To everyone who is pissed off at this non-democratic electoral system: Being terribly disappointed and frustrated by what we witnessed on May 2nd, we, a growing group of young people, have started to organize a peaceful demonstration against this corrupt electoral system, taking place this Friday, May 6th.

We think that until we raise our voices about the flaws of our current system (First Past the Post), our votes will be ignored by those in whose interest lies such backward strategies. If you are up for a demonstration (and this is to all cities across Canada), let's organize them starting this week!

Check out the Facebook event for more info.

As we swing into the final days of the 2011 federal election campaign, Conservative leader Stephen Harper has offered up some misleading, even false interpretations of our system of government -- if the constitution of Canada is anything to go by. Voters have a right to expect those competing for jobs as MPs (and especially those seeking the office of prime minister) to know the basic rules and conventions of an 800-year tradition that has guided British-derived Westminster parliamentary systems throughout most of the Commonwealth. With the government of the country at stake, it is worth unpacking a few of Stephen Harper's key claims.