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Proportional representation and climate action

Many people are concerned about climate change in Canada. New research strengthens the link between proportional representation and better environmental performance, including lower emissions and more protection for climate policy.

 Read our 2022 report on Voting Systems and Climate Action: The Evidence (PDF) or click below:

 

 

 

 

  

Click here for FVC’s overview paper on the evidence for PR on a wider range of issues.

Climate change and proportional representation video (2019 federal campaign)

GreenPAC’s 2022 report on climate action and electoral reform

GreenPAC’s report,  “Environmental Leadership in Canada’s Parliament: Realities, Opportunities and Constraints”, has highlighted a key barrier in Canada’s fight against climate change: first-past-the-post.

Two thirds of the MPs interviewed believe that problems in Canada’s democratic system are holding back climate progress. Read more below:

GreenPAC report on climate change action and electoral reform
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