Canadian politics seems to be littered with liars, cheats, con artists, and frauds.
How hard is it to gain a party’s nomination in a riding? I realize to actually become the elected member, you have to be elected, but how do you get your name on the ballot?
What's involved? Does it cost money? I know in the States, folks need a lot of personal capital to run for office, is that the case here?
Also, you find a lot of the time; people keep getting elected due to their party affiliation, even though they are lame duck members that do not add any value to their constituents. Is it impossible to bump a candidate?
Basically what I'm asking is how does an honest decent person who truly wants to serve the people become an elected representative?
How hard is it to gain a party’s nomination in a riding? I realize to actually become the elected member, you have to be elected, but how do you get your name on the ballot?
What's involved? Does it cost money? I know in the States, folks need a lot of personal capital to run for office, is that the case here?
Also, you find a lot of the time; people keep getting elected due to their party affiliation, even though they are lame duck members that do not add any value to their constituents. Is it impossible to bump a candidate?
Basically what I'm asking is how does an honest decent person who truly wants to serve the people become an elected representative?