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Author : Paul Howe,David A. Northrup,Institute for Research on Public Policy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Canada
ISBN : OCLC:46924448
Author : Institute for Research on Public Policy
Publisher : IRPP
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0886451914
Reconsidering provincial and federal debates about democratic reform alternatives.
Author : Terry Julian
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781552128770
Author : Michael Morden et al.
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781525564321
“We’re not just in a sort of post-truth politics, but we’re in a post-democratic politics.” – Former Member of Parliament Democracy’s future has become uncertain. Politicians are viewed with deep cynicism. Political parties have lost touch with mass society. Citizens’ expectations of what their democracy should do have outstripped what their institutions can provide. All of this is feeding a wave of polarization, populism, and anxiety around the world, with Canadians much more likely to say their democracy is becoming weaker rather than stronger. Real House Lives uses the stories and experiences of former parliamentarians to understand what’s going wrong with our national politics, and to put forward a vision of democratic representation that is independent, thoughtful, engaged, and empowered. It follows MPs through their lives and work, exploring how this vision of political leadership can be realized through a stronger Parliament, better local democratic engagement, and healthier parties. This may be an ambitious view, but Canadian democracy requires ambition, especially in a public climate of increasing partisanship, cynicism, and distrust. This book is for anyone who has ever imagined offering their career and life to public service. It’s a how-to guide, an inspirational account, and perhaps a warning.
Author : Elisabeth Gidengil
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774828277
Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. This first-of-a-kind book approaches the “democratic deficit” from the perspective of everyday Canadians and assesses the performance of Parliament and the media in light of their perceptions and expectations. In doing so, a number of chapters highlight the disjuncture between perceptions and performance. Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up is essential for anyone who would like to learn how to build a better democracy – one that meets the expectations of the Canadian public.
Author : Fraser Institute (Vancouver, B.C.)
Publisher : The Fraser Institute
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Canada
ISBN : 9780889752016
Author : Canadian Centre for Management Development
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0773526196
This first in-depth analysis of Canada's Senate in 40 years.
Author : C. Richard Tindal
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-15
Category : Canada
ISBN : 9781460259696
The Downward Spiral of Canadian Democracy Democratic government in Canada has been declining - at an accelerating rate. The House of Commons is ineffective. The Senate is not accountable and is scandal-ridden. Decision making is increasingly centralized in the largely invisible staff in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Many who have been active participants have turned off and tuned out because of understandable disillusionment. The result is that actions that undermine democracy can now be taken without much fear of reprisal. This book explains how our democratic governing machinery and operating principles have been undermined and what can be done to reverse this downward slide. It is intended to enrage you and then engage you - in the fight to restore and to enhance our democratic institutions and practices.
Author : Elisabeth Gidengil,André Blais,Neil Nevitte,Richard Nadeau
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774840781
Citizens are central to any meaningful definition of democracy. What does it say about the health of Canadian democracy when fewer citizens than ever are exercising their right to vote and party membership rolls are shrinking? Are increasingly well-educated citizens turning away from traditional electoral politics in favour of other forms of democratic engagement or are they simply withdrawing from political participation altogether? The first comprehensive assessment of citizen engagement in Canada, this volume raises challenging questions about the interests and capabilities of Canadians as democratic citizens, as well as the performance of our democratic institutions. It is essential reading for politicians and policy-makers, students and scholars of Canadian politics, and all those who care about the quality of Canadian democracy.
Author : Stephen Brooks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Canada
ISBN : OCLC:1322243451
Author : Bill Freeman
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781459737693
The Hill Times: Best Books of 2017 What are the limits of Canadian democracy and how are they being expanded by a revolution in participatory democracy? The Brexit vote in Britain and the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States illustrate that our system of representative democracy is in deep trouble. There are signs of political alienation everywhere. Most believe that government is run by a few big interests. Wealthy corporations receive grants and beneficial regulations. The incomes of middle and lower earners have remained stagnant or decreased. The way to change this imbalance is by strengthening our democracy and encouraging participation in the political process. A powerful grassroots movement of participatory democracy is emerging. Freeman’s message is that democracy is rising in this country, but we must organize to redress the dominance of business interests, and finally fulfil the promise of government by the people.
Author : Stanley Bréhaut Ryerson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Canada
ISBN : 0919396364
Author : Lisa Young,Joanna Everitt
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780774840323
Advocacy Groups uses the Audit standards of responsiveness, inclusiveness, and participation to examine advocacy groups in Canada and assess the ways that they contribute to, or detract from, Canadian democracy. It argues that group activity represents an important form of political participation. Though some interests face greater organizational challenges than others, advocacy groups can play critical compensatory roles for interests that are often unrepresented in traditional political institutions. It also finds that while Canadian advocacy groups employ a wide range of strategies to draw attention to their concerns, those with greater financial resources generally have greater access to government decision-makers. This has been accentuated by recent trends in the reduction of government funding to advocacy groups. The book concludes with several recommendations for 'best practices' that groups can follow in their internal organization and efforts to influence public policy, as well as for actions that governments can take to engage in constructive consultation with groups.
Author : Preston Manning
Publisher : Sutherland House
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198955525X
"Democracy in Canada is in deep trouble." Politicians, legislatures and parliament are widely mistrusted. Canadians do not see their issues and concerns reflected in the priorities of the people elected to serve them. The rise of populism is one symptom of a crisis. Others are low voter turnouts and an increasingly vicious public sphere. It is time for Canadians to repair and strengthen their democracy. It is time to Do Something! In this riveting and inspirational book, author and parliamentarian Preston Manning calls on Canadians of all beliefs and allegiances to renew their nation's democracy and the ideas, processes,and institutions that support it. Drawing on a lifetime of public service, he offers 365 practical ways that readers can get involved and make a difference, in their communities, on the national stage, or around the world. "There is an old saying," writes Manning, "that a Canadian optimist is someone who believes things could be worse. But I am an optimist who believes the future can be better if enough of us resolve to make it so."
Author : Stephen Brooks,Marc Menard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0199021651
Exploring the essential components of politics and government in Canada, this clearly written and concise version of Canadian Democracy presents an accessible, fully up-to-date overview of the values, processes, institutions, and contemporary issues that give rise to Canadian democracy anddefine Canada on the world stage.