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Coalition for Change: A Documentary on the Toronto Coalition Rally

by Mike on December 23, 2008

On Saturday, December 6, 2008, over a thousand people gathered at Nathan Phillips Square for a rally in support of the Liberal-NDP Coalition. Several PSB contributors attended and brought along a video camera. We interviewed over a dozen people — from rock stars to politicians to regular people — in order to find out why they came and what they hoped to achieve. Below are parts 1 and 2 of “Coalition for Change.”

As we wrote a few days after the event, our encounters releaved a profound frustration on the part of progressive Canadians that despite being predominant in Canadian society, their views were relegated to opposition status in the House of Commons. It also suggested that despite their high percentage of the popular vote, Canada’s progressive parties, particularly the Liberals, lack grassroots support.

This film was shot and edited by Milan Chotai. Special thanks to Tyler B. for taking photos and arranging interviews at the Rally.

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A letter to Stephen Harper

by Toby on December 3, 2008

Prime Minister,

Well, that didn’t go as well as planned now did it? I’ll avoid the “What were you thinking?” speech. We’re here now, and despite our differences you are the Prime Minister for at least a few more days. Canadians depend on their Prime Minister to do the right thing, so I hope you’ll take some advice on this issue.

It’s clear now that the opposition parities are going to vote non-confidence in your government. It’s also clear that the Liberals and the NDP have an official coalition and are going to ask the Governor General to invite them to form the government. What should you do?

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What was the point of all that?

by Brendan on October 16, 2008

Another election, another debate (in each official language), several million dollars, and we’re right where we started. The cynics among us may ask, what was the point of all this? 

Looking at the seat totals will tell you that not much has changed in the House of Commons. The tories and NDP are a little stronger, the grits and the Bloc are a little weaker, the Greens are still absent. We still have a Conservative minority government. But in many ways the “status quo” (more or less) tells us a great deal about each party and how voters feel about them.

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Liberal campaign must refocus

by Mike on September 28, 2008

Am I the only one who thinks the federal election campaign is about nothing? While nothing makes for hilarious sitcoms, it’s horrifying during an election campaign, particularly for progressives. With the prospect of a Conservative majority, we desperately need a meaningful and vigorous debate about the future of our country. But, as I found out, some progressive parties aren’t interested in talking about the issues.

In a desperate attempt to prove that this campaign is about something, I analyzed each of the parties’ news releases posted since the beginning of the campaign.

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