By Logan Jaspers, January 19 2022—
Among parliamentary democracies, Canada is unusual in our cabinet size. Furniture aside, the number of ministries in Canadian governments are needlessly excessive. Looking at the federal government, the list of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet ministers … Read the rest
By Krishna Shetye, May 7 2021—
Since Feb. 1, 2021, the country of Myanmar has been plagued by violence and chaos after its military staged a coup d’état and removed the democratically elected National League for Democracy Party from power. … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, October 11 2019—
Canadian citizens have the right to vote and participate in the democratic process. Should any Canadian citizen ever be disenfranchised, that is to say, have that right revoked? Absolutely not.
Every election cycle, as … Read the rest
By Cristina Paolozzi, August 26 2019—
Election season is just around the corner and as fully-functioning adults it is our responsibility to get informed about the politicians who could potentially be running our country. Society is built on the voice … Read the rest
By Victoria Veldhoen, November 6 2017 —
Last Monday, Karen McPherson — the member of the legislative assembly who quit the New Democratic Party’s caucus to become an independent at the beginning of October — became the latest MLA to … Read the rest
By Jason Herring and Tina Shaygan, October 5 2017 —
Every four years, the City of Calgary holds an election for the mayor, councillors and school board trustees. We reached out to candidates for mayor and for council in Ward … Read the rest
October 5, 2017 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union is holding a byelection next week. Students from the faculties of education and medicine will elect a representative to fill vacant positions and all students can vote for a student-at-large … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, January 24 2017 —
The University of Calgary Students’ Union is a democratic organization, as described in their bylaws. Motions, policies and resolutions are voted upon by council members during meetings. The legitimacy of a democratically run … Read the rest
