The British-based constitutional tradition of Canada vests both legislative and executive authority squarely in Parliament and in the several Provincial Legislative Assemblies. The prime minister and the provincial premiers are not supposed to possess executive power independent of these bodies.
In order to ensure their subordination, it is arguable that party leaders should be elected by their caucasses and serve at their pleasure. Parties and voters should confine themselves to respectively nominating and electing individual legislators who collectively should have the authority they rightfully are supposed to possess.
Joseph Kenneth Malone
Charlottetown