POLS 303 Lecture Notes - Brian Tobin, Western Alienation In Canada, Responsible Government
12 Oct 2012
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
There are seven distinct areas meant to explain the persistence of regionalism in canada: The impact of staple commodities (natural resources) and provincial ownership. Constitution act, 1867: the basic machinery of government o o o. The crown o: 10 o the bna act: carrying on the government of the queen. Role of queen is largely symbolic. o o. The role of the queen is purely ceremonial and symbolic. Governor general stands in place of the queen. He/she can be appointed for about 5 years, and can be extended. In the event of premature removal from office, the chief justice of the. Supreme court acts as the administrator until a new governor general is appointed. Majority of powers exercised by government flows from statute rather than prerogative. Bna calls or creation of qpco (s. 11)- not pm. Chosen from persons enjoying the confidence of the elected assembly.
