You have it completely backward. The scenario you describe (small unaccountable groups controlling who can lead) is exactly what this candidate objects to. Yves Engler was prevented from running for NDP leader (“quashed”) by a 3-person, unelected group of party officials. I find those people’s motivations much more questionable.

What kind of “interests” do you imagine she is a “puppet” for, and what led you to that conclusion?

Whenever royals visit Canada, the government pays millions in security costs, travel, lodging, etc.

Gotham City, apparently.

Why do we need to “practice” in the South China Sea? How would we react if another country sailed their military up to the coast of BC?