Does Parliament matter anymore?

Politics is in bad shape. Without real reform, Canada will become more difficult to govern, and we'll pay the price. Is there not a single MP today willing to show some leadership?

As economic commentator Martin Wolf, writes in his book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism, there is an urgent need to restore a sense of citizenship: 'This is the tie that binds people together in a free and democratic society,' writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

June 26, 2023

TORONTO—Does Parliament matter anymore? Are political parties anything more than corporate brands? Are our MPs largely irrelevant? Do our prime minsters see themselves as presidents? And if so, what does this mean for trust in our political system and democracy? Without ...

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