For campaign finance laws to be effective, they have to be able to limit donations and spending and promote transparency.
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News about the struggle for better democracy in Canada. The country is governed by a prime minister, a cabinet, and Parliament and has a reputation for clean government with the provinces functioning as laboratories for democratic reform. Also check out our section on World Democracy.
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.
China Deep Dive: Western democracies ‘blind’ to Beijing’s global ambition
China is taking a deep dive to global domination. However, its ideological rivals, the Western democracies, are somewhat blind to Beijing’s global ambition.
Populism in Britain and America: rethinking fundamentals of governance
Populism in Britain and America has exposed deep flaws in their constitutional systems, giving cause for them to rethink their fundamentals of governance.
How to save Venezuela: three key strategies for democracy and growth to combine with return to legitimate government
On how to save venezuela, Andres Velasco has argued that “the international community [must] provide support in at least three key areas.
Canada Opposition Asks for Probe Into Government Meddling Claim
Canada opposition asks for probe into Government meddling claim by P.M Trudeau’s government in the criminal prosecution of engineering giant SNC-Lavalin.
Ethics Allegations Prompt Call for Trudeau to Quit
Ethics allegations prompt call for P.M. Justin Trudeau to quit after government officials inappropriately pressured her to help a firm avoid bribery trial.