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Describes the origins, development, & functions of Canada's Constitution, with particular attention to two key documents, the Constitution Act 1867 & the Constitution Act 1982. The Quebec issue & status of indigenous First Nations are also addressed over the course of outlining the structure of government, intergovernmental relations, federal powers, the electoral system, citizen rights, & procedure for constitutional amendment. K. Coddon

Throughout the year the controversial legislative elections dominated the political landscape. Huge anti-government demonstrations that called in vain for political alternance. The legislative elections of 20 December 2018, boycotted by the major opposition parties, resulted in an easy victory of the ruling party, however without the expected constitutional amendment majority. Therefore, the prime minister and his cabinet were replaced. The local elections, crucial for democratization at the grass-roots, but postponed time and again since 1987, were again postponed in December 2018 sine die. Economic growth remained stable at about 5% per annum. Public investment in infrastructure (e. g. roads, harbour) and increases in agricultural productivity, notably of export crops, had been the key drivers of economic growth. Moreover, money-laundering, illegal money transfers and trafficking grew alarmingly. Unemployment and lacking political change caused increasing migration.