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Federal Tories should look for a new vision
Posted on January 2, 2020There is a big difference between a “manager” and a “leader” and when it comes to politics, in particular leaders are in short supply. One… Read More »
Time for politicians to get to work
Posted on November 12, 2019Alberta’s press published editorials in 1989 arguing that year’s Stanley Cup, won by the Calgary Flames, should instead be awarded to the Montreal Canadiens in… Read More »
Yes, your vote does make a difference
Posted on November 5, 2019Even votes for the losers says something important. If you’ve ever heard someone say “my vote doesn’t count,” what you’re really hearing is someone admit… Read More »
Governments need to work together towards unity
Posted on October 29, 2019Well that was fun. Note the sarcasm. Last week the 2019 federal election saw the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau stay in power, albeit with… Read More »
Politics should not be like pugilism
Posted on October 17, 2019A recent Elections Canada survey has found a majority of Canadians do not have much confidence in federal political parties. Last week’s leader debates did… Read More »
Leaders’ debate needs changes
Posted on October 1, 2019Grumbling, posturing and general disillusionment with the leaders’ debate format in the current federal election could be solved by repurposing an idea kicked around at… Read More »
Election is about issues, not smear tactics
Posted on September 24, 2019So we’re off to the races! Our federal election is underway, after weeks and months of pre-election skirmishes. And Canadians have less than a month… Read More »
Get ready, the campaign is upon us
Posted on September 10, 2019September sends us back to school and October will send us back to the polls. And while the Canadian political landscape has been percolating, is… Read More »
Have your voice heard in democracy
Posted on July 30, 2019Would you rather “fight city hall” or join it? All you need to do is collect some signatures, and you could be a candidate in… Read More »
Making the most out of consultations
Posted on July 23, 2019Step right up and take a gander at splendiferous cure for whatever ails you; a (political) science breakthrough that will make your headaches disappear, beggar… Read More »