Talk:Canadian federalism

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There is much more we can discuss here about this constitution when someone gets around to it and there are some interesting cases that could be cited and linked here.

I moved the page from the awkward name of "Federal Provincial Distribution of Legislative Powers" to "Canadian federalism", for what (to me) seems obvious reasons. The so-called "division of powers" is what, in Constitutional terms, is called Federalism. It's a well-defined term and is far more widely used than "Federal Provincial distribution...etc". Hope I'm not ruffling any feathers with the moving of the page. Cheers! - PullUpYourSocks 01:31, 17 Jan 2005 (UTC)

• BTW this article could really use some fixing-up. For starters I really don't think it's necessary to quote ALL of s.91 and s.92. It seems a bit excessive. - PullUpYourSocks 01:49, 17 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Contents 1 Requested article 2 One of three pillars 3 Territories 4 Crucial details missing 5 Rename

[edit] Requested article

A simpler article is needed on which activities fall under federal or provincial jurisdiction, for example for employers who want to know which mimimum wage or anti-discrimination law applies to them. Wuzzy 15:52, 31 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] One of three pillars

This article has come a long way since the request for fixing up, if I don't say so myself; but I'm still wondering about one thing. While I'm inclined to agree federalism, the Charter and responsible government would be the three pillars, is that a common saying or original research? Who else has said that? CanadianCaesar The Republic Restored 23:38, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

I would say it is original research. Personally, I believe the 3 pillars of constitution of Canada are actually the Monarchy, federalism, and, since 1982, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 200.177.33.89 (talk) 14:55, 25 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Territories

Why is there no mention of the territories in this article (while the article on the Australian counterpart do)? — Instantnood 22:16, 12 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Crucial details missing

This page is missing much important information concerning the constitutional framework for Canadian federalism, such as discussion of: The POGG clause, illustrative vs exhaustive powers, disallowance, the relative important of separation of powers (then & now), the role of JCPC interpretation, etc... You cannot really understand the shape of Canadian federalism without a clear understanding of these concepts.

[edit] Rename

Can I rename this to Federalism in Canada as it refers to the country of Canada rather than Canadian people? AndrewRT 21:51, 8 December 2006 (UTC)

Aye. —Nightstallion (?) 14:57, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Why? "Canadian" doesn't mean exclusively Canadian people. It also means anything "of Canada." "Canadian federalism" is also a common term in print. CanadianCaesar Et tu, Brute? 19:44, 20 December 2006 (UTC)