The Evolution of Canadian Federalism

Canadian federalism is the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments. This article will outline how over the course of almost 150 years federalism in Canada has evolved from centralized power in the federal government to equal voices between the federal and provincial states....

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Published in:Federalism-e journal 2019-04, Vol.20 (1), p.85-91
Main Author: Fusco, Isabella Rose
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Canadian federalism is the division of powers between the federal and provincial governments. This article will outline how over the course of almost 150 years federalism in Canada has evolved from centralized power in the federal government to equal voices between the federal and provincial states. The article will being by looking at the institutionalized authority of federalism within the constitution. The arguments to follow will examine how Canadian federalism slowly went from completely centralized power to equal authority amoungst the provinces. Outlining the evolution of Canadian federalims within Canada. 
ISSN:2562-3435
2562-3435
DOI:10.24908/fede.v20i1.13175