Summer Timetable

POL214Y1Y L5101

Canadian Government and Politics

Themes

An introduction to government and politics in Canada, covering institutional structures and their evolution (the constitution, parliament, the cabinet, the courts, the charter, federalism); political processes (political parties, elections and voting behaviour); and political culture and ideology.

Texts

Stephen Brooks, Canadian Democracy: An Introduction, 8th ed. (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 2015).

Format and Requirements

Lectures and tutorials. Two essays, one term test, tutorial participation and a final examination.