Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. This first-of-a-kind book approaches the "democratic deficit" from the perspective of everyday Canadians and assesses the performance of Parliament and the media in light of their perceptions and expectations. In doing so, a number of chapters highlight the disjuncture between perceptions and performance. Canadian Democracy from the Ground Up is essential for anyone who would like to learn how to build a better democracy -- one that meets the...
Canada is often held up as an example of a healthy democracy. However, the Canadian public is less enthusiastic about the way our democracy works. Thi...
Students and scholars concerned with the practice and quality of representation, democracy, parliament, and politics in Canada should read Representation in Action.
Students and scholars concerned with the practice and quality of representation, democracy, parliament, and politics in Canada should read Representat...
