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Originally Posted by llama64
Canada has never been a country to be run by elites -- for an example of that look to America. What the Conservatives are doing with this move is adjusting the system to make it easier for the elites to get their policy through at the expense of any other political voice.
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You're joking right?
Ignoring the fact that Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy.... Canada has NEVER had a PM who wasn't of British or French ancestry. Eight of the first Nine were knighted, nearly every one carries either a masters degree or a law degree, and most have been affiliated with big business and worth millions. Surely that is run by elites? The Liberals represent much of the old wealth and have been traditionally funded by them. Yes, the Conservatives tend to represent the nouveau riche in the West and corporate Canada. The NDP represent Union elites. To think Canada is not run by elites is ridiculous.
Regardless... its not like the rich and the corporations can dump millions into CPC coffers... there is a very strict individual limit. All this means is other parties need to fix their donation system and get more grass-roots.