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The course
This course introduces students to Canadian politics using a comparative approach. It provides essential knowledge about the variety of political regimes around the world, with concrete examples emphasizing the comparison of Canada with other countries. Topics covered include the evolution of democracies, political institutions, electoral systems, ideology, the role of the state in the economy, as well as contemporary issues such as cultural diversity, representation and inequalities.
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The particulars
Texts
TBD
Format & requirements
TBD
Prerequisites
4.0 credits, or 1.0 credit in POL/ JPA/ JPF/ JPI/ JPR/ JPS/ JRA courses
Exclusions
POL111H5/ POL214H1/ POL214Y1/ POL214Y5/ POL215H5/ POL216H5/ POL224Y1/ POLB50Y3
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Pathways
Comes after
Courses on this list named in the prerequisite or preparation line.
No course on this list is named as a prerequisite. Check the calendar text above for credit-count requirements.
Opens onto
Courses on this list that name this one as a prerequisite.
- POL220H1Immigration, Multiculturalism, and Citizenship in CanadaFall · offered
- POL316H1Contemporary Canadian FederalismFall · offered
- POL319H1Elections and VotingFall · offered
- POL337H1The Canadian ConstitutionWinter · offered
- POL344H1Social Movements in CanadaFall · offered
- POL356H1Canadian Political Parties and ElectionsFall · offered
- POL365H1Political RepresentationWinter · offered
- POL382H1Political RepresentationTopics in Canadian Politics · TBA · offered
- POL382H1 · L5101Canadian Parliament’s Rules and OperationsTopics in Canadian Politics · Winter · offered
- POL428H1Federalism and Diversity in Canada (and Beyond)Fall · offered
- POL474H1Politics and Policy AnalysisWinter · offered
- POL476H1Comparative Approaches to Law and PolicyTopics in Public Policy · Winter · offered
- POL490H1 · L0101Change and Continuity in Canadian Electoral PoliticsTopics in Canadian Politics I · Fall · offered
- POL490H1 · L5101Identity Politics in CanadaTopics in Canadian Politics I · Winter · offered
- POL491H1 · L0101Deliberative DemocracyTopics in Canadian Politics II · Winter · offered
- POL491H1 · L5101Institutions and Behaviour in Canadian ParliamentTopics in Canadian Politics II · Winter · offered
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
224200-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
FFall sessionFirst term, Sept–Dec 2026