Canada’s upper house of its legislature might have been dumped entirely for one legislature. Should They Dump Canada Senate for One Legislature?
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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.
Worldwide Protesters March for Indigenous Rights
Idle No More march for indigenous rights originated with tribes of Canada have grown into worldwide movement celebrating historic 250th anniversary
World Teachers’ Day Celebrates Role in Democracy
The Canadian Teacher’s Federation believes World Teachers’ Day celebrates bringing educator’s role in spreading international democracy to their students
Canada Tribe Battles Rio Tinto Mining Giant
Innu First Nation and Canada tribe battles Rio Tinto conglomerate and organizing defense of land
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Face State Discrimination
After losing civil war, Sri Lanka’s Tamil culture and political organizations has been regulated by government
Canada PM Pushes Direct Election of Senate
Canadian Prime Minister Harper pushes for direct election of Senate following scandal
New Project Supports Aboriginal Canadian Media
Journalism for Human Rights launches push for development of independent Aboriginal Canadian media
Neighbor Policy: A Friend in Mexico
We are lucky in our neighbors. The time is now for a renewed push to mend our relationship with Mexico. Acting in unison with Canada, the chance for the US to be a contributor to an economic miracle for the Mexican people and for North America is within our grasp and our own vital self-interest.
Canada Considers Drastic Election Law Changes
Drastic election law change includes national standard compliance across Canada
Why Canada Should Consider Joining the United States
While age-old prejudices make us instinctively shrink from this type of grand strategy, the world is not a safe enough place for such ideas to be dismissed outright. The potential gains are truly enormous