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【新聞後記】選票背後的心聲

 

12 月是普天同慶的月份,紀念耶穌基督的誕生,為背負世人罪孽,親自在十架上以寶血完成救恩,叫世人可以靠祂重獲新生。而我們身處的加拿大,新一屆聯邦政府亦在上月下旬宣誓就職,以少數政府型式服務國民。

回顧今屆聯邦大選,經過 40 天的選戰,由黨魁杜魯多帶領的聯邦自由黨,以 157 席勝出,希爾領導的聯邦保守黨則贏得 121 席,新民主黨僅在 24 個選區勝出,綠黨則為3席,捲土重來的魁人政團在魁省贏取 32 席;人民黨的伯尼爾失掉了自己的 1 席;至於以獨立議員身分參選的前自由黨司法部長王州迪亦取得1席。

今屆大選中,3 大政黨可謂沒有真正贏家。自由黨雖然勝出,但席位卻流失了 20 席,至 157 席,不足夠組建多數政府所需的 170 席,需要由原本的大多數政府改為以少數政府執政,日後施政將困難重重,尤其在施政報告及財政預算案等一些重大議案上,必需取得其他黨派支持。保守黨議席雖然增加了 26 席至 121,但始終未能在大好形勢下勝出,被指是黨魁領導不力。明年 4 月,保守黨舉行黨員大會時,希爾的領導權亦將遭到挑戰。至於新民主黨表面上是輸家,議席由 39 減至 24 席,但因為是少數政府關係,將發揮左右大局的影響力,部份政綱也可能在討價還價過程中獲得接納。故此新民主黨與東山再起的魁人政團將成為今屆的「造王者」。

選票反映多項問題要正視

大選結果同時帶出一些隱憂,需要各界正視及繼續關注。

1. 不同省份需求及意見分歧—自由黨雖然在今次大選中成功爭取到多數議席,包括席捲多倫多市全部 25 席,但在西岸及中部省份的表現卻令人失望,甚至在阿省和沙省竟然全軍覆沒,某程度反映出自由黨的政綱或治國理念不適合全國各省,尤其是不利能源業界的政策,甚至激起阿省的分離主義情緒。總理杜魯多極有可能委任兩省的代表出任顧問或參議員工作,以彌補不足,舒緩不滿情緒。


2. 多元文化政策及宗教自由被忽視—由前保守黨國會議員伯尼爾(Maxime Bernier)成立的人民黨出師不利,連伯尼爾原本的席位亦不保,可見包括反移民等極右政策未受國民所接受。但另一邊廂,新民主黨在魁省大敗,他們在該省的議席由原先 14 席,大幅下跌至只有 1 席,當中原因除了政綱不被魁省省民認同外,有評論認為,或多或少與黨魁駔勉誠的錫克教背景有關。魁省較早前通過禁止公職人員穿戴宗教服飾上班的 21 號法案,亦成為今次大選議題之一,各大政黨為免得失魁省選民,大多在應否介入法案的問題上,閃爍其詞,並沒有維護及重申加國人權憲章中尊重族裔文化及保護宗教自由的政策。筆者身為少數族裔之一,非常憂慮這種不尊重多元文化政策,歧視宗教自由的情緒會逐漸蔓延及升溫。

3. 保守意識型態受衝擊—保守黨黨魁希爾被指欠缺個人風範、電視辯論表現差勁之外,希爾在整個競選過程中被多番抨擊其反墮胎和反同性婚姻的個人信念。縱使他強調,他相信一位總理能夠維持他在受爭議性議題如同性婚姻及墮胎等方面的保守觀點,同時獲得加拿大人的信任,不會將自己的觀點強加於國家。他亦一再堅稱,他一旦當選總理,不會重啟上述議題的辯論。然而,如果這些觀點被證明是導致他大選失敗的原因,則顯示出國民只著重自由及爭取女性權益的重要,保守意識型態備受衝擊。

選舉制度需要改革

4. 選舉制度是否需要改革—在民主制度下,國民一人一票選出心中的政府。但今次大選,獲得 34.4% 較多票數的保守黨,僅得 121 個議席。反觀得票比率只得 33.1% 的自由黨, 卻獲得 157 個議席,勝出今次選舉。原因是保守黨所獲的全國得票率(popular vote)雖然較高,但選票太集中在中西部選區,而自由黨得票較分散,在目前單一選區簡單多數票當選的制度下,取得較大優勢,可以籌組少數政府。杜魯多於 2015 年競選時,在其政綱中曾承諾改革選舉制度,包括研究比例代表制的可行性,但最後不了了之。

5. 投票率仍然偏低—根據加拿大選舉事務署的數據顯示,今屆大選投票率為 65.95%,合共 1,790 萬人參與投票,是近 20 年來第二高。上屆 2015 年大選投票率達 68.5%,刷新紀錄。但為何今屆投票率低於上屆?今屆當局增加資源統籌及推廣投票,並重新允許離國 5 年或以上的海外僑民享有投票權,而在感恩節長週末舉行的預先投票(Advance Poll),人數較上屆多近 30%,多項客觀因素下,總投票率理應能突破上屆人數。是否選民太忙?部份選民仍然政治冷感?還是競選後期較多互相抹黑,令選民生厭卻步?

各黨大選後銀根短缺,再選結果也差不多,所以一般相信,自由黨少數政府短期內不會倒臺。而少數政府也並非一件壞事,在各方平衡及互相牽制情況下,聯邦政府施政將更穩健及照顧到不同階層。但願杜魯多可以珍惜第二次執政的機會,虛心聆聽國民的心聲,落實競選承諾,帶領加國向前邁進。

「因有一嬰孩為我們而生,有一子賜給我們,政權必擔在祂的肩頭上。祂名稱為奇妙策士、全能的神、永在的父、和平的君。祂的政權與平安必加增無窮,祂必在大衛的寶座上治理祂的國,以公平、公義使國堅定穩固,從今直到永遠。萬軍之耶和華的熱心必成就這事。」(賽9:6-7)

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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