Political Science / Canadian Politics / Introductory Canadian Politics

The fifth edition of Thinking Government offers students critical insights into the nature and workings of the Canadian federal government and public service.

With a focus on the dynamics of actors, institutions, and the processes embedded in considerations of regional and cultural diversity, this book traces Canada’s sovereignty journey.

This book provides a concise explanation of the fundamental principles and primary institutions of the Canadian political regime.

The seventh edition of Canadian Politics enriches the work of earlier editions in bringing together a highly respected group of scholars to offer a comprehensive account of Canadian government and politics.

This is Canada’s only up-to-date collection of essays on issues in Canadian federalism, covering the Harper and Trudeau eras, as well as federal-provincial debates over healthcare, climate change, trade, and more.

Dominated by discussions of broad national problems, media tactics gone amiss, and the personal lives of party leaders, Canadian election campaigns have led to substantial public discontent.

The Public Servant’s Guide to Government in Canada is a concise primer on the inner workings of government in Canada. This go-to resource is a useful reference guide for students and scholars, for new and lower-ranking public servants, or for anyone who wants to know more about how government really works.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career is a primer on the common scholastic demands that social sciences students face upon entering college or university.

New material in the fourth edition covers topics such as the return to power of the Liberal Party, voting politics in Quebec, women in Canadian political parties, political campaigning, digital party politics, and municipal party politics.

"This book offers an engaging insight into the European origins of the national values of Canadians and their future challenges. Excellent! Timely!" - Raymond Chretien, Former Canadian Ambassador to the United States and France

"... an absolutely first-class addition to the literature and an incomparable teaching aid." - John Meisel, Queen's University