Students initially had a discussion about whether the current decision-making group elected to power were following the promises they made in their campaign debate. Some people clearly remembered the boys saying they would have free baking every Thursday while others heard a bake ‘sale’. Some disagreement was had over the price of the baking, which seemed higher than normal rates.

We read through some handouts that discussed the process for Federal Elections, how the Prime Minister is restricted to a certain amount of time he can be in office, how the people elected in the ridings are what comprise the House of Commons members and these numbers are what creates the majority group.

We had some interesting side discussions about what it is actually like in the House of Commons in that members are not allowed to speak directly to each other but have to speak through the Speaker of the House of Commons. We also talked about some of the controversy that’s formed when one member of Parliament will ‘cross the floor’ and switch from say the Liberal Party to the Conservative or vise versa. It was an interesting day of discussions.

PS: I think the boys (who won the election and have to now do all these things they promised) wouldn’t mind if someone proved that they weren’t doing their job and were forced to give up their power to the next group with the most votes. I think they’re a little tired of the criticism and complaints. Welcome to politics, gentlemen!