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The party whip has that power; the threat is to lose access to committee appointments, cabinet positions, or to even be kicked from the party. Or simply to have
by dleslie 6y ago
The party whip has that power; the threat is to lose access to committee appointments, cabinet positions, or to even be kicked from the party. Or simply to have the party not adequately fund your re-election campaign.
- chrisseaton 6y agoThese things are retaliation. If your only option is to retaliate afterward, then by definition you're not able to force it.
- vkou 6y agoYou're arguing semantics. For all intents and purposes, Canadian parties can force their members to vote a particular way. They don't always do so, especially on less important matters.