The Longest Ballot Committee has struck again, this time in the unnecessary Battle River-Crowfoot by-election prompted by Pierre Poilievre’s defeat in Carleton.
I note that many who call for external "Citizens Assemblies" for specific issues (such as electoral reform) are groups that aren't actually supportive of parliament being such an assembly. For electoral reform it is those who want parliament to be an ideological battlefield where their side can "win" that most want these external citizens assemblies.
I want what I currently see as a flawed battlefield to become a proper citizens assembly (a more true House of Commons!), where it is no longer about whose “team” will “win”.
I note that many who call for external "Citizens Assemblies" for specific issues (such as electoral reform) are groups that aren't actually supportive of parliament being such an assembly. For electoral reform it is those who want parliament to be an ideological battlefield where their side can "win" that most want these external citizens assemblies.
I want what I currently see as a flawed battlefield to become a proper citizens assembly (a more true House of Commons!), where it is no longer about whose “team” will “win”.
I like your 200 signature requirement suggestion. This is getting out of hand!