Read the whole thing at once here:

open.substack.com/pub/ragewith...

It limits the concentration of power in the hands of party leaders and reinforces a fundamental truth: representation belongs to the people.

We must remember that Members are elected to serve people, not parties.

Protecting a Member’s ability to put their constituents first ultimately strengthens our democracy.

Forcing a byelection when an Member finds themselves standing where their party no longer does would create a barrier to one of the few remaining acts of political independence.

But whether we like it or not, and whether we see it as flawed or not, in our Westminster system there is strength in being part of a caucus — an undeniable advantage to it.

When former Liberal Member of Parliament Leona Alleslev crossed to the Conservatives, many people around me argued she should have been required to run in a byelection instead of joining the Conservative caucus. I understand that perspective.

While some floor crossers may act out of self-interest, the principle at stake is larger than any one person. It’s about ensuring that Members can put their riding and their constituents ahead of their party when necessary.

I think it’s normal to have mixed feelings when someone you know—or someone you’re aligned with—crosses the floor.

But there’s a reason we elect individual candidates, and why it’s so important that Members of Parliament have the freedom to make that choice.

(E.g www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... )

Love that O’Bees was carrying pies from Joanne’s Market in Mahone Bay. What a treat.
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🙌

My jaw dropped.

Super. How much? 👀

Totally beautiful!

Hiya. It’s been so long!
Nope, not radicalized yet.

Thanks!

Hiiii!