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September 23, 2009
In Conversation with Maclean's
Our Democracy is Broken: How do we fix it?
Join the conversation with Maclean's and CPAC representatives, as well as the country's most prominent political figures.
CPAC’s Peter Van Dusen moderates a head-to-head debate between Maclean’s Andrew Coyne and Paul Wells on the state of Canada’s democracy. Guest panelists will also join in the discussion, including former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, former prime minister's chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg, author John Ralston Saul and conservative commentator Rick Anderson. Representing the people’s perspective will be trusted pollster Nik Nanos who will weigh in with new numbers showing where Canadians stand on the issue.
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Author: Helesia Luke Date: 1/4/2010 8:55:03 PM
So - let me get this straight. Macleans had a round table on how to fix democracy and not one woman or non-white person was available that day? It's not hard to figure out why it's broken. For SHAME Macleans!
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Author: Randy Date: 10/6/2009 3:38:30 PM
Greenpeice activists don't climb smoke stacks in India or China the wolrds largest poluters of CO2. That's because in those counrties they'd shoot first.These are econmic terrorist not activists.Their selection of Alberta is economic terrorism.
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Author: John Davison Date: 10/1/2009 1:12:57 PM
The thing that strikes me the most is the lack of division between federal and local politics in Ottawa. Why are MPs involved in local matters? How can democracy be achieved when power is hoarded, and participation purposely limited?
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Author: Cindy Toolsie Date: 9/30/2009 8:54:01 PM
I believe there are a huge glitch in Mr. Nanos polls, please double check your numbers, why are you promoting this As for Mr. L. Ian MacDonald his ship-wrecked commentary shows his political stripe, I want to remind him the maple leaf is red and not blue.
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Author: Duff Conacher Date: 9/30/2009 12:11:39 PM
Every government in Canada has about 90 loopholes in its accountability and decision-making systems that allow for 30 dishonest, unethical, secretive, unrepresentative and wasteful activities.
See details at Democracy Watch:
http://www.dwatch.ca
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Author: Janet Date: 9/28/2009 5:10:32 PM
RE: Voting Reform:
Ottawa City government, Council and City Staff are doing a very poor job for our city. Is there a better voting system or governing system for cities? Do boroughs help?
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Author: John Williams Date: 9/28/2009 9:42:30 AM
Any who do not understand how our democracy works think we should change it...including PM's attacks on The Senate. The Chinese "Mandate of Heaven" was determined by food and water management, not gambling. We need "An appropriate and compelling Vision."
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Author: Mike Logan Date: 9/27/2009 11:24:28 PM
CPAC is at the fringes of my radar, but coming across this broadcast was a blessing. Is democracy broken? Loved the debate. Big fan of John Ralston Saul, Andrew Coyne (despite being to his left) and Ed Broadbent (despite being to his right).
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Author: Mark Power Date: 9/27/2009 6:20:26 PM
Seems everyone is united on electoral reform. Too bad a majority gov't in recent or distant history couldn't see fit to bring in legislation that reforms who we elect ! What a great topic for a few aligned parties to finally solve.
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Author: Denis Date: 9/26/2009 7:20:02 PM
Many good points were made; it was great! Too bad I miss the live broadcast.
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