PSCI 2003 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Constitution Act, 1982, Bailiwick, Byrsonima Crassifolia

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Political Science
• Course: PSCI 2003
• Professor: J Malloy

Document Summary

Federalism can be de ned as division of powers between central and regional governments such that neither is subordinate to the other. The federal character of canada is designated in the canadian constitution and can be seen in almost every aspect of governance and society. Federalism also has a major impact on the institutions of the national government. Symmetrical federalism: when the provinces are all treated alike by the constitution and by the federal government. Asymmetrical federalism: when provinces are singled out for distinctive treatment. Confederation settlement: the fundamentals of canadian federalism. The fathers of confederation gave the provinces 16 speci c enumerated powers in section 92 (e. g. hospitals and municipal institutions) and then left everything else - the residual powers - to ottawa, in section 91. Section 91 also included a list of 29 federal powers, such as trade and commerce and national defence.