Time to listen: no longer willing to defer to political leaders, voters want representatives who do as they are told
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Many Canadians believe that the politicians prefer to represent their own interests instead of those of their constituents. The declining popularity of several leading politicians has not caused others to be more popular. The political attitudes of Canadians are examined.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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An MP for all seasons
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Herb Gray has been an MP in Canada's House of Commons for 30 years. Instead of contemplating retirement, Gray is looking forward to his 11th election campaign.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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