Word: canadas
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...logical plan to take advantage of such an active populace would be to increase the frequency of elections. While such a program would increase the representation of Canada's actual political leanings, unfortunate side effects would surely develop. As we can see in our own House of Representatives, a two-year term means starting a new campaign as soon at the conclusion of each successful election...
...should we crown Canada the world's most vibrant democracy? If we reject all European democracies as too paternalistic and all others as too young or too unstable, only the United States is left for comparison. Few would dispute that the United States is the favorite for the honor...
...talk shows. The Canadian candidates sat only inches away from each other and battled it out with plenty of raised voices. In the United States, four main parties appeared on the ballot; only two, to no one's surprise, had enough votes to gain seats in the House. In Canada, six parties gained seats and three split the bulk of the votes...
...Canada's Liberals can look forward to a productive four years in office before they must call another election. Even if the Reform Party and Bloc Quebecois come together, they will have trouble outvoting a strong, single party that holds more than half again as many seats. The New Democrats will surely join the Liberals if the leading party tries to keep its campaign promises. Chretien's plans include a public works job initiative similar to Franklin Roosevelt's Civil Conservation Corps and a renegotiation of NAFTA. If he succeeds, he'll be two-up on President Clinton...
Daniel Altman '96 isn't sure whether he can vote in Canada...