Submission POWELL-0756 (Online)

A proposal for a no party system; all candidates would have to run for election as independents, and the premier would be chosen by all sitting members from those members who had indicated their interest before the election. [1 page]

 

Proposal for a No Party System

The party system is a contentious system. It doesn't matter if proposed legislation is beneficial or not -- the opposition will do just that: oppose. Even if it is something they previously proposed themselves or will propose once they are in power.

Instead we should have a no-party parliamentary system, as they do in Nunavut, and as the first President of the US, George Washington, originally wanted for his country. If all candidates have to run as independents, then electing someone you thought lesser to parliament because you wanted that party to win would be a thing of the past. You could vote for who you wanted to, who you thought best represented your interests in your riding.

Your new independent MP would have as much voice as anyone. They would not be relegated to the back bench as there would be no such thing. Our independently chosen candidate would have a say.

Instead of parties thrusting leaders at us who are the most venal, the position of premier would be a secondary run off amongst the sitting independent members. The premier would be chosen from the sitting members who stated in their campaigns what their visions for the province would be if they were selected as premier. And a simple vote by the sitting MPs could unseat and replace the an unpopular premier without causing a non-confidence vote in the government as a whole.

Please consider this as an option to end the gridlock of party politics and predatory premierships.