POLS 303 Lecture Notes - Brian Tobin, Western Alienation In Canada, Responsible Government
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There are seven distinct areas meant to explain the persistence of regionalism in canada: The impact of staple commodities (natural resources) and provincial ownership. Constitution act, 1867: the basic machinery of government o o o. The crown o: 10 o the bna act: carrying on the government of the queen. Role of queen is largely symbolic. o o. The role of the queen is purely ceremonial and symbolic. Governor general stands in place of the queen. He/she can be appointed for about 5 years, and can be extended. In the event of premature removal from office, the chief justice of the. Supreme court acts as the administrator until a new governor general is appointed. Majority of powers exercised by government flows from statute rather than prerogative. Bna calls or creation of qpco (s. 11)- not pm. Chosen from persons enjoying the confidence of the elected assembly.