Will the elimination of the political subsidies lead to a two-party system? Not likely
Eliminating quarterly allowances will hurt the opposition parties, but it won't bankrupt them nor force them to merge. Political science research finds that political elites adapt with changing circumstances.
Re: "Harper's plan to scrap per-vote subsidies to political parties would create a two-party state, says Nanos," (The Hill Times online, Feb. 7). The article suggested that the elimination of the quarterly allowances paid to Canadian political parties would lead to a two-party system. The ...
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