An excerpt:
"What if citizens contribute to building a different model of collaborative governance where we hold each other with esteem and share power – even amidst disagreement?
Canadians have relationships with everyone and everything, despite our geographic or social differences. Our successes hinge on the collective efforts found in our diversity. Instead of hindering change by competing, our politics could adopt a relational approach.
For a parliamentary democracy to succeed, relationships must first develop with the party in power and then across party lines — including institutions, communities and citizens. If power remains relational, it could sustain a form of government that collaborates effectively.
Change comes when we actively engage, including all citizens, and particularly those who have different world views. Difference creates strength and balance in society, similar to how diversity allows cities to flourish. Our country depends on everyone’s participation.
Participation is foundational to a collaborative governance model. Trusted governments will listen to and engage with citizens long after elections. Collaborative governance means being in a relationship with one another as co-creators of our futures rather than fighting as warring factions in a winner-take-all game."
https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/national-perspectives/gladwin-and-harris-politicians-arent-solely-to-blame-for-nasty-election-discourse-364549/And now for a bit of humour...
