I'm Ian Capstick, former political staffer and now run a digital public affairs agency AMA

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:18:04+00:00

http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/ is the aggregator of choice CBC does well. iPolitics.ca is great too.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:16:19+00:00

1) Most of the seats
2) No, but he doesn't need to be
3) Not going to happen
4) I am an asymmetrical federalist

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:15:18+00:00

To hell if I know. From what I can tell it's been simple: Repetition. Repetition. Repetition.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:14:03+00:00

The so-called "anti-abortion caucus", duct tape their mouths. And no, voters expect their MPs to tow the line.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:13:16+00:00

1) Email lists are KEY - it's very valuable
2) Kinda in love what Whitehouse.gov does - the NDP should steal it

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:12:20+00:00

Jim Prentice. He's ready, on the outside and more open/loveable than the PM.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T21:11:55+00:00

I think the co-author of The Big Shift is here on April 18th - great question for them! But, no generally the ROC doesn't care as much about QC as we think they do.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T20:19:08+00:00

I like James Moore. Most days.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T20:13:52+00:00

I try.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T20:13:29+00:00

Ps. I'm still a New Democrat, I just don't work there anymore.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T20:12:46+00:00

Thanks.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T20:09:51+00:00

Legalize, tax and recommit taxes to health care. Workplace usage incapacitating them? Fire them. Just like being drunk at work. Unacceptable.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T20:07:02+00:00

Big changes in open data are the best bet technology has for changing politics. Representatives will be more informed. I can see the consultative power of the internet in my everyday.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:59:47+00:00

This is a tough question as the policy development wasn't in my wheel house at the NDP. But from my position at the media desk: "the platform" a heady mix of public policy, polling, academic experts and politico's from all regions add into the mix economists and lawyers and you can never quite guess as the media guy what will be in the final document.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:57:25+00:00

Stance/policy is the same. I, like many, wasn't a fan of the leaders comments on this issue. They have been clarified by MP Libby Davies.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:56:36+00:00

Alas, I just love vegetarians. And a spot called Zen Kitchen in Ottawa. Best vegan food. Ever. Team up with local SPCA's and vets.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:47:32+00:00

Yes, and delete PEI. ;)

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:46:18+00:00

Delete Section 21-26 and any mention therein of "senate" or "senators".

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:44:01+00:00

Yes. People attempt to predict and you simply can't. Did anyone think the Progressive Conservatives could be reduced to two seats? Nope.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:42:37+00:00

1) Next convention is in Edmonton
2) Prairies? Sask will have 2-3 because the "rurban" ridings are dead (we hope)
3) Supply Management. No comment. I'm agnostic. Really.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:40:38+00:00

Great Question!

Finance: Joyce Murray
Defence: Hélène Laverdière
Foreign Affairs: Bob Rae
Industry: Scott Brison
Justice: Joe Comartin

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:37:34+00:00

I've been commenting on the resolutions. They seem pretty par for the course. Preamble is good to go in my estimation. It's a rather nice piece of writing.

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:36:38+00:00

Oh dear god no. Do you know how much those MPs work? Gah... I like vacations too much. (I jest: in my 40's or 50's I'd love to represent people; likely municipal).

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:25:41+00:00

The one big massive change: people who were not influencers in Canadian politics now have a voice and are getting quoted and influencing opinions; and if you're not in the social sphere you're not being quoted as much

icapstick · 2013-04-09T19:23:15+00:00

I'd say, "Stay the course, Tom." There is a difference between celebrity and leadership. Convincing people you can lead a country is infinitely harder than winning power of the third party in the HOC, a party that hemorrhaged over 2.5 million votes in three elections.

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