The language of Canadian politics: A guide to important terms and concepts

McMenemy, John

Wiley Publishers of Canada

From Multiculturalism to Meech Lake... Canada Explained The Language of Canadian Politics is an indispensable reference guide not only for students of Canadian government and politics, but for all those who want to know how the Canadian political system works. Completely revised and updated, this new edition takes account of the traditional as well as the innovative features of recent Canadian politics. It provides basic facts about concepts, events, institutions, laws and public programs and includes explanations of some of the language peculiar to Canada’s parliamentary and federal systems, its political history, customs and mores. The Language of Canadian Politics provides a succinct but comprehensive overview of the political system past and present: it is an invaluable classroom aid, an excellent supplementary textbook and an important resource for Canadianists everywhere.

The Language of Canadian Politics: A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Wilfrid Laurier University Press

The third edition of this indispensable guide to Canadian government and politics builds on the strengths of earlier editions and reflects profound changes over the last few years. Comprising over 500 cross-referenced entries, The Language of Canadian Politics offers brief essays on the many facets of the Canadian political system, including institutions, events, laws, concepts and public policies. Written concisely and explicitly, it is an important resource for people interested in contemporary politics, as well as those interested in the historic context of contemporary political behaviour. For example, the Social Union Framework Agreement, the Canadian Alliance party, the Secession Reference, and the federal Clarity bill, are covered both specifically and in their larger contexts. The book also includes distant events and objects that continue to frame political discourse. This new edition retains the format of earlier editions — entries are listed alphabetically with numerous cross-references which readers can explore for their own particular interests and purposes. Some may be interested in essays that touch on traditional matters such as the country’s federal, parliamentary or party systems; others might focus on policy- making in the legislative and executive branches of government, and the role of the judiciary in constitutional disputes; still others might follow the cross-references through various constitutional accommodations involving the French-speaking minority from the Royal Proclamation of 1763 to the contemporary sovereignty movement in Quebec. Readers not familiar with Canadian government and politics will find the book an invaluable introduction to Canadian government and politics; those who feel they are already familiar with the subject might be surprised as they work their way through the essays to discover how much more they can learn and the many ways they can take advantage of The Language of Canadian Politics.

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With nearly 600 cross-referenced entries, The Language of Canadian Politics offers brief essays on the many facets of the Canadian political system, including institutions, events, laws, concepts, and public policies. Concisely written, it is an important resource for people interested in contemporary politics, as well as those interested in the historic context of contemporary political behaviour. Readers not familiar with Canadian government and politics will find the book an invaluable introduction; others will welcome this updated indispensable reference. The fourth edition builds on the strengths of earlier editions. Almost every entry has been revised to reflect contemporary Canadian political events, and many new ones have been added. The results and immediate aftermath of the 2006 federal election are included in various updated entries. There are entries on the merged Progressive Conservative and Canadian Alliance parties as well as new entries on the Anti-Terrorist Act, the Public Safety Act, and the Council of the Federation. The Sponsorship Scandal and the Gomery reports are included in several entries. There is new information on National Security Certificates, and the O’Connor inquiry into the "extraordinary rendition" of Maher Arar comprises part of the revised material on commissions of inquiry. As a further resource, Internet sites have been added to many of the entries.

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The language of Canadian politics: A guide to important terms and concepts

The Language of Canadian Politics: A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts

The Language of Canadian Politics: A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts

The Language of Canadian Politics: A Guide to Important Terms and Concepts