Changes in a parliamentarian's party affiliation / Michael Dewing.: YM32-2/2016-101E-PDF

“Most Canadian parliamentarians are affiliated with a political party. In Parliament, those affiliated with the same political party are referred to as a “caucus.” From time to time, however, parliamentarians change their party affiliation. They might choose to join another party or to sit as independent members. Alternatively, their party might expel them or cease to exist. This paper discusses the issues related to changing party affiliation in Canada and takes a brief look at approaches to this practice in other parliamentary democracies"--Overview, p. 1.

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Department/Agency Canada. Library of Parliament.
Canada. Parliamentary Information and Research Service.
Title Changes in a parliamentarian's party affiliation / Michael Dewing.
Series title Background paper ; publication no. 2016-101-E
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Issued also in French under title: Changement d'appartenance politique de parlementaires.
Cover title.
"20 October 2016."
Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information [Ottawa] : Library of Parliament, c2016.
Author / Contributor Dewing, Michael.
Description i, 7 p.
Catalogue number
  • YM32-2/2016-101E-PDF
Subject terms Canada. Canada Elections Act.
Canada. Parliament of Canada Act.
Members of the House of Commons
Political parties
Legislation
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