Reflective Journal  - Week of February 25^th

Chapter seven in our text refers to Canada’s Federal system.  A quotation that is stated at the first part of the chapter from William S. Livingston stated: “Federalism is a function of societies.” I believe that this is a perfect way of simply explaining this concept.  In my view federalism is have several states of power working together.  Yet federalism is not the most popular type of system of government, unitary government is used most around the world. 

            This chapter goes into the separate sections of the constitution act that concern federalism and issues that are connected to it.  The heart of federal division in Canada is found in sections 91 and 92.  ‘Peace, order and good government of Canada’ or in other words POGG is explained in this chapter.  POGG is used in Canada when the authorities construct laws for our country. The federal government cannot use POGG to overrule the provincial government.

            As well the textbook goes into how Federalism as evolved through out the years in Canada.  For an example how the system had evolved into working with Quebec to have them stay within Canada and not separate on their own as their own country. 

            This chapter gave me a very good view on federalism in our country.  As after every week of reading the textbook I learn something new.