
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: The Crisis of Canadian Democracy
The Munk Debates Podcast
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Diminished Democracy: The Erosion of Canadian Parliament
This chapter critically examines the current state of the Canadian Parliament, illustrating its decline into ineffectiveness and citizen apathy amid national crises. It discusses the alarming centralization of power, where party whips dictate parliamentary discourse, limiting democratic engagement and accountability. The narrative also critiques the changing leadership dynamics, highlighting a lack of challenge within party structures and the cyclical nature of governance that stifles true electoral competition.
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