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Informationen zum Autor Kelly Blidook is an assistant professor of political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung This book examines the rules and conduct of Private Members’ Business to assess the crucial role of MPs in representing citizens and affecting policy decisions. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Parliament and Its Members: Representation and Governance2 The Electoral Connection and Legislative Behaviour in Canada3 Legislation in the House: Private Members' Business4 Private Members' Business: Participation and Motivation5 Constituency Interests and Private Members' Business6 The Nation's Interests, the Party's Interests, or the MP's Interests?7 Does It Matter? Do Members of Parliament Influence Policy?8 Conclusion: Individual Autonomy and RepresentationAppendices; Notes; Bibliography
