The Crisis of Canadian Democracy

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With characteristic wit, insight, and rigor, Coyne dismantles the comforting myths Canadians tell themselves about their political system, revealing a parliamentary structure eroded by unaccountable leaders, disempowered MPs, manipulated elections, and systemic dysfunction. The Crisis of Canadian Democracy is both a wake-up call and a call to action, offering compelling solutions to restore genuine self-government to Canadian politics. Essential reading for leaders, citizens, and anyone who cares about the future of democracy in Canada—or anywhere else.

Contributors

Andrew Coyne

Andrew Coyne is a columnist for The Globe and Mail. Raised in Winnipeg, Mr. Coyne holds degrees from the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics‎. He was written previously for The National Post, Maclean’s and Southam News, contributing as well to a wide range of other publications in Canada and abroad, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The National Review, and The Walrus. He is also a weekly panelist on CBC’s The National.

Chapter Contributors Pages Year Price
In this chapter, Coyne explains that Canada’s parliamentary system has undergone significant institutional erosion.
16 $1.60
In this chapter, Coyne traces the gradual weakening of Canada’s Parliament since Confederation in 1867.
33 $3.30
In this chapter, Coyne examines rigid party discipline in Canada’s House of Commons, where MPs show overwhelming deference to party leaders.
23 $2.30
In this chapter, Coyne examines how power has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of prime ministers, from Macdonald to Trudeau, while the Cabinet’s governing role has steadily …
36 $3.60
In this chapter, Coyne explores the tension between unelected institutions and democratic governance, tracing the Senate’s history from Confederation in 1867 to the present.
34 $3.40
In this chapter, Coyne traces political campaigning from Cicero’s to modern targeted digital advertising.
33 $3.30
In this chapter, Coyne traces electoral vulnerabilities from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, arguing that party nomination practices, the first-past-the-post system, and declining …
61 $6.10
In this chapter, Coyne surveys the intertwined domestic and external threats confronting Canada in early 2025.
12 $1.20
This "chapter" is a bibliography and an index.
18 $1.80