"The solution to the problems of democracy is more democracy," said American philosopher John Dewey. Constitutional experts say Canada has always had a lot less raw democracy than the United States — but may do a better job of actually implementing voters' wishes. "In the United States, since its founding, sovereignty, authority, politics have very much flowed from the bottom up. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (Evan Vucci/The Associated Press)Billions for ads, peanuts for electionsSpending limits for parties and candidates in Canada are imposed by the bureaucrats at Elections Canada, based on a standard mathematical formula. Canadian judicial appointments are much less controversial — but this is one area where some experts say Canada is slipping toward a more partisan approach.

Source: CBC News November 22, 2020 09:00 UTC