Author Archives: J.W.J. Bowden

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About J.W.J. Bowden

My area of academic expertise lies in Canadian political institutions, especially the Crown, political executive, and conventions of Responsible Government; since 2011, I have made a valuable contribution to the scholarship by having been published and cited extensively. I’m also a contributing editor to the Dorchester Review and a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Parliamentary and Political Law.

Justin Trudeau Denies the Divisiveness of Politics

Posted on 2012/02/14 by J.W.J. Bowden

Strange Musings on Quebec’s Secession On Sunday, 12 February 2012, Justin Trudeau announced in a French-language interview that he would support the secession of Quebec in order to oppose and protect Quebec from the alleged right-wing policies of the Harper … Continue reading →

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Minister Kenney on the Crown in Canada

Posted on 2012/02/09 by J.W.J. Bowden

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the indefatigable and earnest Jason Kenney, spoke to a small audience at an event organized by the Monarchist League – University of Ottawa Branch on 7 February 2012. Minister Kenney emphasized the Crown as … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of the Principle of Restraint (Caretaker Convention) in Canada

Posted on 2012/01/31 by J.W.J. Bowden

Once again, the Manual of Official Procedure of the Government of Canada has proven indispensible as an historical resource! The Appendices contains the “Order in Council cancelling Appointments made on Macdonald’s Resignation (1873)”. I have uploaded this excerpt as a … Continue reading →

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The State of the Union Address and Loyal Opposition in the United States

Posted on 2012/01/30 by J.W.J. Bowden

The State of the Union Is The Equivalent of the Sovereign’s State Opening of Parliament “[The President of the United States] shall from time to time give the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their … Continue reading →

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David Starkey’s Historical Documentaries on the Monarchy

Posted on 2012/01/28 by J.W.J. Bowden

For an excellent history of the monarchy in the United Kingdom, I highly recommend David Starkey’s series Monarchy, which he adapted from his latest book Crown & Country – The Kings and Queens of England: A History. He devotes a … Continue reading →

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