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Monthly Archives: May 2012
The Deleterious Effects of Bipartisanship and the Separation of Powers on Good Government
Recall Election in Wisconsin: Wisconsin Would Have Solved Its Political Standoff Last Year Under A Parliamentary System! Governor Walker of Wisconsin now faces a recall election, scheduled for June 5th. I couldn’t help but conclude that if Wisconsin operated under … Continue reading
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Debate on Prime Ministerial Power: Andrew Coyne vs. Sheila Copps
Introduction On 10 May 2012, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute held a debate on “Power Corrupts Canadian Prime Minister”, the fourth instalment of its History Wars series. Theoretically, Andrew Coyne argued in favour of the resolution and therefore against prime ministerial power, … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences and Speeches, Confidence Convention, Constructive Non-Confidence, Crown (Powers and Office), Prime Minister's Powers, Reform
Tagged Andrew Coyne, Canadian Study of Parliament Group, checks & balances, dissolution, J.L. Granastein, Jean Chretien, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Peter Hennessy, Peter Russell, prorogation, s.41(a), Shelia Copps, Tainted Blood Scandal
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Commons Committee on Canadian Heritage: Officialization of Protocol
Introduction The Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC)met on Tuesday, 1 May 2012 in order to review national standards on protocol. The Committee called upon witnesses from the protocol sections of both the Department of Canadian Heritage (representing the … Continue reading
