As of today, Canada has a new prime minister, Paul Martin. You probably have already heard of that. I find a couple things hard to understand, that is, as a foreigner used to the proportional representation voting system.
First of all: I’m not used to partyleaders becoming prime minister, nor am I convinced that democracy is served when an outgoing prime minister literally appoints his successor. I was hoping that there was going to be a real fight between multiple contenders. Alas.
Secondly, I’m used to governments formed out of coalitions, be it 2 parties or even multiple parties. Sure, to try and find a common ground might be the hardest thing but if the voters have elected, then that’s what they are supposed to get.
But anyways: I see that Judy Sgro is becoming the next minister of Citizenship and Immigration (am I the only one who keeps reading ‘Judge Judy’?). Always handy to know.