Institutions shape the policies that governments in Canada adopt and the avenues through which political activists and advocacy groups can influence those policies. The course introduces students to the main structures and processes of Canadian government, including the Constitution, Parliament, cabinet, federalism, provincial governments, municipal governments, electoral systems, and First Nations' governments. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Any two of POLS 110.3, POLS 111.3, POLS 112.3; or 18 credit units at the university level. Note: Students with credit for POLS 203 may not take this course for credit.
Institutions shape the policies that governments in Canada adopt and the avenues through which political activists and advocacy groups can influence those policies. The course introduces students to the main structures and processes of Canadian government, including the Constitution, Parliament, cabinet, federalism, provincial governments, municipal governments, electoral systems, and First Nations' governments. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Any two of POLS 110.3, POLS 111.3, POLS 112.3; or 18 credit units at the university level. Note: Students with credit for POLS 203 may not take this course for credit.
