Political Science 2230E Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Tom Mulcair, Justin Trudeau
27 Dec 2018
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Cea, the presidentialization of executive leadership in canada, 38-39. The reaction demonstrated a new truth about canadian federal politics. It is increasingly difficult to ascertain whether voters are in fact voting for or against a particular party or whether they are voting for or against a particular leader. The 2015 federal election was one in which the vast majority of canadians were apparently casting a ballot against harper and in favour of justin trudeau or thomas. They were less likely to be voting liberal or ndp, and against the conservatives. Further, the vast majority of voters were likely unaware of the details in each of the political party platforms. It was indicative of a steadily increasing presidentialization of politics and leadership in canada. In 2015, presidentializing forces focused the public"s attention on the character, temperament, and electability of party leaders.
