Monthly Archives: May 2025

Review of The Crisis of Canadian Democracy by Andrew Coyne

Posted on 2025/05/24 by J.W.J. Bowden

In The Crisis of Canadian Democracy, Andrew Coyne repeats the same refrain that has made the rounds for decades but presents his polemic as if it were original. His superficial assertions seem like profound arguments at first glance, and an … Continue reading →

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Updates on the Reform Act and Fixed-Date Elections

Posted on 2025/05/23 by J.W.J. Bowden

Nova Scotia Shows a Better Way In February, I outlined a government bill tabled by Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, which contained a line to repeal the province’s fixed-date elections law, amongst other things. The omnibus Government Organization and … Continue reading →

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