Easing Dissatisfaction with Canadian Federalism? The Promise of the Strategy of Disjointed Incrementalism
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https://doi.org/10.24124/c677/200870Keywords:
Quebec, ConstitutionAbstract
This paper argues that the greatest threat to Canadian unity is not so much the absence of some of the characteristics that Daniel Kelemen claims are to be found in stable federations but the tendency of political leaders and parties to put forward contradicting “visions” of Canada. When such visions are used as templates for reforming the constitution, failures usually ensue. A strategy of disjointed incrementalism is a more prudent and ultimately more efficient way to proceed. It seems to be the strategy adopted by Prime Minister Harper and it could prove successful in easing some of the dissatisfactions experienced in both Quebec and western Canada.Downloads
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Montpetit, E. (2008). Easing Dissatisfaction with Canadian Federalism? The Promise of the Strategy of Disjointed Incrementalism. Canadian Political Science Review, 2(3), 12–28. https://doi.org/10.24124/c677/200870
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