Its a two-edged sword really.
Most candidates are elected on their party brand. Example, Rob Anders wouldn't have a snowflake's chance in hell if he didn't run with that stylized C beside his name. Part of that brand is a "guarantee" that this person will vote along party lines.
However, this is a lazy way to vote, and in cases of big-tent parties like the CPC and Liberals, the definitions are vast. A Blue Liberal and an "Orange" Liberal have vastly different views. Depending on what constituency they represent, going against the party might be in the best interest of their constituency. Failure to allow that is a stifling of democracy.
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