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Canadians should push for more than immediate byelections after floor crossings to strengthen the country’s democracy — they should turn their attention once again to broader electoral reform.
UK political leaders have just a few short weeks − and limited campaign funds − to woo voters.
Given their impact on elections and democracy, it’s fair to consider the changes to Togo’s constitution a complete overhaul rather than a revision.
As Charles is crowned King, maybe the time has come for Canada to reassess its connection with the British monarchy and become a republic.
Problems with party politics abound, largely driven by the fusion of executive and legislative powers that enforces party discipline. Here’s how to get the public more involved.
The wave of protests across Canada against vaccine mandates are signs of growing tensions that the federal government doesn’t represent the views of many people. It’s time for election reform.
COVID-19 and increased public hostility towards politicians present rookie MPs with unique challenges as they begin their responsibility to serve Canadians.
Minority parliaments create a political environment that discourages cabinet from bold acts. That means Justin Trudeau’s foreign policy will like be more risk-averse that it was before.
Canada has the largest cohort of political staff in any Anglo-Westminster country. Is it time for reform?
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Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Canberra
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Instructor, Political Science, Carleton University
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Enseignant et chercheur en sociologie politique, Université de Lomé
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Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service
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Fellow, KU Leuven; The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Lethbridge
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Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law, University of Windsor
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Professor of Defence Studies, Royal Military College of Canada
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Professor Emeritus, Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph
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Ph.D. Fellow, Center for Constitutional Democracy, Indiana University