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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 12 MIN

S1 E22 | The Artificial Majority: How Power Shifted Without a Vote

from The Canadianist · host Christopher M. Michaud

A year after the election, we’re still talking about the result, but not in the way you think.In this episode, Christopher M. Michaud breaks down how a plurality government can evolve into a majority without a new national vote. From steady floor crossings to the April 13 by-elections, the picture becomes clear: this isn’t a one-off moment, it’s the system doing exactly what it was designed to do.Segment 1 lays out what’s happening and how we got here.Segment 2 digs into what’s really going on underneath, why frustration is rising, and why the answer isn’t blaming individuals, but changing the system itself.This is the artificial majority, explained.

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