Independent voters who swept Republicans into power nationally in November are moving to Canada. Not surprisingly, mainstream experts are shocked.
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On the G7 plate at this time
The leaders meeting in Germany’s Bavaria state are searching for ways to support Ukraine in defending itself against Russia.
The Rise Of US Influence In Canadian Political Life
There is perhaps no G7 country with as clean a political culture as Canada’s. This is changing as campaign finance safeguards fall.
A ‘new ecosystem’ of pro-democracy actors countering disinformation
During his speech to the Dutch Parliament last Friday, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau argued that disinformation poses a threat to democracy.
Mail Voting Set To Soar In Canada Election
COVID-19 is driving up mail-in voting in Canada ahead of Sep. 20 poll and the complicated registration process may dissuade voters.
Here’s How Canadians Can Keep Big Money Out of Politics
For campaign finance laws to be effective, they have to be able to limit donations and spending and promote transparency.
Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?
If dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is granted Canadian citizenship it would offer him new legal rights in his home country.
Campaign Finance Reform Won’t Itself End Elite Control of Politics
There can be no doubt whatsoever that America’s campaign finance regime is a wild west that diminishes the power of the many.
Keep Foreign Money From Undermining Canada’s Electoral Democracy
Despite having a strong campaign finance legislation, Canada needs to reinforce its political process by reining in the influence of cash.
How a Joke Ended Up Before Canada’s Top Court
A decade ago, as part of his stand-up act, a Canadian comedian began telling a joke about a disabled young singer.