Jeff Jedras
Is section 67(4)(c) of the Elections Act the only thing protecting parties from Holocaust deniers?
Peter Van Loan is unimpressed with the Reform Act
Is the Reform Act enough? Or is it too much?
More considerations of Michael Chong’s proposals
Whipped
A new documentary about party discipline
Person, party, Parliament
Greg Fingas considers Bruce Hyer’s defection in the context of Thomas Mulcair’s hopes for regional outreach. Brian Topp considers Mr. Hyer’s defection in the context of the “bozo eruptions” that apparently hurt Wild Rose’s chances in Alberta.
The whip
The New Democrats have said they will unanimously oppose Stephen Woodworth’s motion—which, as private members’ business, would generally be considered a free vote—and Jeff Jedras argues that the Liberals should whip their vote.
A show of hands
Presuming that a method of counting votes can be found, Liberal delegates will spend some of this afternoon evening voting on proposed amendments to the party’s constitution. Jeff Jedras seems to have the definitive guide.
How much for democracy?
Jeff Jedras questions the Liberal objection to adding seats to the House.
Vote first, solve other problems later
Kate Chappell considers the Occupy movement and the act of voting.
Primary problems
In his debut for Macleans.ca, Jeff Jedras criticizes the current clamour for open primaries.
Ask permission before crossing the floor
The private members’ bill set to be debated tomorrow is C-306, put forward by Mathieu Ravignat, the NDP MP for Pontiac.
Occupy democracy
Jeff Jedras questions the suggestion that Occupy protesters would simply be better off voting.
A muddled Senate
Jeff Jedras notes Stephane Dion’s continued dissection of the Harper government’s Senate reforms, including the exclusion of federal parties from the proposed process. Meanwhile, an informal poll of academics in Alberta and British Columbia finds overwhelming opposition.