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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 10 MIN

S1 E1 | A Different Kind of Representation: Putting Canadians Back at the Centre of Parliament

from The Canadianist · host Christopher M. Michaud

Christopher M. Michaud lays out a new vision for how representation in Canada can work, one rooted in accountability, compromise, and direct engagement with voters.Instead of predictable party-line politics, this conversation explores what happens when Members of Parliament listen first, consult their communities regularly, and vote based on the people they represent, not the machinery of a party.You’ll hear why split parliaments can work better, why compromise is essential to governing, and how the United Canadian Centrists aim to bring decision-making back to the community level through regular town halls and open debate.This episode is about restoring the connection between Canadians and Parliament, and rethinking what it truly means to be represented.Learn more: uccparty.caDownload the free handbook: The Case for CanadianismExplore the long-term vision: Canadianism: A Calm Alternative for a Fractured Country

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