Question

Do interest groups

play important

democratic roles in

Canadian government, or

not?

about 250 words

Answer 1

Interest groups play a critical role in in diverse democratic country like Canada in putting forward opinion of the various interest of different groups on to the public discourse. They provide space for people to enter the public realm to discuss and debate on an informed and reasonable manner.the demand of the various interest groups must be entertained on an issue by issue basis.

Interest groups also provide inputs regarding the the grievances of the people so that government can take corrective measures. On the other hand there have been instance when the interest groups have involved in violence activities to pressurize the government.there have been cases where certain vested interest groups have influenced government policy by corrupt means like bribe gifts etc. Also issue of international agencies to stall development projects in Canada via pressure groups has also been raised. Sometimes pressure groups can articulate the interest of rich while the voice of the poor and the marginalized goes unheard.that's why it can be said that the interest groups can be entertained by the government it but the objective behind every decision must be guided by social, economic and political justice to all.also transparency in the decision making process can increase the confidence in the working of pressure groups and their role in government policies.

The role of interest groups is is indirect ordinary visible and ud intermittent yet a very important part of the administrative system. The emergence of trust and monopoly and the struggle over tariffs lead to the formation of these. These groups roles are are as vital as that of a political party existing in any country.