Governor General
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From ![]() Responsible Government: Theory and Practice |
Historical review of responsible government in Canada in support of an argument that the current situation is in need of reform. | Peter Aucoin | 45 | 2011 | $4.50 Add |
From ![]() When Conventions Fail: Constitutional Governance Without Clear Rules |
Discussion of uncertainty and disagreement over features of constitutional conventions, particularly prorogation, the confidence convention, and dissolution of a parliament. | Peter Aucoin | 36 | 2011 | $3.60 Add |
From ![]() The Prime Minister and the House of Commons: The Democracy Deficit |
Assessment of Canada’s parliamentary system in support of an argument that the House of Commons cannot effectively constrain prime ministerial abuse of executive power. | Peter Aucoin | 44 | 2011 | $4.40 Add |
From ![]() Letting the People Decide: When Elections Aren’t Enough |
Discussion of the role of elections as one factor contributing to responsible government in a parliamentary democracy. | Peter Aucoin | 47 | 2011 | $4.70 Add |
From ![]() Conclusion: Reforming Responsible Government |
Outline of proposals for reforming responsible government to democratize the Canadian constitution by controlling the executive powers of the prime minister. | Peter Aucoin | 51 | 2011 | $5.10 Add |
From ![]() Prorogation Revisited: Eugene Forsey on Parliament and the Governor GeneralFrom: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition |
2009 restatement by Helen Forsey of a document prepared in 1984 by Eugene Forsey setting out the role of the Governor General if no party gets a clear majority in an election. | Debra Thompson; François Rocher; Peter Russell | 4 | 2015 | $0.40 Add |
From ![]() The Art of PossibleFrom: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition |
Excerpt of a 1961 book by James Eayrs describing the role of the Prime Minister in relation to the Cabinet and the Governor General with respect to foreign affairs. | Debra Thompson; François Rocher; Peter Russell | 4 | 2015 | $0.40 Add |