Nov 11, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

POSC 2000U – Introduction to Canadian Politics

This course will outline the basic theoretical and empirical background to understanding the institutions of Canadian politics. It will focus on the formal political, juridical, and institutional structures - the constitution, the Charter of Rights, federalism, the party system, Parliament - which comprise the Canadian state and political system, as well as social and economic development; migration; human rights and NAFTA. The focus will also be an assessment of the substantive aspects of democracy, the actual access to political power and the levels of equality that exist between citizens.
Formerly: Canadian Politics
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): POSC 1000U or second-year standing