Split Votes Are Killing Cities — And Helping “Activists” Win

Stephen LeDrew speaks with Jeffrey Kroeker, Chair and Founder of A Better City Toronto, about why municipal politics across Canada are failing — and what voters can actually do about it.From Toronto to Vancouver, many Canadians know their cities are declining — with rising costs, poor infrastructure, and decisions that don’t reflect the priorities of everyday residents.Kroeker argues that the problem isn’t just bad leadership — its low voter turnout, vote splitting, and highly organized activist groups that dominate municipal elections while most voters stay home.He explains why liberals and conservatives often divide their own vote, allowing smaller, more organized groups to take control of city councils — and what needs to change to reverse that trend.With the broader political environment shaped by leaders like Mark Carney and the Trudeau legacy, the conversation raises a bigger question:Can Canada fix its governance — starting at the municipal level?Three Minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.