Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what was the main components of the evolution of Canadian federalism
A
decentralization + reconciliation
2
Q
what were the sources of change in federations
A
- partisan politics + parties
- societal + cultural change
- changing economic disparities
- court decisions
- external shocks
3
Q
explain the Canadian path
A
- contrast with the us
- 1870-1914: provincial rights movement
- WWI, Great Depression, + WWI
- JCPC decision
- post war era: 1950s-60s
- quiet revolution 1960s
- 1982: charter of rights and freedoms
- failed constitutional accords
- from Chrétien/martin to harper to Trudeau
