Proportional representation
Canada’s electoral system is outdated and unfair. In the absence of proportional representation, the make-up of our parliament distorts Canadians’ electoral preferences, fails to reflect who we really are, and creates voter apathy in the process.
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Making sense of the Conservative sweep in Nova Scotia
Of the five provincial elections that haven taken place since the pandemic began, this is the first to see power ...
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The Big Questions: Electoral Reform
Canada's electoral system is outdated and unfair. It distorts Canadians' electoral preferences and creates voter apathy in the process. How ...
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Wet’suwet’en closer to recognition of title on their territory
The Wet'suwet'en Nation's long struggle has taken another small step towards taking back control over what happens within their territory ...
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Activists vote on Green New Deal ACT NOW Nelson Statement
In early December, local activists in Nelson, B.C. tackled the question of “what is the Green New Deal?” in a ...
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Canada needs electoral reform
The problems with Canada’s first-past-the-post electoral system came into sharper focus following the federal election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can’t ...
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We are the balance of power
This morning I feel very determined about the road ahead. Yesterday, Canadians went to the polls and elected a minority ...
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PEI votes to keep first-past-the-post
Yesterday in a ballot referendum, PEI residents opted not to change their voting system from first-past-the-post to mixed-member proportional representation ...
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PEI, vote yes on proportional representation
Folks in PEI may have seen the following email sent by the PEI Chapter this morning:
Prince Edward Island’s ...