Governance of the federation is more complex today than ever before: perennial issues of federalism remain unresolved, conflicts continue over the legitimacy of federal spending power, and the accommodation of Quebec nationalism and Aboriginal self-government within the federation is a persistent and precarious concern. From discussions on democracy and distinctiveness to explorations of self-governance and power imbalances, "Constructing Tomorrow s Federalism" tests assertions from scholars and practitioners on the legitimacy and future of the state of the federation. In this broad...