POLS 3210 Lecture 3: Lecture 3
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Re ection of federalism in the central institutions of government. Division of powers write in constitutional law canada had the bna act. Representation of subnational governments in the institutions of the central government. Court with the authority to settle legal disputes amending formula is or isn"t in the cabinet and senate. Jcpc in canada, british based no way at this time to change. Preamble to s. 91 of bna act residual power refers to pogg powers any powers not speci cally outlined in 92 of bna act fro provinces was assumed to be federal jurisdiction. Fair representation act under harper government rep by pop each individuals vote is equal due to minimum number of seats stipulated in 1984. Senatorial clause in constitution act re ection of changes in population taken into account bumps us number of seats in house of commons asked scc to allow for senate election process asked to do it with out the provinces consent.