Reflecting on his first year in power (which he naturally considers an outstanding success) Trudeau appeared to suggest that the need for electoral reform — i.e. And the motivation to want to change the electoral system is less urgent.”Well, of course. That’s entirely the purpose of democracy: When Liberals are in power and riding high, there’s absolutely no reason for a different electoral system. It’s not like Canadians lie awake in bed at night agonizing over the comparative options to the existing electoral system. Although Trudeau sought Thursday to walk back his remarks on electoral reform, his assurance was so full of holes you could hold a town hall gathering in it.

Source: National Post October 21, 2016 12:33 UTC