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Irresponsible Government
2015 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize ? Shortlisted, Non-Fiction
In Irresponsible Government, former MP Brent Rathgeber takes Parliament to task for its failure to hold the government to account.
Irresponsible Government examines the current state of Canadian democracy in contrast to the founding principles of responsible government established by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867. The book examines the failure of modern elected representatives to perform their constitutionally mandated duty to hold the prime minister and his cabinet to account. It further examines the modern lack of separation between the executive and legislative branches of government and the disregard with which the executive views Parliament. The book seeks to shine light on the current power imbalances that have developed in Canadian government.
Through an examination of the foundation principles of our parliamentary system and their subsequent erosion, Irresponsible Government seeks methods through which we can begin to recalibrate and correct these power imbalances and restore electoral accountability.
Rathgeber?s writing is clear and compelling; he damns the 41st Parliament with a methodical narrative you?d expect of a former trial attorney.
– Blacklock’s Reporter
Rathgeber?s insider account is a reminder that something must soon give if citizens are to have confidence that the Parliament they elect will do its job.
– Literary Review of Canada
– Blacklock’s Reporter
Rathgeber?s insider account is a reminder that something must soon give if citizens are to have confidence that the Parliament they elect will do its job.
– Literary Review of Canada
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Dimensions:
256 Pages
Published:
September 10, 2014
City of Publication:
Toronto
Country of Publication:
CA
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ISBN:
9781459728394
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Language:
eng
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