The Canadian political system

• Main Author: Christophe Premat
• Format: Conference Object
• Language: unknown
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Political theory and political philosophy; Political science not elsewhere classified; Canadian politics; Symmetrical federalism; Assymmetrical federalism; Brian Mulroney; Quebec; Multiculturalism; Governor General; Patriation; Politics of recognition; Canada; First Nations
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.17045/sthlmuni.23561289.v1; https://figshare.com/articles/presentation/The_Canadian_political_system/23561289

This presentation is a part of a course at the basic level at Stockholm University. It is a course which was supported by the Centre for Canadian Studies of Stockholm University. The course is designed to introduce students to a variety of aspects related to the history, culture and literature of Canadian society. It also tackles the bilingual aspect of Canadian society and helps students to discuss issues that are relevant in Canada. The course then looks at the challenges facing Canada in the 21st Century with focus on immigration and multiculturalism, the First Nations, gender equality, specific regions in Canada with special emphasis on Québec, and Canada's cultural identity. The presentation explains the current political system with the historical development from a two-party system to a multi-party system. The question of symmetrical federalism versus asymmetrical federalism is also dealt with.