Back To Blakeney : Revitalizing The Democratic State

A collection of essays arising from a 2015 conference held in memory of Allan Blakeney, former premier of Saskatchewan, examining his political career and its relevance to contemporary democratic challenges. Contributors from a range of academic and professional backgrounds consider Blakeney’s work in areas including social justice, public administration, constitutional law, and electoral integrity, as well as his role in shaping policies related to the welfare state, taxation, and human rights. The volume also uses Blakeney’s legacy as a framework for broader discussions of inequality, democratic participation, constitutional mechanisms such as the notwithstanding clause, and the functioning of modern democratic institutions.