Course Descriptions - Intergovernmental Relations POLI 3220   Intergovernmental Relations
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will examine the territorial division of political and administrative power and the nature of relations between governments which result from such a division of power, including federal-provincial-municipal or “tri-level” relations. Specific topics will include the role of the courts in constitutional interpretations, the instruments of “fiscal federalism” (including equalization payments, conditional grants, tax sharing arrangements and shared cost programs), administrative relationships and the concept of “executive federalism”. These themes will be pursued further by each student through the preparation of a research paper. This paper will deal with a policy area selected by the student (transportation, education, health, etc.) and will provide an opportunity for a more intensive examination of the impact of intergovernmental relations, on public policy and vice versa. For additional information about course requirements, please consult the instructor.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Discussion

PREREQUISITES: POLI 2210.03 or POLI 2220.03 recommended