Dilemmas of Solidarity Rethinking Distribution in the Canadian Federation 1st Edition by Sujit Choudhry ISBN 1442673923 9781442673922

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ISBN 10: 1442673923 
ISBN 13: 9781442673922
Author: Sujit Choudhry

Since the rise of the Canadian welfare state in the aftermath of the Second World War, the politics of social policy and fiscal federalism have been at the centre of federal-provincial relations. Recent events have given impetus for scholars to re-examine these issues. In 2002, the Quebec Commission on Fiscal Imbalance released its report, which introduced the term ‘vertical fiscal imbalance’ into the vocabulary of Canadian politics. Essentially, the commission determined that a disjunction between revenue-raising capacity and expenditures involving different orders of government – vertical fiscal imbalance – was an urgent problem that must be addressed. Dilemmas of Solidarity is both a reflection on and response to that finding.

Editors Sujit Choudhry, Jean-Francois Graudreault-Desbiens, and Lorne Sossin bring together an array of respected legal and political scholars to reflect on the Quebec Commission’s findings. The contributors to this volume illustrate how recent debates surrounding Canada’s equalization program suggest alternative ways to approach the issue. The goal of Dilemmas of Solidarity is to stand back from the particulars of different policy debates, to enable scholars to reflect on basic questions regarding redistribution. This fascinating collection will undoubtedly inform a more nuanced and wide-ranging debate both among academics and policy practitioners than has occurred in this past.

Dilemmas of Solidarity Rethinking Distribution in the Canadian Federation 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter One: The Evolution of Canadian Federalism

  • Historical Foundations of Canadian Federalism
  • The Constitutional Framework and its Impact on Solidarity
  • Key Moments in the Development of Intergovernmental Relations
  • Federalism as a Dynamic and Evolving System

• Chapter Two: The Concept of Solidarity in a Federal System

  • Theoretical Perspectives on Solidarity
  • Solidarity and the Social Contract: Between Unity and Diversity
  • The Role of Solidarity in National Identity and Citizenship
  • Examining Solidarity in a Multi-Cultural and Multi-Regional Context

• Chapter Three: Distributive Justice and Federal Systems

  • Theories of Distributive Justice: Equality vs. Equity
  • Addressing Regional Disparities in a Federal State
  • The Economics of Federalism: Balancing Wealth and Resources
  • Taxation, Transfers, and Equalization Payments in Canada

• Chapter Four: Intergovernmental Relations and Cooperation

  • The Mechanisms of Cooperation in the Canadian Federation
  • Federal-Provincial Tensions and the Politics of Distribution
  • The Role of the Courts and Constitutional Interpretation
  • Recent Developments in Intergovernmental Relations: Opportunities and Challenges

• Chapter Five: Provincial Autonomy vs. National Solidarity

  • The Debate Between Provincial Rights and National Unity
  • The Political and Economic Implications of Provincial Autonomy
  • Case Studies: The Quebec Question and Western Alienation
  • Balancing National Interests with Regional Diversity

• Chapter Six: Equity and the Canadian Social Safety Net

  • The Evolution of Social Programs in Canada
  • How Federal and Provincial Governments Share Responsibility for Welfare
  • Rethinking Health Care, Education, and Social Services Across Regions
  • Equity in Access: A Federal Approach to Social Policy

• Chapter Seven: Environmental Policy and Regional Solidarity

  • The Distribution of Environmental Responsibilities Between Federal and Provincial Governments
  • Regional Environmental Policies and Their Impact on National Solidarity
  • Climate Change and the Need for a Coordinated Response
  • The Role of Indigenous Governments in Environmental Decision-Making

• Chapter Eight: Indigenous Rights and Solidarity in the Canadian Federation

  • The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Federalism
  • Indigenous Self-Government and the Distribution of Power
  • Solidarity and the Protection of Indigenous Rights
  • The Path to Reconciliation: Legal and Political Challenges

• Chapter Nine: Rethinking Solidarity in the 21st Century

  • New Challenges: Globalization, Immigration, and Demographic Shifts
  • The Impact of Technological Change on Regional Economies and Social Structures
  • Federalism in a Globalized World: Opportunities and Tensions
  • Proposals for a More Equitable and Solidary Federation

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