CHANGING CANADA POLITICS REFLECTS THE NEW WORLD
MY CANADA maybe shouldn’t comment on the American presidential election since the issue doesn’t fit entirely into all things Canadian. However with the revelation that candidate Hillary Clinton is ill enough to create speculation on her ability to continue as a candidate will undoubtedly run wild on both sides of the world’s longest border. That should be left for a future column since the media will chase after the story until the November election is over.
We are all aware Canada is going through political change. What the final outcome might be is anyone’s guess. Will the NDP disintegrate? Will the CPC find a candidate most supporters and possible the majority of Canadians might accept? Will Justin Trudeau’s Liberals begin to keep some of the major 2015 election promises keeping them in power for another term? All questions with unknown answers. This blog or column doesn’t want to speculate on the future of the parties. Watching the future unfold is more accurate.
So to drift back to MY Canada for a few paragraphs let’s comment on other items. The CPC Maritime Provinces convention began with an announcement number two leader after Stephen Harper before losing the election Peter McKay is not running. The announcement sheds a new light on the party however whether the release is enough to convince voters the party has really changed will depend on the next selected leader. There are mixes of former MP candidates that most people probably believe simply want to make certain their lucratively paid jobs are secure without trying to forge meaningful change. Significant change from the previous Harper style of governing is likely the only way the CPC can regain power. The proven fallacy that snipping at current government initiatives whether perceived failure of pre-election or post-election promises will win votes must change. Donald Trump’s success in the American election is proof positive that people want change. Securing the position due to guaranteeing the welfare of elected officials by serving the party no longer assures longevity as an elected member of any political entity. Promises to make changes for the benefit of the people will soon be the only way, if it isn’t already, to win an election. Patronizing the party organization only assures consideration for increased prestige and earnings if the party happens to win an election. The pendulum has swung back to an expectation of results from all elected officials whether backbenchers or climbing the ladder to ministerial recognition. The time has come to serve the people rather than self interest and political party support at all cost.
The LPC momentum as the governing agency based on election promises is apparently in decline according to even Liberal allied media. Some promises have been kept and more are promised in the future. It’s a known fact every election promise is only wind in the sails of a fast moving election campaign. Keeping the promises even in a longer time frame is necessary to retain the respect of the voter and thus a chance at re-election. Many situations can change and delay implementation of the promises but using the excuse that the new order of happenings is the reason to set aside those promises will not suffice to retain a majority or even a minority government in the next election. Declining popularity of any winning party can be expected however regenerating a sense of accomplishment is the only winning formula for voter support. The Justin Trudeau Liberals seem to be holding their own in that respect at least for the time being. In the recent past fluctuating polling numbers have sifted mercilessly when any party drifts away from politically expected results.
Finally the NDP situation is difficult to comprehend. Although there are member MPs that would be acceptable as leader to large number of Canadians few if any seem interested. It isn’t hard to realize New Democratic Party leadership will be a thankless job in the future after the party seemed to squander the chance to become the official opposition or even the government. Tom Mulcair’s leading the party as an interim leader is unenviable to say the least. When the traditional party stalwarts let the momentum built by Jack Layton disappear during the closing days of the 2015 election Tom Mulcair seemed to absorb most of the criticism and to his benefit was able to keep the people wanting anti-support in abeyance. Mulcair must be congratulated for surviving and dealing with the atmosphere of an unexpected disastrous party defeat while retaining the party and leadership dignity. The party undoubtedly benefited from his unquestionable loyalty.
It will be interesting to see how the Canadian political parties will deal with the change the public everywhere in the free world wants implemented. With corporate greed beginning to crumble, world powers seemly disintegrating and technology changing the world almost faster than many people can handle, how important will politics and democracy as we know it be in the future. If world history is any indicator the planet is in for big changes which will probably happen suddenly.
We are all aware Canada is going through political change. What the final outcome might be is anyone’s guess. Will the NDP disintegrate? Will the CPC find a candidate most supporters and possible the majority of Canadians might accept? Will Justin Trudeau’s Liberals begin to keep some of the major 2015 election promises keeping them in power for another term? All questions with unknown answers. This blog or column doesn’t want to speculate on the future of the parties. Watching the future unfold is more accurate.
So to drift back to MY Canada for a few paragraphs let’s comment on other items. The CPC Maritime Provinces convention began with an announcement number two leader after Stephen Harper before losing the election Peter McKay is not running. The announcement sheds a new light on the party however whether the release is enough to convince voters the party has really changed will depend on the next selected leader. There are mixes of former MP candidates that most people probably believe simply want to make certain their lucratively paid jobs are secure without trying to forge meaningful change. Significant change from the previous Harper style of governing is likely the only way the CPC can regain power. The proven fallacy that snipping at current government initiatives whether perceived failure of pre-election or post-election promises will win votes must change. Donald Trump’s success in the American election is proof positive that people want change. Securing the position due to guaranteeing the welfare of elected officials by serving the party no longer assures longevity as an elected member of any political entity. Promises to make changes for the benefit of the people will soon be the only way, if it isn’t already, to win an election. Patronizing the party organization only assures consideration for increased prestige and earnings if the party happens to win an election. The pendulum has swung back to an expectation of results from all elected officials whether backbenchers or climbing the ladder to ministerial recognition. The time has come to serve the people rather than self interest and political party support at all cost.
The LPC momentum as the governing agency based on election promises is apparently in decline according to even Liberal allied media. Some promises have been kept and more are promised in the future. It’s a known fact every election promise is only wind in the sails of a fast moving election campaign. Keeping the promises even in a longer time frame is necessary to retain the respect of the voter and thus a chance at re-election. Many situations can change and delay implementation of the promises but using the excuse that the new order of happenings is the reason to set aside those promises will not suffice to retain a majority or even a minority government in the next election. Declining popularity of any winning party can be expected however regenerating a sense of accomplishment is the only winning formula for voter support. The Justin Trudeau Liberals seem to be holding their own in that respect at least for the time being. In the recent past fluctuating polling numbers have sifted mercilessly when any party drifts away from politically expected results.
Finally the NDP situation is difficult to comprehend. Although there are member MPs that would be acceptable as leader to large number of Canadians few if any seem interested. It isn’t hard to realize New Democratic Party leadership will be a thankless job in the future after the party seemed to squander the chance to become the official opposition or even the government. Tom Mulcair’s leading the party as an interim leader is unenviable to say the least. When the traditional party stalwarts let the momentum built by Jack Layton disappear during the closing days of the 2015 election Tom Mulcair seemed to absorb most of the criticism and to his benefit was able to keep the people wanting anti-support in abeyance. Mulcair must be congratulated for surviving and dealing with the atmosphere of an unexpected disastrous party defeat while retaining the party and leadership dignity. The party undoubtedly benefited from his unquestionable loyalty.
It will be interesting to see how the Canadian political parties will deal with the change the public everywhere in the free world wants implemented. With corporate greed beginning to crumble, world powers seemly disintegrating and technology changing the world almost faster than many people can handle, how important will politics and democracy as we know it be in the future. If world history is any indicator the planet is in for big changes which will probably happen suddenly.
