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Canada: The State of the Federation 2013

Aboriginal Multilevel Governance

by (author) Martin Papillon & André Juneau

Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2016
Category
Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781553394471
    Publish Date
    Apr 2016
    List Price
    $45.95

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Traditionally associated with the federal government, Aboriginal policy has arguably become a far more complex reality. With or without formal self-government, Aboriginal communities and nations are increasingly assertive in establishing their own authority in areas as diverse as education, land management, the administration of justice, family and social services, and housing. The 2013 State of the Federation volume gathers experts and practitioners to discuss the contemporary dynamics, patterns, and challenges of Aboriginal multilevel governance in a wide range of policy areas. Recent court decisions on Aboriginal rights, notably on the duty to consult, have forced provincial and territorial governments to develop more sustained relationships with Aboriginal organizations and governments, especially in the management of lands and resources. Showing that Aboriginal governance is, more than ever, a multilevel reality, contributors address questions such as: What are the challenges in negotiating and implementing these bilateral and trilateral governance agreements? Are these governance arrangements conducive to real and sustained Aboriginal participation in the policy process? Finally, what are the implications of these various developments for Canadian federalism and for the rights and status of Aboriginal peoples in relation to the Canadian federation?

About the authors

Martin Papillon is an associate professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa.

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André Juneau is a fellow and former director of the Institute of Intergovernmental Relations at Queen’s University.

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