Choose one of the following questions for your essay (worth 30%).
1. How has Canadian federalism evolved since 1867? Are changes to Canada’s federal structure, including the constitutional division of powers, necessary in order to ensure Canada’s survival?
2. Does the notwithstanding clause strengthen or weaken Canadian democracy?
Guidelines
➔ Essays should adhere to the following technical requirements:
◆ A title that succinctly captures the main argument
◆ 6 – 7 pages long, with a half-page tolerance either way (so in between 5.5 and 7.5 pages is acceptable)
◆ 12 point font
◆ 1-inch margins
◆ Double spaced
◆ Page numbers
◆ A minimum of 5 scholarly sources cited
◆ In-text citations (no footnotes or endnotes please) in the following style: (Last name Year, Page)
