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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.

Independent Voters Flee To Canada

by Steve Schneider - November 2, 2022

Independent voters who swept Republicans into power nationally in November are moving to Canada. Not surprisingly, mainstream experts are shocked.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Canada, Independent Politicians, Political Comedy

On the G7 plate at this time

by DC Editors - June 30, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, England, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

The Rise Of US Influence In Canadian Political Life

by DC Editors - February 16, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Money Politics

A ‘new ecosystem’ of pro-democracy actors countering disinformation

by DC Editors - November 2, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy

Mail Voting Set To Soar In Canada Election

by DC Editors - August 18, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, Canada

Here’s How Canadians Can Keep Big Money Out of Politics

by DC Editors - March 31, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Election Transparency, Money Politics

Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?

by DC Editors - March 26, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Middle East, Political Dissidents, Saudi Arabia, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Campaign Finance Reform Won’t Itself End Elite Control of Politics

by DC Editors - March 25, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Canada, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Public Financing of Elections, Socialism and Labor, Worldwide Corruption

Keep Foreign Money From Undermining Canada’s Electoral Democracy

by DC Editors - March 8, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Canada, Money Politics, Worldwide Corruption

How a Joke Ended Up Before Canada’s Top Court

by DC Editors - February 15, 2021

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.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Canada, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy

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