How Canadians govern themselves
By: Eugene A. Forsey
Contributors: Canada. Library of Parliament
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Library of Parliament
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Ottawa]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 51
ISBN-13: 9780662396895
Subjects: Politics and government; Canada; Federal government; Politique et gouvernement; Gouvernement fédéral; Canada. Parlement; Canada. Parliament; Cabinet system; Fédéralisme; Cabinet
Description: First published in 1980, explores Canada's parliamentary system, from the decisions made by the Fathers of Confederation, to the daily work of parliamentarians in the Senate and House of Commons. Useful information on Canada's constitution, the judicial system, and provincial and municipal powers is also gathered together in this one reference book.
Notes: Issued also in French under title: Les Canadiens et leur système de gouvernement.

Cover title.

"Library of Parliament Catalogue No. 1102EIP (04/2005)"--Page 2 of cover.

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Table of contents: title: Welcome; title: Preface; title: Note on the Author; title: Introduction; title: What does it all mean? How does it work?; title: Parliamentary Government; title: Its Origins; title: How It Operates; title: A Federal State; title: Our Constitution; title: Powers of the National and Provincial Governments; title: Canadian and American Government; title: The Rule of Law and the Courts; title: The Institutions of Our Federal Government; title: The Queen; title: The Senate; title: The House of Commons; title: Political Parties; title: The Prime Minister; title: The Cabinet; title: The Speakers; title: What Goes On in Parliament; title: Opening of a Session; title: A Working Day in the Commons; title: End of A Session; title: Provinces and Municipalities; title: Living Government; title: Governors General of Canada since Confederation; title: Canadian Prime Ministers since 1867; title: Contact Us.