Proportional Representation

• New poll shows majority of Quebecers support reform of voting system

  A new poll suggests 53 per cent of Quebecers support electoral reform, after François Legault won an overwhelming number of seats in the last election .

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2022
  
• Support for electoral reform in Canada jumps after federal election: poll

  Nearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they support electoral reform.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2019
  
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• Manitoba Greens call for proportional representation

  Manitoba's Green Party wants to do away with first-past-the-post voting, instead replacing it with proportional representation. 

  Politics

  Aug 31, 2019
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• Canadians keep rejecting electoral reform. Maybe we should take heed.

  Rob Breakenridge wonders how many more electoral reform setbacks we need to show that Canadians don't want to change the way we elect governments.

  Commentary

  Apr 27, 2019
• P.E.I. voted against electoral reform. Here’s where the movement for change will go next

  The push towards electoral reform may not be dead in the water just yet, despite another referendum rebuff by Prince Edward Island voters on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2019
• Proportional representation backers outspent opponents by nearly $500K in failed B.C. referendum

  Spending by the official Yes side, along with other supporters, far surpassed that of opponents. More than 60 per cent of B.C. voters rejected the change.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2019
• All eyes turn to tiny P.E.I. as electoral reform put to voters

  Information sessions are now being held across P.E.I. to educate the public on the pros and cons of switching from the current first-past-the-post system to a mixed member proportional voting system.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2019
• ‘Electoral reform is finished’: referendum defeat dooms reformers’ hopes for foreseeable future

  After three failed referendums, it appears B.C. has little appetite to change the way it elects politicians.

  Politics

  Dec 21, 2018
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• British Columbians reject proportional representation, vote to stay with first-past-the-post

  British Columbians have voted against changing the province’s electoral system. In a province-wide referendum,

  Politics

  Dec 20, 2018
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• Elections BC set to unveil results of electoral reform referendum on Thursday

  Elections B.C. will announce on Thursday the results of the electoral reform referendum. 

  Politics

  Dec 20, 2018