electoral reform

Podcast

Aug 15, 2019

Elizabeth May -- we don't have to choose between the economy and the environment

rabble radio

Why is it that so many people believe we can have a stable economy or healthy environment, but not both? Green Party Leader Elizabeth May talks to Victoria Fenner about this and more.

In cahoots

May 28, 2019

Fair Vote Canada applauds Jane Philpott and Jody Wilson-Raybould’s call for a new kind of politics

Fair Vote Canada applauds the commitment of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott, running as independents, to champion electoral reform in the 2019 federal election.

In cahoots

Feb 21, 2019

Jody Wilson-Raybould supported Proportional Representation

What many Canadians may not know is that in 2015, Jody Wilson-Raybould clearly and strongly supported proportional representation.

Blog

Jan 6, 2019

The case for making electoral reform a perpetual ballot question

David Taub Bancroft

When it comes to referendums on electoral reform, perhaps the problem isn't too much voting, but too little.

Blog

Dec 17, 2018

Does electoral reform keep extremists out?

Linda Leon

No country is immune from the plague of ultra-right movements. But countries with fairer electoral systems do have some resistance. First-past-the-post offers no resistance at all.

Blog

Oct 29, 2018

What to do about extreme population disparity when it comes to electoral reform

Linda Leon

The Yukon Government now has a survey up asking Yukoners to state their electoral preferences. Here's how a "Made-in-Yukon" electoral system would work.

Blog

Oct 17, 2018

Proportional representation will mean more minority governments -- and that's a good thing

Seth Klein

Minority outcomes result in more cooperation in our politics. Parties have to put together governing alliances or coalitions that, in combination, reflect the majority of voters.

Blog

Sep 26, 2018