POLS 303 Lecture Notes - Pauline Marois, Clarity Act
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The feds/provinces" landscape has changed considerably since 1999. The clarity act (so-called plan b) seems to have been a catalyst to weakening sovereigntist forces in quebec. Liberal leader jean charest"s time in office was not marked by constitutional questions. The new premier, pauline marois has not indicated that she will deviate from charest"s politician. Harper"s open federalism, while ill-defined, is not antagonistic to many demands from. Harper"s quebec as a nation in a united canada has been lukewarm in quebec, but indicates a federal government that"s willing to recognize a decentralized union. Any reconciliation with quebec is likely going to have to occur outside of a formal constitutional agreement. Perhaps the greatest need for reform is the excessive power that the executive branch holds over the legislature. Perhaps the most important issue facing canada"s constitution today is the grievances from. Recognizing that relations among first nations communities as gov. -to-gov. negotiations.