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Originally Posted by transplant99
I think the criteria should be that anyone to debate on a national level should have a candidate in every riding. Not sure if Green does that or not, but if they do so be it and invite her.
Duceppe should be no where near such a debate though as he doesnt debate Canadian politics he debates Quebec politics.
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I don't think that's a good criterion - all it would take was someone to give the Rhinoceros party enough money to file nomination fees in every riding and you could have a joke candidate in the national debate, even if the party gets absolutely no votes. Meanwhile it's possible the big parties may not have a candidate in every riding, in some cases not by choice (e.g. their candidate has to withdraw or is booted from the party for criminal behaviour).