I'll take on that last one. . .
The seat distribution will be based on an approximate distribution of population in Canaduh.
Not everything I say, think, and do is in direct response to you, Ron. When it is, I usually quote what it is I'm responding to.
There is a certain social factor at play here. The Cons can, without ever proposing legislation or taking any action, embolden those who are in a position to hinder or trouble people seeking, for example, abortions. If you honestly think there is no way that persons in "the system" can make it...
You expect the cops to lay out their whole ongoing investigation for the public, with regular updates?
Shockingly, they consider protecting their "sources and methods" more important that what Trumpnazis are whining about at the moment.
So it would appear. I've never much concerned myself with how the parties choose their candidates, but I've always followed Heinlein's advice. . .
"If you are part of a society that votes, then do so. There may be no candidates and no measures you want to vote for, but there are certain to be...