Canadian Government and Politics – Eighth Edition

Concise and up-to-date, this book strikes a practical balance between coverage of institutions and of issues in Canadian politics. Each chapter has been updated following the 2025 federal election.

Canadian Government and Politics delivers an up-to-date and concise introduction to Canada’s political institutions, processes, and issues. The text integrates theory, history, Census data, and current affairs to give students an orderly picture of the wide-ranging landscape of Canadian government and politics. The authors aim for fair-minded, impartial discussions, meant to foster an optimistic perspective on Canadian politics that encourages critical thinking and active citizenship.

This eighth edition adds exciting new material on Canada’s cultural landscape, institutions, and policies. This includes significantly expanded coverage of Western alienation, a full chapter on Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and new discussions of demographic representation, housing policy, racial justice, and third-party intervention.