POL382H1F L0101
Topics in Canadian Politics
Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations in Canada
Themes
This course examines how federalism and intergovernmental relations shape Canadian politics and the policy process. The course addresses the historical forces and contemporary dynamics shaping Canadian federalism, drawing comparisons to other federal systems where relevant. The course evaluates how federalism affects the capacity of Canadians to secure desirable social, environmental, and economic policies.
Texts
Herman Bakvis and Grace Skogstad (eds.). 2012. Canadian Federalism: Performance, Effectiveness, and Legitimacy, 3rd Edition; Don Mills: Oxford University Press.
Format and Requirements
Reading Responses (10%), Research Paper Proposal and Annotated Bibliography (15%), Midterm Test (35%), and a Research Paper (40%).
Prerequisites
POL214H1/ POL214Y1/ POL214Y5/ POL215H5/ POL216H5/ POL224H1/ POL224Y1/ POLB50Y3