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The increasing prominence of a presidential-style prime minister is steadily denigrating the traditions and institutions of Canadian democracy.

— Elizabeth May Losing Confidence - Power, politics, And The Crisis In Canadian Democracy (2009)

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Countries with high voting rates also have high levels of political knowledge.

Losing Confidence - Power, politics, And The Crisis In Canadian Democracy (2009)

The role of the individual MP has been sidelined by the power of the Cabinet, and now by the PM alone.

Losing Confidence - Power, politics, And The Crisis In Canadian Democracy (2009)

Of all the deteriorating aspects of Canadian democracy, the lack of concern over the ability of the national police force to interfere in elections is the one that most suggests Third World politics.

Losing Confidence - Power, politics, And The Crisis In Canadian Democracy (2009)

Little wonder that the dumbing down of the political discourse, the attack ads and war rooms reign triumphant. The fifth estate is an enabler in this addiction to political trivia in place of reasoned debate.

Losing Confidence - Power, politics, And The Crisis In Canadian Democracy (2009)

I participate, therefore I am.

Losing Confidence - Power, politics, And The Crisis In Canadian Democracy (2009)

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