POLS 1400 Chapter 18: Issues in Canadian Politics: Chaper 18 Summary Notes
3 Nov 2016
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10 provinces (autonomous within the powers given to them by the constitution) 3 territories (constitutionally subordinate to the federal government: they increasingly function as provinces, however these powers could be revoked. There is immense cooperation and collaboration between provincial and federal governments. The federal character of canada is designated in the constitution. The federal system is closely related to regional economic cleavages and regional identities. Municipal governments may be subordinate to their provincial governments, but they are also important components of the overall government structure in canada. The three levels of government in canada account for employment of 10% of canada"s population. Federalism: a division of powers between central and regional governments such that neither is subordinate to the other. Symmetrical federalism: when the provinces are all treated alike by the constitution and by the federal government. Asymmetrical federalism: when a provinces is singled out for distinctive treatment.
