Reform Party of Canada

Aboriginal Crisis: This is not a party problem; this is a Canadian problem Lack of health care, widespread poverty, employment barriers, high suicide rates, drug abuse, segregation, and lack of drinkable water. These are conditions commonly used to describe developing countries, yet they describe a majority of Canada’s Aboriginal reserves. For a country who have cities on several, notable “Most Livable” lists, these conditions seem foreign. Varying political parties have tried to blame one…

was involved in the founding of a new political party, called the socially conservative Reform Party of Canada. He continued focus on politics and public policy analysis, and in 1993 he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Reform Party candidate. In 2002 Harper was elected leader of the Canadian Alliance, the successor to the Reform Party. The Alliance Party merged with the Progressive Conservative Party to form the new Conservative Party, of which Harper took the leadership…

essential parts of the voting system, have many flaws. Electoral districts are essential because each district has an election and the party that wins the most districts then wins the election. The first of such flaws is gerrymandering. The dictionary definition of gerrymandering is, “To divide [a geographic area] into voting districts in a way that gives one party an unfair advantage in elections” (“Gerrymandering”). The term gerrymandering was first coined in the 1800s when the governor of…

is a complex balance in any modern day democratic government, to which Canada is no exception. Democracy essentially demands that the power lies with the common people, not with the people who rule. Evaluating a democracy is no easy task, there are many considerations and different opinions of what demonstrates an optimal democracy. Canada is consistently ranked in the top twenty countries by different analyses, however, Canada is also well known for a growing democratic deficit. This is…

An electoral reform is a change in the electoral system of a country in order to improve how public desires are expressed in an election. An electoral reform is necessary for Canada’s democracy in the 21st century since the current system does not accurately represent people’s choice. By analyzing the pros and cons from the different recommendations on proportional representation (PR), I will prove how this new electoral system is a better option for Canadians over the current one,…

and regulate the most basic matters regarding the organization and operation of society and government, but also, after the addition in 1982, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens. The Constitution is the ultimate form of law in Canada, but it is far from flawless. It is often criticized for its lack of accommodation of the ethical values and social rights of many people. But more importantly, considering it is the constitution of a democratic nation, its greatest fault lies…

The outcome of an election is sometimes surprising to many people in Canada, as the votes seem to sway in one direction. Many times this is due to the electoral system in place that does not always portray the majority to its best abilities. Electoral systems are essentially, “the means by which votes are translated into seats in the process of electing politicians into office” (Farrell 2001). Canada has been subscribed to the Single-Member Plurality, otherwise known as First-Past-The-Post. Many…

The “Triple E Senate” model will be proposed as a viable tool for Senate reform, stressing the importance of an elective, effective, and equal Senate. The history of the Senate will first be analysed to demonstrate the superfluous nature of the chamber in a twentieth-century democracy. The following paragraph will then examine the Senator appointment process, arguing in the defence of an elected senate. Following that, the effectiveness of the Senate will be criticized proving a lack of…

Joy ms.mcbean How do you think Canada is different in such ways in 1967 then now? July 1st 1867, Canada was born. It has been a 148 years making Canada a young country. In 1867, joined its provinces together to form the Dominion of Canada. Canada has changed in various ways. Our social, political, and cultural landscape. From 1867 to Canada now, Canada has improved in ways for the better, and it continues to improve. Humans are social creatures. In 1867, there social life was a living out…

Just like racism and homophobia, sexism will never completely disappear. Though sexism still lingers, as a society, Canada has never been more gender equal than it is now in present day. Unfortunately, there are still cases where specific genders are targeted for discrimination. The current percentage of women in the House of Commons is approximately 26% (Women in Politics). Clearly there is an under representation of the female population within the House, but should appointment of members be…