Rural voices and electoral reform in British Columbia
Reform BC argues against widening northern constituencies and calls for flexibility in seat counts. It cites Alberta style rules allowing up to four districts to deviate by 50 percent and urges consideration of rural impact on interior residents like Peace River South and North Coast. The piece warns that more seats for the lower mainland could reduce interior influence.
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Patronage in Canadian politics stirs debate over Senate picks
The piece argues that Prime Minister Chrétien's patronage driven Senate appointments and Kim Campbell's consular post in Los Angeles reveal a pattern of partisan influence. It questions whether loyalty or qualifications guide postings while criticizing patronage as undemocratic and citing impacts on diplomats and public trust.
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