POLS 3210 Study Guide - Final Guide: Federation Of Canadian Municipalities, Federalism In Quebec, Quebec Liberal Party
4 Oct 2016
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Each order is autonomous within its own sphere. s91 (federal responsibilities) and s92 (provincial responsibilities) of the canadian constitution. Jurisdictional powers may be altered only in conformity with constitutional provisions, never through unilateral action by an order of government. The institutions and processes of federalism are shaped by: The interests and ideas of authoritative political leaders - executive federalism. No single definition of intergovernmental relations in canadian history, as it changes constantly. Watertight model: federal government has all of the control. (john a macdonald, chretien, pet). Reservation power: fed can undermine provincial governments by vetoing provincial legislation by commanding lieutenant governor of that province to not sign off on it. Declaratory power: fed can declare new powers for itself thus blocking a province from creating legislation about a specific subject. Disallowance power: fed can simply say no, Consultation model: governments exchange information and views before acting independently. Join decision making: governments work in concert to develop and implement policy.
