It is always distressing
when politicians do not understand how our system of democracy works. Stephen
Harper in a recent interview with Peter Mansbridge stated that he would resign
as PM if he did not win the most seats. Steve Paikin explains why that is not
how our system works.
Steve Paikin is not alone
in this mission, Kady O'Malley talks about both Stephen Harper and Justin
Trudeau's mischaracterization of our system.
From City Lab, the
patterns of white flight and racial segregation are still very much in play in
American cities.
Jane Taber reports on the
NDP's plan to win the Toronto region in the coming election.
I really like this piece
from Maclean's. One of the things driving me crazy lately is how people make
decisions. My idealistic heart wants it to be a battle of ideas and visions,
but the reality is quite different.
Jennifer Ditchburn reports
on the sluggish Conservative campaign and growing internal fighting within the party.
Queen Elizabeth II has
become the longest reigning monarch in British history. God Save the Queen.
Samara Canada has released
its latest report, and very valuable reading in the middle of the campaign.
Titled "Message Not Delivered: The Myth of Apathetic Youth and the
Importance of Voter Contact in Political Participation" explores the
disconnect between engaged young people and formal politics.
The Syrian refugee crisis
has entered the election campaign as an issue. Stephen Harper has been
defensive at Canada's limited intervention.
I listened to this episode of Canadaland from July featuring Justin Ling about the PMO's media strategy and how he doesn't want to play ball anymore. Check it out.
I listened to this episode of Canadaland from July featuring Justin Ling about the PMO's media strategy and how he doesn't want to play ball anymore. Check it out.
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