by Fair Vote Canada | Mar 16, 2024 | Blog, FVC News, Uncategorised
A Pew Research Center analysis of public opinion on democracy and political representation was released March 13, 2024. Citizens in 24 countries were asked an open-ended question: “What do you think would help improve the way democracy in your country is working?” In...
by Fair Vote Canada | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorised
The problems with first-past-the-post in Ontario In the June 2022 Ontario election, Doug Ford’s PCs received 40.8% of the popular vote. First-past-the-post handed them 67% of the seats, and 100% of the power. They won a whopping 83 seats―that’s 7 more seats than 2018...
by Fair Vote Canada | Feb 24, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorised
On February 7, 39 Liberal MPs and 3 Conservative MPs voted against their party’s position, joining the NDP, Greens and Bloc in voting for Motion M-86 for a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform.In recent weeks, MPs have been speaking out about...
by Fair Vote Canada | Feb 24, 2024 | FVC News, Uncategorised
The New Brunswick Liberal Party has voted to back a Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform at their provincial policy convention. Submitted by the Young Liberals Association, Fredericton South Silverwood and Fredericton Grand Lake and moved by Vivian Unger (image...
by Fair Vote Canada | Feb 21, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorised
On February 7, Parliament voted on Motion M-86 for a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform. The result was: YES 101NO 220 In addition to the support of the NDP, Green Party and Bloc MPs, 40 Liberals and 3 Conservatives voted for the motion. To see how your...