How an experimental Parliament can boost civility – and democracy

“Innovation” is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, but it’s not a word one associates with Parliament. It’s hard to change Parliament. This is partly by design. Parliament is meant to weather political change, and deliver stability and continuity, which it has done for Canada.  
But when times call for change, it can be slow to move. There is tradition to observe. And often parties’ conflicting interests, as competitors for power, get in the way of their sh