When I think of the next federal election, I get a feeling of hopelessness. I feel like we’re screwed no matter what.
Without any hope of electoral reform, I wonder if we can instead use the tools we have better.
Independents running always seems like a long shot. The cards are stacked against them. But would it be possible to make it easier for them?
One of my thoughts would be to use technology. Create a platform for people to engage with their local riding, stripped of obvious party association. And not pay-to-play for candidates.
Does an idea like that have merit? Do you have any other ideas?
Independents running always seems like a long shot. The cards are stacked against them. But would it be possible to make it easier for them?
At Federal-level politics? Giving up on federal and go for a local role where you have a chance, or giving up on being independent and joining a party.
How many current Members of Parlement were independent at time of being elected? 0
How many do we currently have? 3. Alain Rayes left the Cons because Pierre Poilievre won the leadership. Han Dong Was Lib, but a couple of Allegations of helping China interfere later and he stepped down. Kevin Vuong was LIb, but a couple of allegations of sexual assault, profiteering from Covid, and Chinese government interferance later, and the Libs dropped him.
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At Federal-level politics? Giving up on federal and go for a local role where you have a chance, or giving up on being independent and joining a party.
How many current Members of Parlement were independent at time of being elected? 0
How many do we currently have? 3.
Alain Rayes left the Cons because Pierre Poilievre won the leadership.
Han Dong Was Lib, but a couple of Allegations of helping China interfere later and he stepped down.
Kevin Vuong was LIb, but a couple of allegations of sexual assault, profiteering from Covid, and Chinese government interferance later, and the Libs dropped him.