Back To ListDynasties and InterludesPast and Present in Canadian Electoral PoliticsByLawrence LeDucandJon H. PammettAvailable Jul 14th 2026PaperbackE-mail me when this book is available Email meShop LocalDescriptionAn overview of successive Canadian governments, from Confederation to the present, placed in the historical context of electoral politics.Dynasties and Interludes provides a comprehensive and unique overview of elections and voting in Canada from Confederation to the most recent federal elections. Its principal argument is that the Canadian political landscape has consisted of substantial periods of governance by one political party and/or leader (dynasties), often punctuated by short, sharp disruptions brought about by the sudden rise of new parties, leaders, or social movements (interludes).This revised and updated third edition includes analyses of elections during the Harper era (2006, 2008, 2011) and that of Justin Trudeau (2015, 2019, 2021), as well as an analysis of the dramatic 2025 election and its implications for the future of Canadian politics under the minority government of Mark Carney.Of Related InterestDynasties and InterludesLawrence LeDucThe Canadian ConstitutionAdam DodekTrudeau as StatesmanMonique NemniReviews Some Canadian political books, like governments, are around for an interlude. But every now and then, one comes along with enduring, long-term value. Dynasties and Interludes has assumed a permanent place on my desk.Susan Delacourt, political journalist at the Toronto StarDynasties and Interludes provides an account of federal elections in Canada that is both comprehensive and analytical. It is a must-read for all who are interested in the changing patterns of politics in Canada.Peter Russell, professor emeritus of political science, University of TorontoPreviousNextContributorsLawrence LeDucLawrence LeDuc is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto and is the co-author of Dynasties and Interludes, Absent Mandate, and Political Choice in Canada. He lives in Toronto.View Author Page Jon H. PammettJon H. Pammett is distinguished research professor of Political Science at Carleton University and is co-editor of several studies of Canadian elections. He lives in Ottawa..View Author Page Book DetailsPaperbackJuly 20266x9 in600 pp9781459756717ePubJuly 2026-700 pp9781459756724ePubJuly 2026-700 pp9781459756731