You're likely correct in the sense that politics in our time is not attracting high calibre people. I thought that as well even with the previous Canadian government - pretty weak front benches. The next election will be decided as most are, by how Canadians perceive the country is doing, particularly the economy. Still it makes me uncomfortable to see a figurehead at the head of our country. We already have a Governor General to fulfill that role. If you think differently you haven't been paying close attention.