Canadian Federalism
POLS 415
Winter 2027
3 Units
In-person
3
one-way Exclusions
Course Description
An examination of the evolution and operation of the Canadian federal system. Topics include the concept and meaning of federalism, the implications of provincial/federal interdependence, and the politics of constitutional reform.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply theories, and concepts of federalism to a variety of topics, including intergovernmental relations, constitutional reform, judicial review, the politics of diversity, and recognition, Indigenous politics, and Canada's economic, fiscal, and social union.
- Compare and contrast the operation of Canadian federalism to dynamics in other federal systems.
- Describe the history and operation of Canada's federal system.
- Develop research, writing, and presentation skills.