When I think of the next federal election, I get a feeling of hopelessness. I feel like we’re screwed no matter what.

Without any hope of electoral reform, I wonder if we can instead use the tools we have better.

Independents running always seems like a long shot. The cards are stacked against them. But would it be possible to make it easier for them?

One of my thoughts would be to use technology. Create a platform for people to engage with their local riding, stripped of obvious party association. And not pay-to-play for candidates.

Does an idea like that have merit? Do you have any other ideas?

  • DerisionConsultingEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Independents running always seems like a long shot. The cards are stacked against them. But would it be possible to make it easier for them?

    At Federal-level politics? Giving up on federal and go for a local role where you have a chance, or giving up on being independent and joining a party.

    How many current Members of Parlement were independent at time of being elected? 0
    How many do we currently have? 3.
    Alain Rayes left the Cons because Pierre Poilievre won the leadership.
    Han Dong Was Lib, but a couple of Allegations of helping China interfere later and he stepped down.
    Kevin Vuong was LIb, but a couple of allegations of sexual assault, profiteering from Covid, and Chinese government interferance later, and the Libs dropped him.