Episode Description

Canada's democracy isn't broken, but is it still working the way it should?

In this episode of Canadianism, Christopher M. Michaud explores one of the biggest questions facing the country: does our electoral system still reflect the Canada we are today? He explains why millions of Canadians feel their votes don't count, how first-past-the-post creates what he calls "artificial majorities," and why election maps often tell a misleading story about regional division.

Christopher also introduces the Michaud Method, a practical proposal for modernizing Canada's democracy while preserving local representation. Rather than tearing down the current system, he argues for building on what already works so that Parliament more accurately reflects how Canadians actually vote.

If you've ever wondered why governments keep changing while the same problems keep returning, this conversation offers a different way of looking at the issue.

Based on the book Democracy Renewed: The Case for Electoral Reform in Canada by Christopher M. Michaud.