Combining the Agendas: Federalism and Democracy
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Authors
Simeon, Richard
Date
2005
Type
working paper
Language
en
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Interdependence of Democracy Initiatives and Federalism Initiatives 2005
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Abstract
This conference focused on two broad themes: recent developments in intergovernmental relations in Canada; and ways in which we might address the ‘democratic deficits’ within Canadian political institutions. Both were interesting. But there was little connection between them. The discourse about IGR – intergovernmental competition, ways to achieve greater harmony and coordination; asymmetry or not; the implications of the Council of the Federation seem strangely disconnected from the discourse on democratic weaknesses – accountability, representation, participation, and the like. In these concluding comments, I hope to tie the two themes a little closer together.
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© IIGR, School of Policy Studies, Queen’s University
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Queen's University Institute of Intergovernmental Relations