Publications
Newsletter: The Liberal-Democratic Party: An Illusory Idea?
Since the May 2, 2011, federal election there has been much talk about a merger between the New Democratic Party and the Liberal Party of Canada.
Newsletter: A Heretical View of the 1982 Constitutional Reform
The exercise, inaptly named “repatriation of the constitution”, consisted of adopting a constitutional amendment procedure, since such a procedure had not been adopted in 1931 when Canada became independent.
Study: Scotland and Independence
The absolute majority gained by the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the Scottish elections of 2011 ensures that there will be a referendum on independence before 2015.
Newsletter: Conditions for Unity in Multinational Federations
The question of the political unity of multinational federations arises in a context where the accommodation of ethno-cultural minorities or historically disadvantaged groups is considered not only a moral norm, but a good strategy.
Survey: Quebecers’ perceptions about the repatriation of the Canadian Constitution
For a large majority of Quebecers, repatriation of the Constitution was a good thing— federalism entails more advantages than disadvantages.
Newsletter: Layton, the Québecois
Since the federal elections on May 2 we have heard and read all sorts of explanations for the results of the Quebec vote. Unfortunately those explanations are not very convincing…
A great opportunity for federalism
For the first time since 1993, Quebecers have elected a strong majority of MPs from federalist parties. Yet no one can claim that this was a victory for federalism.
Newsletter: Economic and financial crisis in Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom
Nationalist movements that call for independence or greater political autonomy for their communities are bearers of an essentially political scheme.
Study: Fiscal Federalism and Monetary Union
The Federal Idea just released a new study entitled Fiscal Federalism and Monetary Union – European Lessons for Quebec.
Study: The Belgian “Example”
This study examines the main characteristics of Belgian federalism. An in-depth analysis of this model clearly shows its weaknesses and limits. The specificities of Belgian federalism make it an example that other federations should be sure to avoid reproducing.