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Canada is currently in a federal election because the Conservative Government was found in contempt of Parliament – a first in Canadian history and in any Western democracy.
The Liberals triggered the election through a non-confidence motion because, as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, put it: "Stephen Harper must be held accountable for a pattern of abuse of power, attacks on democracy, and contempt for Parliament and the Canadian people."
In the same democratic spirit, Michael Ignatieff has called for Canada's "broadcast consortium" (comprised of five executives from CBC/Radio-Canada, CTV, Global and TVA) to include Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May in the federal leaders' debates. An informed electorate is a cornerstone of democracy, and voters have a right to compare where all the major parties – particularly those funded by taxpayer dollars – stand on the issues. The Green Party is a national party that garnered almost 1 million votes (representing 1/15 of all Canadians who voted) in the last federal election and merits being represented in the Leaders' Debates.
We Liberals stand for democracy, accountability and transparency. We stand with our Leader and call on the consortium to include the Leader of the Green Party of Canada in the federal Leaders' Debates.
For more information:
http://www.demanddemocraticdebates.ca/facts.php
http://www.equalvoice.ca/speaks_article.cfm?id=446
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/article1962793.ece
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Allow Green Party of Canada in TV debates!
Mr. Mulcair, please give Canadians a fair, openly broadcasted debate
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April 1, 2011
The broadcasters have remained silent despite our pressure. It is exhausting to navigate these closed doors but we are not going anywhere.
April 1, 2011
Reaching this point has been a long road and the weight of the work is starting to show. Knowing that so many of you agree on the importance of an open debate is the only thing keeping me going right now. We have forced a conversation that others wanted to ignore.
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its only fair. elizabeth may earned her spot and people deserve to hear what she has to say. stop shutting out other voices.
get her on that stage. a million votes means something in this country and she belongs in the debate.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Canada is currently in a federal election because the Conservative Government was found in contempt of Parliament – a first in Canadian history and in any Western democracy.
The Liberals triggered the election through a non-confidence motion because, as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, put it: "Stephen Harper must be held accountable for a pattern of abuse of power, attacks on democracy, and contempt for Parliament and the Canadian people."
In the same democratic spirit, Michael Ignatieff has called for Canada's "broadcast consortium" (comprised of five executives from CBC/Radio-Canada, CTV, Global and TVA) to include Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May in the federal leaders' debates. An informed electorate is a cornerstone of democracy, and voters have a right to compare where all the major parties – particularly those funded by taxpayer dollars – stand on the issues. The Green Party is a national party that garnered almost 1 million votes (representing 1/15 of all Canadians who voted) in the last federal election and merits being represented in the Leaders' Debates.
We Liberals stand for democracy, accountability and transparency. We stand with our Leader and call on the consortium to include the Leader of the Green Party of Canada in the federal Leaders' Debates.
For more information:
http://www.demanddemocraticdebates.ca/facts.php
http://www.equalvoice.ca/speaks_article.cfm?id=446
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/article1962793.ece
Updates
April 1, 2011
The broadcasters have remained silent despite our pressure. It is exhausting to navigate these closed doors but we are not going anywhere.
April 1, 2011
Reaching this point has been a long road and the weight of the work is starting to show. Knowing that so many of you agree on the importance of an open debate is the only thing keeping me going right now. We have forced a conversation that others wanted to ignore.
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DEMOCRACY ISNT A CLUB FOR JUST THE BIG PARTIES. include everyone so we can actually make an informed choice.
its only fair. elizabeth may earned her spot and people deserve to hear what she has to say. stop shutting out other voices.
get her on that stage. a million votes means something in this country and she belongs in the debate.
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DEMOCRACY ISNT A CLUB FOR JUST THE BIG PARTIES. include everyone so we can actually make an informed choice.