Is Canadian Federalism in Peril?
A group of panelists discuss the state of Canadian federalism in an interview on the publicly funded channel TVO. You can watch the video…
A group of panelists discuss the state of Canadian federalism in an interview on the publicly funded channel TVO. You can watch the video…
In an op-ed, Khim Lal Devkota asserts that the nation's reforms under the new constitution are occurring too slowly and that "the implementation of…
Kate Galloway and Melissa Castan explore the Love v. Commonwealth decision and how that decision -- and another case before the High Court of Australia -- affect…
A group of scholars analyze how the institutions of three federal nations -- the United States, India, and Brazil -- empowered rather than constrained…
A group of scholars contend that, in the political and economic turbulence of the past two decades, evidence about the efficacy of federalism is…
Jerry Dave Ntwari examines the role that federalism can play in bringing about progressive changes for marginalized groups in Southeast Asia. Read more here.
In a blog post, Francesco Palermo and Lorenzo Somigli explore whether federalism offers a way forward from the "deadlock" of consociationalism. Read more here.
In an op-ed, John Ibbitson argues that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's "aggressive federalism" is dividing the nation. Read more here.
In an op-ed, J.J. McCullough writes that the reelection of Quebec Premier Francois Legault could portend a resurrection of the province's separatist movement (password required). Read…
In a blog post, Keshav Padmanabhan reviews the role of India's Goods and Services Tax Council and "sovereign but simultaneous federalism." Read more here.
Jonathan Hopkins examines how federalism affects access to prescription drugs in Canada. Read more here.
Safwan Al-Amin and Bilal Wahab consider whether Iraq is experiencing a "constitutional moment," including the effect the fundamental law's federalism clauses could play on…
In an op-ed, Dónal Gill explores whether federalism in Canada is "unraveling" in the wake of two recent elections. Read more here.
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