OMG-and I've NEVER typed that before!   This is the FUNNIEST thing I've read in years:

"After all, governments – if they are truly democratic – must listen to the views of their citizenry. Various levels of government often say they aspire to consultative models of governance."

     I didn't read anything after that because its so preposterous.   Gosh yes, heaven forbid our citizenry make decisions (which they never do, in fact are never even seriously 'consulted') about say, muslims.   Because some woman made a comment so outlandish that its used in meetings!   Meanwhile, the feds bring in thousands of refugees during an economic downturn who now will be on provincial welfare rolls.  Oh, the 'post truth'!