Amid global political turmoil, a reminder of the checks, and purpose, of Canada’s electoral system

A democratic system is not just about electing representatives, it's also about attempting to unite a society by consent around common goals, rules, socio-economic objectives, and values after elections.

U.S. President Donald Trump, pictured on Nov. 6 in the East Room of the White House. The U.S. electoral college system has been criticized, including following the 2016 presidential election after President Donald Trump obtained a smaller share of the popular vote than his opponent. The current minority government in Ottawa is in the exact same position, writes Pascal Desbiens. Photograph courtesy of The White House Flickr

Opinion

BY PASCAL DESBIENS

November 13, 2019

Protests in Pakistan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Chile, among others, to force governments’ resignation, and pressures to transform governance systems in Europe, and elsewhere, show the extent of political turmoil in the world. Canadians are rightfully concerned by President Trump's possible impeachment ...

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