Items related to Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary...
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View, 1) - Softcover
2015 Kobo Emerging Writer Prize ― Shortlisted, Non-Fiction
In Irresponsible Government, former MP Brent Rathgeber takes Parliament to task for its failure to hold the government to account.
Irresponsible Government examines the current state of Canadian democracy in contrast to the founding principles of responsible government established by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867. The book examines the failure of modern elected representatives to perform their constitutionally mandated duty to hold the prime minister and his cabinet to account. It further examines the modern lack of separation between the executive and legislative branches of government and the disregard with which the executive views Parliament. The book seeks to shine light on the current power imbalances that have developed in Canadian government.
Through an examination of the foundation principles of our parliamentary system and their subsequent erosion, Irresponsible Government seeks methods through which we can begin to recalibrate and correct these power imbalances and restore electoral accountability.
In Irresponsible Government, former MP Brent Rathgeber takes Parliament to task for its failure to hold the government to account.
Irresponsible Government examines the current state of Canadian democracy in contrast to the founding principles of responsible government established by the Fathers of Confederation in 1867. The book examines the failure of modern elected representatives to perform their constitutionally mandated duty to hold the prime minister and his cabinet to account. It further examines the modern lack of separation between the executive and legislative branches of government and the disregard with which the executive views Parliament. The book seeks to shine light on the current power imbalances that have developed in Canadian government.
Through an examination of the foundation principles of our parliamentary system and their subsequent erosion, Irresponsible Government seeks methods through which we can begin to recalibrate and correct these power imbalances and restore electoral accountability.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Brent Rathgeber is a Canadian lawyer and former Member of Parliament. He was elected as a Conservative in 2008 and 2011. On June 5, 2013, he resigned from the Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent due to the government's lack of support for transparency and accountability. He lives in Edmonton.
Review:
Rathgeber’s insider account is a reminder that something must soon give if citizens are to have confidence that the Parliament they elect will do its job. (Literary Review of Canada)
Rathgeber’s writing is clear and compelling; he damns the 41st Parliament with a methodical narrative you’d expect of a former trial attorney. (Blacklock's Reporter)
Rathgeber’s writing is clear and compelling; he damns the 41st Parliament with a methodical narrative you’d expect of a former trial attorney. (Blacklock's Reporter)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherA J. Patrick Boyer Book
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1459728378
- ISBN 13 9781459728370
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages256
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 14.06
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Irresponsible Government : The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 21012985-n
Buy New
US$ 14.06
Convert currency
Seller Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
J. Patrick Boyer Book 10/7/2014
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Paperback or Softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada 0.67. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781459728370
Buy New
US$ 16.71
Convert currency
Seller Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View) [Soft Cover ]
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781459728370
Buy New
US$ 16.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View)
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-Y-9781459728370
Buy New
US$ 13.03
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View, 1)
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2716030025739
Buy New
US$ 15.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View, 1)
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.44. Seller Inventory # 1459728378-2-1
Buy New
US$ 23.96
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View, 1)
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 0.44. Seller Inventory # 353-1459728378-new
Buy New
US$ 23.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View, 1)
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781459728370
Buy New
US$ 24.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View (1))
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Paperback
First Edition
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. First Edition. Special order direct from the distributor. Seller Inventory # ING9781459728370
Buy New
US$ 19.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Irresponsible Government: The Decline of Parliamentary Democracy in Canada (Point of View, 1)
Published by
A J. Patrick Boyer Book
(2014)
ISBN 10: 1459728378
ISBN 13: 9781459728370
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ01N0WN_ns
Buy New
US$ 31.54
Convert currency