I think Chantal Hébert is right.

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Here's her argument.

And thinking ahead to 2015, I'm remembering some things Rick Mercer said in 2011. And how they might still hold true.

Am I wrong?

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You're not wrong

[ed-rex.livejournal.com]

Tweeted, thanks for the link to Hébert's piece.

[moon-custafer.livejournal.com]

I only saw the Globe's article on this about a half hour ago, but I'm still wondering if stripping Elections Canada of the power to investigate fraud isn't the real lede buried in this act.

[dewline.livejournal.com]

Wondered about that. A lot.

By the by, could you post a link to that article?

[moon-custafer.livejournal.com]

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawas-new-bill-forbids-electoral-officer-from-encouraging-voters-turnout/article16718186/

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This is indeed Disturbing.

As in "I find the Conservatives' lack of love for democracy Disturbing" to paraphrase George Lucas.