All of us (well, most of us) love a good political contest. Especially during elections. Maybe we don’t welcome the election itself—especially if we feel like we just had one—but once it gets rolling, we’re sucked in. We’re treated to a solid month, sometimes more, of public spats, embarrassing revelations, and hopefully, some real debate.

Then it’s over. And most of us, except for the wonks, tune out.

Why is that? Are Canadians really so disengaged from the workings of Parliament itself—the day-to-day politics, during which policies …