. Drawing upon his unparalleled experience of Canada-Quebec relations, and embedded in a deep knowledge of comparative cases, Gagnon offers us a road map of principles and practice not only for Canada but for all multinational constitutions. This rich and engaging book is a highly significant intervention at a crucial time for diverse and complex polities. - Stephen Tierney, Professor of Constitutional Theory, University of Edinburgh The Legitimacy Clash sheds light on the role of Indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in federal countries. Alain-G. Gagnon's concept of a multinational federalism is forward looking. - Peter Bussjager, Professor of Law, University of Innsbruck and Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Principality of Liechtenstein The recognition and empowerment of nations in plurinational states requires that legality and legitimacy do not clash. And yet they often do, especially in the Western world. How should they be reconciled and what are the ingredients of a workable multinational federation? In this thought-provoking book, Alain-G. Gagnon completes his fascinating, life-long architecture of multinational federalism. - Francesco Palermo, Professor of Comparative Public Law, University of Verona and Director of the Institute for Comparative Federalism, Eurac Research

"" The Legitimacy Clash sheds light on the role of Indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities in federal countries. Alain-G. Gagnon's concept of a multinational federalism is forward looking."" --Peter Bußjäger, Professor of Law, University of Innsbruck and Judge of the Constitutional Court of the Principality of Liechtenstein ""The Legitimacy Clash brings together Alain-G. Gagnon's reflections over many decades on the nature of, and future for, multinational federalism. Drawing upon his unparalleled experience of Canada-Quebec relations, and embedded in a deep knowledge of comparative cases, Gagnon offers us a road map of principles and practice not only for Canada but for all multinational constitutions. This rich and engaging book is a highly significant intervention at a crucial time for diverse and complex polities."" --Stephen Tierney, Professor of Constitutional Theory, University of Edinburgh ""The recognition and empowerment of nations in plurinational states requires that legality and legitimacy do not clash. And yet they often do, especially in the Western world. How should they be reconciled and what are the ingredients of a workable multinational federation? In this thought-provoking book, Alain-G. Gagnon completes his fascinating, life-long architecture of multinational federalism."" --Francesco Palermo, Professor of Comparative Public Law, University of Verona and Director of the Institute for Comparative Federalism, Eurac Research

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Alain-G. Gagnon is a professor in the Department of Political Science at l'Universite du Quebec Montreal.

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