by Fair Vote Canada | Jan 31, 2022 | FVC News, Uncategorised
Does first–past-the-post keep out “extremists”—or empower them? Opponents of proportional representation often claim that first-past-post protects us from extremists having a voice and influence in Parliament. One look at the convoy in Ottawa—particularly its leaders...
by Fair Vote Canada | Jan 16, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorised
This is what it looks like when the government actually cares what you think. Scotland is building a democracy fit for the 21st century. And a climate action plan to meet the emergency of our time. It’s all thanks to the power of proportional representation and the...
by Fair Vote Canada | Dec 2, 2021 | FVC News, Uncategorised
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECooperation between parties in Wales for good governance and electoral reform Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru have just signed a 3-year cooperation deal which includes a commitment to electoral reform:“Working together we will: Support plans to...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 27, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorised
Fair Vote Canada congratulates Amita Kuttner on their appointment as Interim Leader of the Green Party of Canada. Amita has been a strong and consistent champion of proportional representation and a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform. In 2018, they...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 19, 2021 | FVC News, Uncategorised
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Steven Del Duca’s pledge to force through winner-take-all ranked ballots in Ontario—favoured by the Ontario Liberal Party only—may meet with more backlash than support from voters. A poll of Ontarians conducted October 29th to November 1 by Leger...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 7, 2021 | FVC News, Uncategorised
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Progress towards a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform must be part of any Liberal-NDP Deal Polls over a decade clearly show that Canadians want electoral reform, but the parties—tripping over their own self-interest—can’t agree on...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 7, 2021 | Blog, FVC News, Uncategorised
Discussion of electoral reform after the federal election often included claims that proportional representation would let “extremists” into Parliament. The “extremists” are already here. The Hill Times reports that 15-30 MPs and Senators are forming a caucus to...
by Fair Vote Canada | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
Make progress towards a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform part of any Liberal-NDP Deal Canada’s 2021 election saw 52% of voters elect no-one. The Liberals received less voter support than the Conservatives, but got more seats. The NDP earned...
by Fair Vote Canada | Oct 29, 2021 | FVC News, Uncategorised
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PEI Legislature votes YES to a motion for a Citizens’ Assembly on Proportional Representation! On October 28, the PEI Legislature voted yes to a motion by the PEI Greens (the Official Opposition) for a Citizens’ Assembly on...
by Fair Vote Canada | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Chip in for an Ontario provincial poll on support for proportional representation! In the days since Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca pledged to force winner-take-all ranked ballots on Ontario—or he’ll resign—the uproar from citizens just keeps getting...
