If you care about income inequality; climate change; democracy; transparency and honesty in government; gender equality and equality of opportunity; regional economic development; employment opportunities; responsible government spending; ending corporate handouts; federal-provincial relations and co-operation; sustainability; labour relations and collective bargaining rights; early childhood education and child care; food safety;...

We take it for granted that we live in a democracy. That label for our political system is, however, no longer accurate. Premier Dalton McGuinty's decision to shut down the Ontario legislature until his successor is chosen (whenever that might be) is further evidence that our democracy is under constant...

Canada's electoral system undermines the legitimacy of our government and frustrates the will of the people. There can be no issue more serious in a democracy than when its electoral system does not serve the public good.

Government actions flow from the number of seats parties win in the House...