Commentary
Canada is habitually described as a federation (or sometimes “confederation”). Legally, of course, it is one. But has Canada been a functional federation—and is it one today?
Viewpoints
Opinion
Alberta’s Sovereignty Act Is a Sensible Step in a Chronically Dysfunctional Federation
Premier Danielle Smith speaks about invoking Alberta’s Sovereignty Act over federal clean energy regulations, in Edmonton on Nov. 27, 2023. The province’s coat of arms, Fortis et Liber, is seen on the left. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
Barry Cooper
Author
Dr. Barry Cooper is a professor of political science at the University of Calgary, author of 35 books and 200 studies, and is a senior fellow with the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy and the Royal Society of Canada.
