Justin Trudeau Doesn’t Understand Democracy
jacobin.com
Justin Trudeau’s broken promise on electoral reform reveals his elitist view of governance. He seems to misunderstand that democracy is not about authorizing elite rule, but about enabling popular self-rule.

That is, he overrode the ERRE and public consultations, and refused to let the issue go to a referendum, because he decided it was too risky to let Canadians choose our own electoral system. Trudeau’s comments reveal his view of the role of elected government: not to dutifully enact the decisions of the people, but to decide issues for Canadians. He acted based on his view of Canadians’ best interests, and will continue to do so, even if that means paternalistically overriding Canadians’ attempts to chart their own destiny.

Matthew Green for NDP leader inshallah

Edit: Just noticed the name of the co-author ho-lee-SHIT