University of British Columbia Press Constituency Influence in Parliament: Countering the Centre

Product Description In contrast with most literature on Canadian politics, this book resurrects the relevance of Canada’s Parliament by examining what MPs do, why they do it, and what effect it has. Constituency Influence in Parliament examines the rules and conduct of Private Members’ Business to assess the complex relationship between constituency representation and policy proposals. This revealing study shows that Members of Parliament pursue various types of goals in the legislature – not all of which focus upon parties or leaders – and each MP plays an important representative role in shaping policy. Review This splendidly crafted book not only provides valuable and original insights into Parliament and into the behaviour and influence of individual MPs, but also reaffirms the value of detailed empirical research into the Commons and, crucially, that Parliament matters. Essential reading for anyone interested in parliamentary government in Canada. Author: Graham White, author of Cabinets and First Ministers Book Description A revealing look at parliamentary Private Members’ Business, assessing what MPs do, why they do it, and what effect it has. From the Author Kelly Blidook is an assistant professor of political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. From the Inside Flap Constituency Influence in Parliament examines the rules andconduct of Private Members' Business to assess the complexrelationship between constituency representation and policy proposals.This revealing study shows that Members of Parliament pursue varioustypes of goals in the legislature - not all of which focus uponparties or leaders - and each MP plays an importantrepresentative role in shaping policy. In contrast with most literatureon Canadian politics, this book resurrects the relevance ofCanada's Parliament by examining what MPs do, why they do it, andwhat effect it has. From the Back Cover Constituency Influence in Parliament examines the rules andconduct of Private Members' Business to assess the complexrelationship between constituency representation and policy proposals.This revealing study shows that Members of Parliament pursue varioustypes of goals in the legislature - not all of which focus uponparties or leaders - and each MP plays an importantrepresentative role in shaping policy. In contrast with most literatureon Canadian politics, this book resurrects the relevance ofCanada's Parliament by examining what MPs do, why they do it, andwhat effect it has. About the Author Kelly Blidook is an assistant professor of political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.