The best little book on Canadian politics and government in a long time.
Starting with the basics, Dale Smith describes how the Canadian political system works and why things are like they are. The language is plain and that makes the idea understandable for as wide an audience as possible.
Every politician, pundit, and plumber should have a dog-eared copy of The unbroken machine close at hand and check it before speaking about any current issue in Canadian politics. Smith's focus is on the federal system but the basic ideas - responsible government, the role of the Crown and so on - apply in the provincial sphere as well.
Available in paperback, pdf, and ebook editions from your local bookseller or online from Dundurn Press.
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