Francis Fukuyama wrote this week on the American government shutdown. Fukuyama, famous for his book The End of
History points to the American constitution as the cause of the crisis.
On the other hand, Alison Loat of Samara Canada writes
why a shutdown like the one in the U.S. is virtually impossible here in Canada. It’s a real “nuts and bolts” piece about comparing constitutions and how our
system works (or doesn’t).
TVO’s Steve Paikin handicaps the race for Toronto’s
mayoralty, and raises the question whether or not John Tory should seek the job. Paikin offers some interesting point, but I have serious doubts a candidate
like Tory could cut through the noise of the 2014 election.
The Toronto Star had an editorial supporting a ranked ballot for the next mayoral election. This is an issue I have been thinking about a lot up here in the NWT because
territorial elections mirror Ontario’s municipal elections.
The final boundaries for Ontario (and I believe the rest
of Canada) are in. The maps and reports are available here.
I haven’t had time to nerdily pour over every detail, but this definitely will
shift our political landscape.
Devolution is a big story in the Canadian North.
Devolution means the transfer of powers, authorities and responsibilities from
the federal government down to the territories. This story from the CBC
suggests that devolution may boost employment.
The Cook Political Report offers a fascinating case study
and analysis of the American political system. It uses the example of the North Carolina
11th Congressional District to illustrate a serious issue. A
conservative Democrat was redistricted out and replaced by a moneyed Republican
who is much more conservative. Many of the Republican congressmen are
inexperienced politicians due to similar trends.
I have dozens of links in my “Worth Reading List”.
Hopefully the long weekend gives me time to read and purge them. Happy
Thanksgiving!
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