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Telford’s Engaging Canadian Politics, Second Edition delivers a fresh and timely exploration of Canada’s evolving political landscape — now updated to reflect the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the ascent of King Charles III to the throne in the United Kingdom. This revised edition remains an accessible, thought-provoking, and deeply practical resource for students taking their first course in Canadian politics.

Written in Telford’s signature informal and conversational style, the book interweaves political theory, historical context, and questions of diversity — all through the lens of a first-time voter. Its “laddered” structure eases readers in by introducing the foundational building blocks of Canadian political life, and then skillfully scaling up in complexity chapter by chapter. Engaging Canadian Politics empowers students with the clarity, context, and critical thinking skills they need to navigate Canada’s dynamic political environment — now in a moment of both continuity and change.

In this newly enhanced edition, students will gain:

• Insight into the Carney government’s priorities, policy shifts, and constitutional implications under Canada’s new leadership.
• Reflection on Canada’s relationship to the Crown — now in the era of King Charles III, whose accession marked a significant moment in Commonwealth history.
• The vocabulary and conceptual tools needed to follow Canadian politics in the media, engage confidently in political discourse with family and friends, and participate as informed, critical citizens.

Even more student practice opportunities! Northrose’s new eLearning platform is included with purchase and offers students and instructors access to additional tasks, quizzing, flashcards, and links to supplementary online resources.

Part I Introduction
Chapter 1: The Rules of the Game
Chapter 2: The Political Culture of Canada

Part II Politics and the Old Constitution
Chapter 3: Political Parties
Chapter 4: Elections
Chapter 5: The Executive
Chapter 6: Parliament
Chapter 7: Federalism

Part III Politics and the New Constitution
Chapter 8: Patriation
Chapter 9: The Charter and the Courts
Chapter 10: Aboriginal Rights
Chapter 11: Constitutional Paralysis

Part IV Conclusion
Chapter 12: We Are the Demos

Hamish Telford is an associate professor of political science at the University of the Fraser Valley. He completed his PhD at the University of British Columbia in 1999, a MA at McGill University and a BA at the University of Toronto. He is a past president of the BC Political Studies Association and has twice served on the board of the Canadian Political Science Association. Hamish is a frequent commentator on Canadian and BC politics in the national and international media and has also authored several books and articles. He can be followed on Twitter @HamishTelford.