Proportional representation won't "fix" democracy either BUT it will equip us to better engage with the process and get real results and thus keep us encouraged enough to repeat. It is this never-ending hard work of participation that can "fix" democracy. But that's less pithy. ;)

For one octogenarian? They're a game changer for everyone who invests in one. There is no problem with ebikes. There is a problem with insufficient bike infrastructure (not wide enough; too many busy MUPs) and with the breakdown of society resulting in a loss of consideration for others.

And if that's all too challenging, can we at least make sure we are not asleep at the wheel while democracy veers off a cliff. We don't *have* democracy; we *create* it through participation. It takes more than voting. Know your reps. Talk to them. Talk to your neighbours. Build communities.

Let's not self congratulate that we didn't have slavery (we kinda did); let's take a hard look at how much racism is baked into Canadian norms, especially for Indigenous people but for all Canadians of colour, and let's put some real effort into dismantling those systems.

Let's not pat ourselves on the back for being a country of immigrants: let's actually treat new immigrants among us as though they are welcome, have equal rights to longer settled Canadians (they should); let's not cut immigration targets when climate change is creating more refugees than ever.

Let's not just quote the Joe Canadians speech about believing in peace not war: let's send Mr Carney a clear message that we have no interest in "sacrificing" so that the NATO war machine can have 5% of our budget.

Yes, but... we are also teetering on the edge of catastrophe. Let's not revel in warm fuzzies about the notion of multiculturalism: let's fight hard to help it really come to fruition in our society (it hasn't yet).

This figure probably needs some nuancing. Also, very convenient of you to trumpet added jobs when you are planning to cut this many or more.

Where is the corresponding investment in rail to replace flights? Esp for longer distances. From outside looking in, France & Germany have done great stuff (yes, notoriously late and cancelled DB trains but they actually go places!! for €60/month!!). Canada on the other hand should be ashamed.

I don't think Canada deserves to be that high. Folks need to pay attention to what Carney is doing with the money. It's not in the best interests of Canadians.

If folks didn't keep NOT voting for the candidate they actually like because "s/h won't win" (thus ensuring s/he won't win), maybe we could actually get some decent representation in government. ALL levels! But mayor may be the easiest to change quickly?

One notable thing about the NYC election is ranked ballot. It could really change the results if we had ranked choices for mayor. For example, how many people *wanted* to vote for Loney but felt they had to "strategically" vote for Murray in order to block whatever right wing yahoo was looming?

So in effect, this criminologist is saying bail reform will not achieve the goal everyone has of being safer unless it is accompanied by significant changes (which no one is talking about) in how prisons are funded and run.

are you sure you are cutting waste? Or are you just cutting jobs to reduce government spending and increase corporate profits?

Could we also speak of the deepening heartbreak of Gazan families whose loved ones die in Israeli bombings despite the ceasefire? whose loved ones languish in Israeli prisons without charge (effectively hostages)? whose loved ones are buried under the rubble of their own houses 1 or 2 years later?

Presently, North Americans overly rely on cars for *everything* to everyone's detriment. Mass transit makes more sense than you think for more journeys that you'd expect, but of course it is not the best option for every eventuality.

I don't think anyone is suggesting ANY mode of transportation will entirely replace another. We talk about "mode shift" not mode annihilation. Different forms of transport for different distances and needs is kind of the point.