Harper ran in a very similar way - the substance of the event isn’t what his strategists deem important - but the photo op - look at that picture - it appears as an endorsement

And at that this point I would support any of the three whole heartedly - first past the post discourages voter engagement and turnout and fosters an unhealthy political climate - changing how we vote will also change for the better how folks campaign

Let’s try to be kind - even within FairVote Canada there has always been a healthy debate around MMP, STV and ranked - David Meslin who is heavily involved with the NDP founded the Ranked Ballot Initiate - which was focussed on the municipal level and resulted in London Ontario adopting ranked

But Trudeau hasn’t stepped down as prime minister - and just because the liberal party internally elects a new leader doesn’t mean they will be sworn in before an election - the Turner example is an exception

John Turner became leader of the liberal party which was in power at the time - he was sworn in as prime minister - but he couldn’t speak on the floor of parliament - he sat in the visitors gallery - he eventual won a seat and became leader of the opposition.