Although they are central to the democratic process in Canada, surprisingly little has been published about some of the provincial legislatures and those of the Yukon and Northwest territories. In this volume, scholars and legislative staff members provide an overview of the role of provincial and territorial legislatures in governmental processes and in shaping their respective societies.A number of common themes are addressed: the historical development of the individual legislatures; the influence of political culture; the social backgrounds of the members; the structure and effectiveness of the committee system; the influence of political parties and of local customs on members' behaviour; mechanisms for enhancing government accountabiolity; members' services and facilities; and recent reforms.Together these papers offer an accessible and straightforward guide to key political institutions, revealing both the elements they share and those that make each legislature distinctive.
- ISBN10 0802058256
- ISBN13 9780802058256
- Publish Date 1 January 1989
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 14 April 1994
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint University of Toronto Press
- Edition 2nd ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 253
- Language English