Nekhara, like you said if only the most effective parties get public funding (federal or private/corporate) isnt that the best thing for democracy?? Effectiveness = increasing popularity = democracy in action...look at the Reform movement in Alberta. It destroyed the federal PC's because it had a message that was well received at the time.
I simply have problems with my tax dollars going to parties that will NEVER make a difference or destroy the country. If I like the party then I'll support them how I see best fit, not the federal govt.
I do however, tend to agree that this may be political oppurtunism by the PC's. Optics may look good (saving $30MM) but like you said there definitely could be a hidden agenda.
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