Leaders and Cabinets in Canada

Undergraduate

This course examines executive-level governance in the Canadian federal system. It explains the work of prime ministers, premiers, ministers and cabinets, and touches on the role of opposition party leaders in a system of responsible government as well as glass ceilings. Key political actors and public policy decisions in Canadian history are profiled, including notable leaders and ministers across Canada. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in POLS 2003, POLS 2023, or POLS 2223, or permission of the instructor.