PPG1000: GOVERNANCE AND INSTITUTIONS School of Public Policy and Governance University of Toronto Fall 2015 Section L0101 Section L0102 Wednesday 2-4 Wednesday 2-4 CG 160 CG 361 Prof. Phil Triadafilopoulos Prof. Linda White
[email protected] [email protected] Office Hours: Monday 1-2, or by appt. Office Hours: Wednesday 1-2, or by appt. Office Location: Canadiana 61B Office Location: Canadiana 319 Telephone: 416-978-7035 Telephone: 416-978-2857 Section L0103 Section L0104 Wednesday 2-4 Monday 12-2 UC 314 CG 160 Prof. Gabriel Eidelman Prof. Phil Triadafilopoulos
[email protected] [email protected] Office Hours: Wednesday 1-2, or by appt. Office Hours: Monday 2-3, or by appt. Office Location: Canadiana 61F Office Location: Canadiana 61B Telephone: 416-978-7035 This course is intended to provide foundational knowledge of key governance structures and political institutions at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels in Canada. Together, we examine the Constitution, the Westminster parliamentary system, federalism, and the courts. We consider emerging challenges to existing institutions, including the rise of cities, demands for self-government among Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples, and the transition from government to governance, and conclude by reflecting on the quality of Canada’s democratic institutions in comparative perspective. The course is designed as a discussion-intensive seminar. Students are expected to complete each week’s required readings in advance, attend every class, and contribute