Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston discussed criticism of proportional representation in The Tyee
Proportional representation produces “more diffuse coalitions and more opportunity for avoiding responsibility,” said Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston. “Advocates of PR […] don’t spend so much time on the question of who shall govern, what kinds of interests those governments incorporated in their deliberation, and to what extent are they called to account?”
Prof. Yves Tiberghien explains the plea deal of Meng Wanzhou in Globe and Mail podcast
Canada was left looking admirable on the world state after intense diplomatic negotiations, with the United States accepting a non-guilty plea deal from Meng Wanzhou and the return of the two Michaels. Prof. Yves Tiberghien breaks down the dramatic end to what has been a tumultuous time for Canada and China’s relationship.
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Professor Kathryn Harrison said meeting 40 to 45 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases from 2005 levels will require a steep reduction
“Regulation is slow,” Harrison said. “I would think the Liberals –– before they can face the voters again, at least with a credible story on climate –– they’re going to have to show progress on some of these things that are going to require some real hustling.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison said internal division within Green Party hindered the party’s readiness and fundraising
The unpreparedness of the Greens was evident in its lack of a solid climate plank in its platform until well into the campaign, Harrison said, which was perplexing for the party that has long had a lock on that issue.
Post election soul searching could end with change in leadership says Prof. Maxwell Cameron.
Professor Maxwell Cameron points out “politics is pretty punishing on people who don’t win,” so O’Toole’s leadership may be questioned.
Conservative losses in Metro Vancouver suburbs mark biggest change for B.C. in status-quo election
“There were all kinds of things [Erin O’Toole] was talking about that were much more towards the middle,but voters were hesitant to really believe it.” Prof. Gerald Baier told CBC News about Conservative election losses in Metro Vancouver.
Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston said outstanding mail-in votes could make some close ridings impossible to call on Monday night.
“It really comes down to whether the margins in most ridings, between the first and second place candidate, are large enough that with a kind of back-of-the envelope model, the votes likely to be cast for the various parties the next day don’t overturn the results,” he said.
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Prof. Allan Tupper says Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has put on a very moderate face during this election
“It looks like the Conservatives are running a stronger campaign than the Liberals anticipated. They fell into the trap saying these guys are Thatcherite, anti-abortion, anti-vaxxers, and Trump-like,” Prof. Tupper added.