Reconciling Stability and Diversity in Politics

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In light of the current controversy surrounding the possibility of the Liberals and NDP bringing down to government and forming a coalition, I decided to shoot a short video discussing political diversity. Our political institutions in Canada are deeply rooted in a two-party paradigm. Yet, since the 1930's there has been a growing trend toward political diversity and an increase in the number of viable political parties. This creates significant tension in a political system that is ill-equipped for current political realities. In particular, there is a growing need in Canada to reconcile political stability with political diversity. How we resolve these tensions will define not only our politics, but our public policies as the trend toward political diversification continues in the foreseeable future.

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[scottiestein0]

Nice Spin. I disagree with you assessments. proportional rep is no awnser to Canadian politics. Rep by pop will break the confederation of Canada. Canada needs a strong central government in order to pull all vast regions and people together. Alberta through Quebec are doted with a growing number of subgroups with agenda's all there own these groups could take advantage of rep by pop and is reason enough to oppose changes to democratic process. Party politics rules and keeps likes togeter

[EZRobbo]

Thanks for the insight. You have a very good brain on yahh. I appreciate your opinion,