Democratic deficit

I had already read in "The Gateway", the official student newspaper, that some people criticize the democratic deficit in the Canadian electoral system. Some even consider it 'antiquated' and demand an urgent up-date. Under the current system favoring two main parties, minor groups have no chance of getting into parliament, which leads to a misrepresentation of voters.

So it was not surprising that I ran into this demonstration for "Democracy Now" on Whyte Avenue, when I was walking back from Farmers' market to University Campus. Read more.