Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
'The Unreformed Senate of Canada' is a seminal study of the upper chamber of the Canadian Parliament, offering an in-depth analysis of its constitutional origins, functions, and political significance. This work serves as a foundational text for understanding the evolution of the Canadian legislative branch and the ongoing debates surrounding the purpose and efficacy of its senior house.The book meticulously examines the intentions of the Fathers of Confederation in establishing an appointive upper house and evaluates how those intentions translated into practice in the decades following 1867. Author Robert A. Mackay explores the Senate’s role in protecting provincial and minority interests, its legislative contributions, and the historical criticisms regarding its democratic accountability. By analyzing the Senate’s internal dynamics and its relationship with the House of Commons, 'The Unreformed Senate of Canada' provides essential insights into the checks and balances of the Westminster system as applied in a federal North American context.Scholars and readers interested in Canadian history, political science, and constitutional law will find this work to be a comprehensive resource. It captures a pivotal moment in the nation’s political development, addressing the complexities of governance and the challenges of maintaining a bicameral legislature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
