Greens are removed from debates because they pulled some candidates in order not to split the votes (thanks to first-past-the-post).

Is this whole system designed to erode democracy?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/leaders-debate-commission-green-party-removed-1.7511447

#CdnPoli #GreenPartyofCanada #ElectoralReform #FPTP

Green Party dropped from leaders' debates for not running enough candidates | CBC News

The Leaders' Debates Commission, which is tasked with organizing the French and English debates, has removed the Green Party from federal leaders’ debates for failing to meet participation requirements. 

CBC

@Anibyl While the eligibility rules are arbitrary (they’re basically set up to allow the Bloc Québécois and prevent the PPC from participating), they are clear. I don’t see how Pedneault can spin this as being unfairly targeted.

Greens could have run a full slate of candidates and guaranteed themselves a spot, instead they banked on polling above 4%. I support their strategy, but this was a foreseeable outcome. #cdnPoli