In defence of rep by pop, regional voices, and Bill C-12

The real risk to the federation and the legitimacy of the federal government is that Bill C-12, or something similar to it, might fail to pass.

The introduction on April 1, 2010, of Bill C-12, which is projected to add 30 seats to the House of Commons from the three most populous and fastest growing provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario), has generated some fascinating comments about rep by pop and regional voices in Ottawa. ...

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