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Start Over Topic canadian prime ministers Publication Type Academic Journals Journal british journal of political science Region canada

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1. Demotion and Dissent in the Canadian Liberal Party.

Author

Kam, Christopher

Subjects
CANADIAN prime ministers, LEGISLATORS, HEADS of state, CONSTITUTIONAL law
Abstract

The article discusses the powers of Prime Minister under the political system of Canada. The Canadian PM has the power to invoke the confidence convention and to dissolve the parliament. The power of the PM regarding the parliamentary career of members of parliament (MPs) is not unrestricted. The constitution provides that some MPs should be brought into the cabinet because they are too powerful and dangerous to leave on the backbench.

Published
2006
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