Posted by
Russell McOrmond-2 on
Sep 27, 2008; 9:34pm
URL: http://civicaccess.416.s1.nabble.com/ibelieveinopen-51-candidates-signed-up-tp1279p1294.html
Christopher D. Ritter wrote:
> I apologize if I sound ignorant, but could someone explain to an
> American what 21 parties mean?
Here is the Elections Canada database of candidates, divided by the
party listed.
http://www.digital-copyright.ca/election2008/candidates Only a few are credible parties running over 300 of 308 federal
ridings, plus the Bloc which is .. well .. special.
> We've got the Green Party that is somewhat popular, but I'm having a
> hard time wrapping my head around 21 parties.
While the Liberals and the Conservatives continue to try to drive us
towards the US-style two-party (or 1.2 party, depending on how you count
it ;-) system, but we have others that would prefer a more International
style system that includes more voices.
Canada, USA, UK and India are the only countries still using the
antiquated First Past the Post voting system.
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