The Constitution in a hall of mirrors : Canada at 150 /

"Whether it's the first-past-the-post electoral system or partisan government appointees to the Senate, Canadians want better representation and accountability from the federal government. Before reforms can be enacted, however, it is important to explore and clarify the relationships amon...

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Main Author: Smith, David E
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : UNIV OF TORONTO PRESS, 2017
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