Archive for Participatory democracy

On Tuesday, Canada needs to elect Green Party MPs, leader Elizabeth May said today.

“Media reports and suggestions from other parties that I am urging strategic voting across the country or that backroom deals are being made are complete nonsense,” Ms. May said. “As I have said over and over, strategic voting is generally not a sound strategy at all and I do not support it. Canada needs to elect Green MPs.”

Ms. May was responding in particular to the headline and opening of a Globe and Mail story that directly contradicts what she said to the reporter.     Read more »

Bob Hepburn’s article, “Should the Greens Just Fade Away”, highlights the problem, but offers the wrong solution.     Read more »

An empty chair represents Jack Layton, who didn’t show up at his own all-candidates debate last night.  Citytv reports on the feelings of local residents.

Last night I attended the all-candidates meeting held at Riverdale Collegiate.  I expected to hear a reasonable, professional debate about the issues of the day.  Instead, I was given a lesson in thug politics I’ll never forget.     Read more »

TORONTO, ONTARIO – October 7, 2008 –Jack Layton, who only four weeks ago tried to deny the people of Canada the opportunity to see and hear Elizabeth May in the televised leaders’ debates, is again attempting to stifle democracy by refusing the attend his own all-candidate’s debate.     Read more »