I read a lot about Canadian politics and public policy, and this book was very good. It gave me a deeper understanding of a subject I was already well versed in. It was well written, well organized and written in an accessible style for both general and more informed readers.

I would have liked more information on Canada's northern territories -- the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are covered jointly in 2 or 3 pages, and Yukon isn't mentioned at all. The consensus model of governing, rather than party politics, in an interesting contrast. The role of aboriginal governments (there are 11 self-governing first nations in Yukon alone) is an important feature. In fact, it seems like aboriginal governments in the Northwest Territories often play larger roles than the territorial government; for example, witness the recent trade mission by the Tlicho government to China.

That being said, when a non-fiction book sparks my interest enough to search for more related information, I think that's generally a good thing. If you like Canadian political development, you will like this book. ( )