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Canada’s democracy is stable, respected, and widely trusted. But stability doesn’t always mean alignment.

In Democracy Renewed, Christopher M. Michaud takes a clear, measured look at how Canada’s electoral system works in practice—and where it no longer reflects the country it was designed to serve. Across elections, familiar patterns emerge: governments formed without majority support, regions that appear politically uniform despite internal diversity, and millions of votes that carry little influence on the final outcome.

Rather than framing these issues as a crisis, Michaud approaches them as a question of fit. Does the current system still reflect Canada as it exists today?

Drawing on Canadian election results, comparisons with other democratic systems, and a practical understanding of governance, Democracy Renewed outlines both the limitations of first-past-the-post and a realistic path forward. The focus is not on tearing down institutions, but on strengthening them—improving representation while preserving stability and trust.

Balanced, accessible, and grounded in Canada’s political tradition, this book offers a thoughtful case for electoral reform in a modern democracy.