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Nov 7, 2019

Proportional representation a fair voting system denied Canadians

Ed Finn

The inherent unfairness of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system has been displayed many times in previous federal elections, but never so blatantly as in the recent voting farce.

In cahoots

Apr 4, 2019

Expulsion of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott a Symptom of Our Broken Electoral System

“If we had proportional representation, scandals involving interference by the Prime Minister’s office in a prosecution probably wouldn’t have happened in the first place,“ says Fair Vote Canada.

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.

Podcast

Nov 22, 2018

Indigenous workers in the B.C. labour movement

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Rod Mickleburgh, author of "On the Line - A History of the British Columbia Labour Movement," speaks to the Hospital Employees Union at their annual convention.

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

Electoral reform under attack as B.C. prepares for referendum

Linda Leon

Much rides on the continuation of an unfair electoral system like first past the post. Many influencers see real democracy as a barrier to their aspirations.

In cahoots

Apr 5, 2018

First-past-the-post magnifies vulnerability to Cambridge Analytica style manipulation in Canada

The sensitivity of our first-past-the-post system to small shifts in voter preferences leads to hyper-partisan behaviour and increases the incentives to engage in dirty tricks and wedge politics.

News

Mar 28, 2018

Less than half the vote could give radical rightists all the power

Karl Nerenberg

Polls show Doug Ford's Conservatives winning big in Ontario. A majority victory would not be all his doing, however. It would largely be a product of the electoral system.

In cahoots

Feb 9, 2018

Anniversary of the broken promise – proportional representation not going away!

Electoral reform is not going away and, despite the broken promise federally, has considerable momentum at the provincial level. British Columbia, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island are moving forward.

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