Federal Election News Archive
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Advice, insights and a plug for the largest survey in Canada
October 9, 2015 —
This federal election is remarkable for a few reasons, professor says
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Q&A with economist on political promises and balanced budget legislation
September 3, 2015 —
Do deficits matter? Are balanced budgets the gold standard of fiscal prudence? And why is no one talking about the balanced budget legislation?
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Faculty of Arts
Taking their vote for granted, idiocy
October 13, 2014 —
Democracy is neither perfect nor all-wise, but it's the best system we have, so contribute.