What a frustrating federal election campaign this has been. Though a huge proportion of Canadians are genuinely concerned about climate change and want politicians to act, most parties have done their level best to either dismiss those concerns (the CPC and PPC) or convince the electorate they have meaningful plans for tackling climate change when they don't (the Liberals and the NDP). Most frustrating of all, the only leader telling the truth and offering concrete proposals for addressing the problem, Elizabeth May of the Green Party, has been largely ignored - particularly by pundits and the media. This despite the fact that she's so highly regarded by voters of all political persuasions. I can't help thinking the Greens would garner a lot more attention if their leader was an old white guy. As I've been heard to say often, never underestimate the effects of sexism and misogyny. After all, we've only ever had one female PM and no longer have any female Premier...
Frustrated musings of a former public servant and retired lawyer living on Canada's east coast