How did the provinces resist federal control

How did the provinces resist federal control ?

Harman & Gurman

1970

1980

Introduction

In 1970, the method of resistance would depend on the specific country and context you're referring to. However, in Canada, for instance, provinces often resist federal control through various means. In 1970, one notable instance was Quebec's resistance to federal authority, particularly in the context of the Quebec sovereignty movement

In the 1880s there was lot of conflict between the federal goverment and others group .People questioned his visions and macdonald did not hide his desire of power

In 1980, provinces fought against the federal government by going to court to argue against federal laws. They said they should be in charge according to the rules in the constitution. Provinces also worked together to talk with the federal government and protect their control over things like oil and trees. They got regular people to join in and say no to federal plans they didn't like, and they tried to talk and find middle ground with the federal government.

Fighting for land rights

Our first point

The federal government and the Ontario government had a fight about land. The federal government thought they were in charge of the money from renting the land, which they thought would make them more powerful

How did provinces resist federal interventions, and what were their main tactics for maintaining autonomy?

In the 1980s, provinces resisted federal control by asserting their constitutional rights, notably seen in Quebec's pursuit of distinct language, cultural, and legal rights within Canada.

Fighting for economic strenght

Provinces kept their independence from the big government by standing up for their rights, using smart political moves, and going to court when needed. They made sure they could make their own decisions within the country.

How did provinces use money rules to push back against the federal government's control?

Provinces fought back against the big government by saying they were in charge of things like healthcare and schools. They did this by not following federal rules, going to court against federal decisions, and talking with the big government to keep more control. Sometimes, provinces teamed up with each other to stand up against the big government together.

Provinces used money plans to say, We want to do it our way, not the way the big group wants. They made their own rules with money to keep their independence strong.

Once confederation was formed , Indudtries in NB were struggling . People were trying to form new businesses in other provinces with lttle to no success .

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Constitutional Rights Defense: Provinces use constitutional powers to push back against federal intrusion, citing jurisdictional boundaries established in legal frameworks.

Legal Challenges: Provinces go to higher courts to explain who should control what, which helps decide future cases and makes sure provinces can make their own choices.

Public Opinion & Grassroots Movements: Provinces ask people and groups to speak up for their independence and to say no to big government rules they think are too much.

Political Maneuvering: Provinces form alliances and leverage political clout to negotiate with the federal government collectively, sometimes aligning with opposition parties to block legislation.

Negotiation & Compromise: Provinces seek resolution through dialogue and consensus-building in intergovernmental conferences, balancing federalism with provincial interests.