The Federal Liberal party in a bid to attract voters and support are promoting a more inclusive method of voting for the next leader of the Liberal party as presented by Justin Trudeau.
On their website they say voting for the next Liberal leader will be "as easy as 1-2-3. Sign up. Register and Vote." This will be different than past leadership elections where only standing party members are able to vote for the leader of a political party.
Also, the Federal Liberal party has posted on their website several petitions which address some of the issues brought up by the Idle No More movement.
One, is Tell Harper: No more hiding behind omnibus bills.
Another is, Harper is ending environmental protection.
As well as many others petitions which can be viewed on the Federal Liberal website.
It is also noteworthy to remember that Jean Chretien's Liberal government introduced omnibus bill C-17 in 1994. A bill that was criticized by then MP Stephen Harper as undemocratic. Now the Liberal party has taken the stance that omnibus bills are contrary to the democratic process. Is this the stance of a party removed from the government and official opposition who are trying to regain their foothold in Parliament? We will have to wait until the Liberals form the next government to see if they intend to follow through with their current political assertions.
Note: I am not endorsing the Liberal party or their petitions.
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