In all three models being considered in the B.C. referendum, every MLA will be accountable to either a local riding or region Local representation in our democracy matters to most of us, and rightly so. While our current first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system has many faults, one of its most popular features is that every member
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Electoral Reform
B.C. Democratic Reform Neither Simple Nor Straightforward
on July 12th, 2018
This fall, British Columbians will vote on what system they prefer for provincial elections. But far too much uncertainty surrounds all the potential choices. The mail-in referendum ballot will give voters two choices: B.C.’s current first-past-the-post system or proportional representation. A secondary question will ask: If adopted, what type of proportional representation system would you
Electoral Reform Promise is too Easily Broken
on December 9th, 2016
The Liberals have to start making the tough decisions on what electoral reform should look like, then put it before Canadians in a referendum Now that the federal Liberals have regained power and lost their zeal for democratic reform, it’s a really good time to restart the conversation. Because now we can be a bit
The Alternative Vote Not a Great Option for Canadians or Democracy
on November 2nd, 2016
Does little to address the guiding principles of the electoral reform committee and could result in less-competitive elections Despite recent musings by the prime minister that electoral reform – a Liberal campaign promise – may no longer be a priority, the parliamentary Special Committee on Electoral Reform will deliver a report by Dec. 1 on how to, well,
Only A Referendum Can Dictate Electoral Reform
on July 20th, 2016
Those who advocate the electoral system, who want every vote to count, don’t want to apply that principle to a yes/no vote A plank in the Liberals’ election platform aimed to ensure “that 2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first-past-the-post” electoral system. It was enshrined in the December throne speech. The
