The topic of redefining the federal government is often discussed. However, a topic that would directly affect the structure of a new government structure is rarely touched. That topic is the provincial/territorial boundaries.
If you were to start over and create new juristicons within canada, what would be your new "map"? Why?
Do you think that the increase in government is worth the cost to provide smaller geographic regions (mapping more like the maritimes), or do you suggest larger geographic regions that risk being less representative yet reduce the number of governments (more like the west)? Do you see the fact that the majority of the populace lives close to the southern border as reason to consider dividing the territories more in line with smaller south, larger north territories? How many provinces/territories would you create.
The most recent talk I recall hearing on any border changes involved the north-west portion of Ontario becoming part of Manitoba. Other discussions have suggested larger provinces, such as BC and the Yukon (along with the Rockies of Alberta) merging to form one province.
So what would you do, and how is it a reflection of the political structure you think would best provide an open equal democracy?
If you were to start over and create new juristicons within canada, what would be your new "map"? Why?
Do you think that the increase in government is worth the cost to provide smaller geographic regions (mapping more like the maritimes), or do you suggest larger geographic regions that risk being less representative yet reduce the number of governments (more like the west)? Do you see the fact that the majority of the populace lives close to the southern border as reason to consider dividing the territories more in line with smaller south, larger north territories? How many provinces/territories would you create.
The most recent talk I recall hearing on any border changes involved the north-west portion of Ontario becoming part of Manitoba. Other discussions have suggested larger provinces, such as BC and the Yukon (along with the Rockies of Alberta) merging to form one province.
So what would you do, and how is it a reflection of the political structure you think would best provide an open equal democracy?