How Canadians Govern Themselves - Parlement du Canada

iPrefaceHow Canadians Govern ThemselvesPrefaceHow Canadians Govern Themselves, firstpublished in 1980, explores Canada’sparliamentary system, from thedecisions made by the Fathers ofConfederation, to the daily work ofparliamentarians in the Senate andHouse of Commons. Useful informationon Canada’s constitution, the judicialsystem, and provincial and municipalpowers is also gathered together in thisone reference book.The book was initially commissionedby the Department of the Secretary ofState of Canada, which also publishedthe second edition. The House ofCommons published the third edition,while the fourth and fifth werepublished by the Library of Parliament.This sixth edition was prepared by theLibrary of Parliament in consultationwith the author’s family and with theapproval the Department of CanadianHeritage. A deliberate effort has beenmade in each edition to keep revisionsto a minimum and to preserve theintegrity of Senator Forsey’s historicaljudgements and writing style.The ideas and opinions expressed inthis document belong to the author orhis authorized successors, and do notnecessarily reflect those of Parliament.For information on how to obtainadditional copies of this booklet,please contact:Information ServiceLibrary of ParliamentParliament HillOttawa, Ontario K1A 0A9Telephone:Toll-free1-866-599-4999National Capital Region(613) 992-4793Internet: www.parl.gc.caVisit the Parliament of Canada’sInformation Centre at 125 Sparks Street.FrançaisPour obtenir d’autres exemplaires decette publication, renseignez-vousauprès du :Service de renseignementsBibliothèque du ParlementColline du ParlementOttawa (Ontario) K1A 0A9Téléphone :Appel sans frais1 866 599-4999Région de la capitale nationale(613) 992-4793Internet : www.parl.gc.caVisitez le Centre d’information duParlement canadien au 125, rue Sparks.