Legislatures in Evolution / Les législatures en transformation

Charles Feldman, Geneviève Tellier, David Groves , Geneviève Tellier

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English

University of Ottawa Press
13 September 2022

Political science & theory; Political ideologies; Central government policies

Series: Politics and Public Policy

Legislatures in Evolution presents a series of essays on evolution and change in the legislative context. They cover a wide range of topics, including both proposed and implemented reforms.

The contributions included here discuss parliamentarians' attitude toward party discipline; the specific challenges associated with implementing sexual harassment policies within legislatures; the consequences of the Supreme Court's ruling in Mikisew Cree First Nation v. Canada on the government's duty to consult Indigenous Peoples when drafting legislation; parliamentarians' engagement in budgetary control issues; the reform of the rules governing prayers in the Legislature of British Columbia; and time management reforms in the Legislative Assembly of Yukon.

Charles Feldman, Genevive Tellier, David Groves, and their contributors bring together both practical and academic experience and perspectives. They conclude with an analysis of parliamentary reforms, paying particular attention to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the functioning of legislatures.

Contributions by: Marie-Ève Belzile
Edited by: Charles Feldman, David Groves, Geneviève Tellier
Series edited by: Geneviève Tellier
Imprint: University of Ottawa Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9780776637891
ISBN 10: 0776637894
Series: Politics and Public Policy
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 13 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Legislatures in Evolution: Introduction 2. Party Discipline in Canada: Former Members of Parliament Speak Up 3. Aborder le harcèlement sexuel dans les législatures : description d’un lieu de travail « unique » 4. Parliament, the Duty to Consult and Reconciliation 5. Les députés du contrôle budgétaire entre passion, intérêt et désaffection 6. Change and Prayers: An Analysis of Prayers in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, 2003–2020 7. Passive Time Management and the Erosion of Scrutiny of Government Bills in the Yukon Legislative Assembly 8. Les législatures en transformation : Conclusion

Charles Feldman (Editor) Charles Feldman is Parliamentary Counsel for the Senate of Canada and President of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group.David Groves (Editor) David Groves is Legal Counsel for the Senate of Canada, and Secretary of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group.Genevive Tellier (Editor) Genevive Tellier is Full Professor at the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa and Treasurer of the Canadian Study of Parliament Group.

Reviews for Legislatures in Evolution / Les législatures en transformation

This book has a real merit: Legislatures in Evolution explains how the parliamentary institutions share the same nature of a ""living tree"" as the Constitution and the Charter of Rights. They evolve to reflect the values of their time and they constantly adapt to meet the needs of our evolving world. Anyone interested to understand how Canada is governed must read these chapters.--Honourable Serge Joyal, P.C. Legislatures in Evolution advances core debates about Canada's parliaments. Bringing together scholars, practitioners, and advocates, this timely volume is required reading for students of Canadian parliamentarism and those committed to understanding the foundational institutions of Canadian democracy. Les législatures en transformation aborde les débats fondamentaux sur les parlements canadiens. Réunissant des universitaires, des praticiens et des activistes, ce recueil arrive à point important pour les étudiants en parlementarisme canadien et ceux qui veulent comprendre les institutions fondamentales de la démocratie canadienne. --Philippe Lagassé