Political Science 2211E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Kelowna Accord, Distinct Society, Veto
17 Oct 2014
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Federalism: municipal power is only granted by the provinces. Federal and provincial powers: residual and unanticipated powers go to the federal government. Characteristics of federal systems: supreme court, umpire disputes between governments and ensures that the division of powers is kept intact. Right to opt out of programs within provincial jurisdiction: 1992. Defeated in referendum: attempts to set up what would happen for a new referendum. Clear majority: collaborative (to present not certain, harper likely changed this, worked to pass balanced budgets, sufa, kelowna accord, open federalism. Commit governments at all levels to mutually respectful relationship. Bridge gap in living standards between aboriginals and rest of canada. Public policy: decisions made by elected officials assisted by senior level staff. Process: problem recognition, solutions are proposed, a choice is made among competing choices, putting solutions into effect, monitoring results. Tools: detectors, effectors, nodality, authority, treasure o.
