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Political Science Legislative Branch

Constituency Influence in Parliament

Countering the Centre

by (author) Kelly Blidook

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2012
Category
Legislative Branch, General, Civics & Citizenship
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774821568
    Publish Date
    Apr 2012
    List Price
    $85.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780774821575
    Publish Date
    Jan 2013
    List Price
    $32.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774821582
    Publish Date
    Apr 2012
    List Price
    $32.95

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Description

In contrast with most literature on Canadian politics, this book resurrects the relevance of Canada’s Parliament by examining what MPs do, why they do it, and what effect it has. Constituency Influence in Parliament examines the rules and conduct of Private Members’ Business to assess the complex relationship between constituency representation and policy proposals. This revealing study shows that Members of Parliament pursue various types of goals in the legislature – not all of which focus upon parties or leaders – and each MP plays an important representative role in shaping policy.

About the author

Awards

  • Commended, The Hill Times List of Top 100 Best Books for 2012
  • Commended, The Hill Times List of Top 100 Best Books for 2013

Contributor Notes

Kelly Blidook is an assistant professor of political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.