Category Archives: Parliament

The Deleterious Effects of Bipartisanship and the Separation of Powers on Good Government

Posted on 2012/05/30 by J.W.J. Bowden

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 →

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The Prime Minister Does Not “Represent All Canadians” – the House of Commons Does

Posted on 2012/03/11 by J.W.J. Bowden

Responsible Government and the Loyal Opposition Many of the subtle misinterpretations of the nature of responsible government derive from what some (and perhaps some of you, dear readers!) would consider “quibbling”, constitutional pedantry, or “debates over semantics.” I would argue, … Continue reading →

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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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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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A Parliamentarist’s Christmas: The Christian Origins of the Westminster System

Posted on 2011/12/24 by J.W.J. Bowden

The Parliament of Canada The Centre Block of Parliament Hill stands out as one of the most impressive examples of neo-Gothic architecture in Canada. While attending a presentation there earlier this year, I walked along the Rotunda and admired the … Continue reading →

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