When a new policy is announced, or adopted, the motivations behind it are not always clear. In a well-established democracy like ours, there are often contrasts between expert advice, public opinion and political decision-making. Sometimes these forces are in alignment; sometimes they are at odds. These days, examples of the latter are plentiful. Let’s start…
Author: Bridget Nardi
In Praise of Strategic Voting: A Call to Action
[Ed: The opinions expressed are those of the author. The Public Policy and Governance Review does not endorse any candidate in the Toronto municipal election.] Outgoing Mayor David Miller has it wrong; now is not the time for idealism and now is not the time to vote for Pantalone. By sucking it up and voting…