Download or read book How Canadians Govern Themselves written by Eugene Alfred Forsey and published by Public Information Office Library of Parliament. This book was released on 1997 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication reviews the Canadian system of government and how it operates. It contains chapters on the origins and operation of the parliamentary system; federalism and the Canadian constitution; powers of the national and provincial governments; differences between the Canadian and United States governments; the rule of law and the courts; federal government institutions such as the Queen, Senate, House of Commons, political parties, the Cabinet, and the Prime Minister; a typical session of Parliament; provincial and municipal government; and the evolving nature of Canadian government. Includes lists of governors-general and prime ministers since Confederation.