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Lucy Goosey

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6. The thing is someone unelected currently has all that power

Reply to laundry_queen (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 18, 2012, 10:36 AM

Apr 2012

We have an unelected Governor General, who is the representative of the British monarch. I feel like making the office of the GG is at least a step in the right direction, because as it is, Governors General always do what the Prime Minister says to do; there would be an outcry if an unelected official overruled an elected one.

But I'm veering off topic here.

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Canada's Charter of Rights anniversary highlights liberal/conservative split. [View all] pampango Apr 2012 OP

Unfortunately, we elected a government that has no respect for the Charter. Or rights. Lucy Goosey Apr 2012 #1

I wouldn't say you guys elected the Conservatives. It's just a quirk of your system. Selatius Apr 2012 #2

Yes, of course Lucy Goosey Apr 2012 #3

God no. laundry_queen Apr 2012 #5

The thing is someone unelected currently has all that power Lucy Goosey Apr 2012 #6

I love this: "...the Charter also reflects Canada’s vision as a participant in a global world." pampango Apr 2012 #4