by Fair Vote Canada | Jun 10, 2021 | FVC News, Ontario, Uncategorised
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ford government’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause to stifle free speech and political expression in Ontario is wrong and should not be allowed to stand. In February, the Ford government introduced chilling restrictions on...
by Fair Vote Canada | Jun 5, 2021 | Blog, Ontario, Uncategorised
In just one year – June 2, 2022 – Ontario voters will head back to the polls to determine if Doug Ford’s government gets another “mandate”. In 2018, the PC’s were elected to a “majority” with just 40.5% of the popular vote. Voter turnout was only 56.7%. ...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 16, 2020 | FVC News, Ontario, Uncategorised
Ford tramples local democracyFair Vote Canada condemns the passing of Bill 218 today, which repeals the right of Ontario municipalities to use ranked ballots in local elections. When combined with at-large elections or multi-member wards (already used by 68% of...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog, Ontario, Uncategorised
Fair Vote Canada’s Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice on Bill 218—Supporting Ontario’s Recovery and Municipal Elections Act, 2020 Fair Vote Canada is opposed to legislation that would turn back the clock to restrict Ontario municipalities’ electoral...
by Fair Vote Canada | Oct 21, 2020 | FVC News, Ontario, Uncategorised
Fair Vote Canada condemns the cynical move by the Ford government to repeal legislation which permitted municipalities the freedom to improve their voting systems. “What was true in 2018 when the enabling legislation was adopted is true today” says Réal Lavergne,...
by Fair Vote Canada | Jul 23, 2020 | Ontario, Uncategorised
Today Doug Ford rammed through two wildly unpopular bills: Bill 195 and Bill 197. In June, 2017, Ford’s PCs were elected to a majority government. They received only 41% of the popular vote. The voting system gave them 61% of the seats and 100% of the power. The...