PEI leads the way in remedying our democratic deficit!
Way to go PEI! Voters strike a blow for a better democracy; our federal government and other provinces should pay heed: A non-binding plebiscite on electoral reform in Prince Edward…
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Wallonia’s handling of CETA was more democratic than Canada’s
Here’s a good article explaining who is opposed to the dispute settlement mechanism in the EU-Canada free trade treaty, and why: If the answer to an expression of democratic will…
Wallonia’s handling of CETA was more democratic than Canada’s
Here’s a good article explaining who is opposed to the dispute settlement mechanism in the EU-Canada free trade treaty, and why: If the answer to an expression of democratic will…
The Keys that forecast a Trump Win
Here is the professor’s explanation: THE FIX: Readers can learn a lot about the keys from the previous interviews we’ve done, but let’s remind people of the quick version: Your…
Michael Moore gets Trump supporters
This is the canny Moore’s assessment of The Donald’s appeal to so many millions of American voters: MICHAEL MOORE: I know a lot of people in Michigan that are planning…
Forgeddabout the Polls: Trump will win!
Norpath The Primary Model Guru The Primary Model forecasts an 87% certain Trump win in two weeks time: The prediction formula of the Primary Model, as shown in Table 4,…
Why I hope CETA fails
Michael Geist in today’s Globe & Mail gives cogent reasons why the EU-Canada trade deal is bad for Canada, and for our democracy. This bad trade deal has not been…
A Proposal for Electoral Reform in Canada
In an earlier post, I recommended that our MPs consider a rather simple way to achieve significant and effective electoral change. The essence of that proposal is this: The FPTP…
How the Liberals can have a voter referendum on serious electoral change
My earlier post on the issue of electoral reform had these recommendations, which might help solve the problem of political legitimacy for comprehensive electoral reform; here they are: 1. For…
Concern mounts over PM Trudeau’s waffling on electoral reform
And the concern – and protests – spread: Katelynn Northam of advocacy group Leadnow said there is also much grassroots concern that Trudeau may be backing off the promise. More…
Justin Trudeau should resign as PM if this is true
Today we read that PM Trudeau is musing that his government is so popular that they might back off their solemn promise before last year’s election to carry out electoral…
Electoral Reform: Will it be set up to fail?
So say many commentators, included failed MP candidate Craig Scott. There are three lines of attack on the Liberal Party promise of “electoral reform” during the election.Critics are rushing to…
Electoral Reform: Will it be set up to fail?
So say many commentators, included failed MP candidate Craig Scott. There are three lines of attack on the Liberal Party promise of “electoral reform” during the election. Critics are rushing…
Election 2015: Fare thee well, Canada!
Fare thee well Goodbye, Mr. Sourpuss. Hello, Mr. Sunshine. Yesterday 68% of Canadian voters sent a message to politicians: Canada has had enough of sleazy Harperism. Now we have MPs…
Election 2015: Fare thee well, Canada!
Fare thee wellGoodbye, Mr. Sourpuss.Hello, Mr. Sunshine.Yesterday 68% of Canadian voters sent a message to politicians: Canada has had enough of sleazy Harperism.Now we have MPs elected from the Liberal…
Be a part of History & win your Bragging Rights by Voting on Monday
When you vote on Monday, you will earn Bragging Rights for your part in one of the most historical events in Canadian history. In years to come, you will be…
Be a part of History & win your Bragging Rights by Voting on Monday
When you vote on Monday, you will earn Bragging Rights for your part in one of the most historical events in Canadian history. In years to come, you will be…
Forum Poll: Why Stephen Harper has only 7 days left as prime minister
The Great Canadian 2015 Revolution The Harper government has, during its four years of majority government, managed to persuade millions of Canadians that they have to vote in a different…
Vive la revolution: Why Liberal and NDP supporters will decide how to vote despite their leaders
The Great Canadian 2015 RevolutionThe Harper government has, during its four years of majority government, managed to persuade millions of Canadians that they have to vote in a different way…
My Last Blog Post
Deep Throat says Farewell Curiosity Cat says Farewell It’s been fun, but my last blog post as CuriosityCat will appear on October 20. In recent years my primary purpose in…