Chapter 4 - Regionalism

Question 1

Regionalism

Answer 1

An allegiance of psychological connection to a territory with its own unique political characteristics.
Constant and evolving interactions between sub-regions.

Question 2

Regionalism vs Sectionalism

Answer 2

Sectionalism: An emotional connection to one’s regional homeland, rather than with one’s country.

Question 3

Why does regionalism/sectionalism still exist?

Answer 3

• Conceptualization of regional identity are socialized into the next generations, aspects of regional environments stay the same, federalism persists, the same inter-provincial competition is encouraged.

Question 4

How does regionalism affect the Canadian political and economic system?

Answer 4

It can cause a lot of tension in the provinces. For example, equalization payments. It forces federal to sort of pick and choose between one province or the other (or at least people perceive it that way).
It can promote and discourage provincial integration. It could bring to light real favouritism that exists. It could lead to secessionist movements.