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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From ![]() Why Voting Systems MatterFrom: The Politics of Voting |
Analysis of different voting systems in support of an argument that a choice of voting system has an effect on political results. | Dennis Pilon | 14 | 2007 | $1.40 Add |
From ![]() “Not Derived from the People”: Letter from the Fathers of Confederation to the British Colonial SecretaryFrom: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition |
1858 letter drafted by Alexander Galt to promote the idea that the constitution of the proposed Canadian confederation be derived from the Imperial Parliament rather than be based on the American … | Debra Thompson; François Rocher; Peter Russell | 2 | 2015 | $0.20 Add |
From ![]() NEW! A Brief Introduction to Local Government |
This chapter orients the reader to the scope, brief history, language, legal frameworks, municipal structures and politics of local government in Canada. It also introduces the case study … | Joseph Lyons; Kate Graham; Zachary Spicer | 30 | 2020 | $3.00 Add |
From ![]() About the Author |
A brief author biography. | Kathy Macdonald | 1 | 2019 | $0.10 Add |
From ![]() Acknowledgments |
James Pardy | 1 | 2019 | $0.10 Add | |
From ![]() BC as an Intergovernmental Relations Player: Still Punching Below Its Weight? |
Historical review of intergovernmental relations leading to an assessment of the current government’s performance on the matter. | Hamish Telford | 20 | 2009 | $2.00 Add |
From ![]() Chapter 1Foundations of Business Law in Canada From: Canadian Business Law |
The first chapter begins by outlining the relationship between law and business, and the Canadian legal system. It looks into the Canadian Constitution and other sources of business law. It also … | Tamra Alexander | 29 | 2018 | $2.90 Add |
From ![]() Investigating PluralityFrom: The Politics of Voting |
Outline of the workings of the current plurality voting system and exploration of its implications for voters, parties and the political system in support of an argument that it is not defensible. | Dennis Pilon | 23 | 2007 | $2.30 Add |
From ![]() Liquidators of the Maritime Bank of Canada v. Receiver General of New Brunswick, 1892 |
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that under the British North America Act each province retained its independence and autonomy and was not subject to a central authority of the … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 3 | 2017 | $0.30 Add |
From ![]() Roncarelli v. Duplessis, 1959 |
A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada held that the Quebec premier was liable under the Civil Code for damages for purporting to authorize and instruct the manager of the Quebec Liquor … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
From ![]() Understanding Electoral SystemsFrom: Election |
Analysis of voting systems including their components, their types, their effects, their origins, and the history of voting system reform in Canada. | Dennis Pilon | 22 | 2009 | $2.20 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 ![]() About the Author |
James Pardy | 1 | 2019 | $0.10 Add | |
From ![]() Attorney General of Ontario v. Attorney General of Canada (Local Prohibition Case), 1896 |
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that the federal power to enact laws for the peace, order and good government of Canada ought to be strictly confined to such matters as are … | Janet Hieber; Peter Russell; Rainer Knopff; Tom Bateman | 6 | 2017 | $0.60 Add |
From ![]() Canada’s Election Law: Less Than Meets the Eye?From: Election |
Description of Canada’s federal election laws focusing on constitutional and statute law, plus the rules of electoral organization and electoral competition pertaining to political entities … | Heather MacIvor | 30 | 2009 | $3.00 Add |
From ![]() Chapter 2Resolving Disputes and Navigating Canada's Court System From: Canadian Business Law |
The second chapter outlines when to obtain legal advice, how paralegals and lawyers differ, how disputes are resolved in the Canadian court system and the process of litigation. It concludes with … | Tamra Alexander | 33 | 2018 | $3.30 Add |