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The federal byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, Alberta is getting national attention. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is looking to win a new seat — after losing his Ottawa-area seat in April’s general election. Advance poll turnout topped 14,000, similar to numbers from the April vote. But what’s making headlines is a record 214 candidates on the...

The British government announced on Thursday that it plans to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections, marking a major overhaul of the country’s democratic system.

Speaking at his final campaign trail stop in Penticton, B.C. on Sunday, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh answered “yes” to a reporter asking if it is time for electoral reform in Canada. Singh said he would not apologize for being willing to work with other federal parties, noting that they “have to work together” to get...

After announcing his intention to resign as prime minister on Monday, Justin Trudeau said his “one regret” was not being able to introduce electoral reform. Trudeau said it “wouldn’t have been responsible” to do so without the support of other parties.

Protesters gathered in Montreal to oppose bill 69, which could allow private energy producers to sell to consumers. Activists told Global’s Matilda Cerone that this would raise prices and slow down the fight against climate change.

There is no shortage of candidates running for David Lametti’s former seat in an upcoming Montreal byelection. A total of 91 candidates are registered on the ballot in the LaSalle-Émard-Verdun riding. It’s an all-time national record and most of them don’t stand a chance at winning the Liberal stronghold. But as Global’s Tim Sargeant reports,...

At a news conference about the use of photo radar in Alberta on Tuesday, Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer was asked questions about whether his government plans to bring in changes to election financing rules.

Starting Thursday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will be under investigation by state legislature following the snow storm that left much of the state without power, said Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday evening. He added he has been working with the legislature on reforms to add more power to the grid and ensure...

U.S. Present Barack Obama says that election reform in needed in U.S. politics to make it easier for people to vote and stop Gerrymandering.

Conservative MPs accused the government of charging Canadians to attend Liberal rallies on Monday, and again hammered Maryam Monsef, Minister of Democratic Institutions, over proposed electoral reforms.

Sun, Jun 5: A referendum on electoral reform isn’t possible under current Canadian laws because it is not a constitutional issue, says former chief electoral officer Jean-Pierre Kingsley

Sun, May 15: Mark Holland, Parliamentary Secretary for Democratic Reform, Conservative MP Scott Reid and NDP MP Nathan Cullen join Tom Clark to discuss ending first-past-the-post and their parties’ positions on electoral reform.

While the debate got heated at times, both the Liberals and Conservatives raised interesting points when it comes to the debate around reforming Canada’s electoral system.

Minister of Democratic Institutions Maryam Monsef outlined the key issues a special all-party committee will attempt to address in its efforts to reform the electoral process.

Critics of the Liberal government’s planned electoral reform said it put the “cart before the horse,” suggesting their should be a referendum to decide whether Canadians want a change to the way they elect their politicians.

Thu, Sep 15: There are some changes coming to Quebec’s electoral map. Global’s Navneet Pall finds out what they are and how it will affect you.

Tue, Dec 13: A group of citizens demonstrated outside Canadian politician Francis Scarpaleggia’s Montreal offices to remind the federal government about its promise to reform the country’s electoral system.

Jeff McArthur and Anthony Furey look at the liberal government’s approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and their disappointment over a committee’s report on electoral reform

Thu, Feb 2: About a year-and-a-half after forming a majority government, the Trudeau Liberals are backtracking their electoral reform promise. After holding cross-country consultations on the topic, this move isn’t sitting well with some here at home. David Baxter reports.

Wed, Oct 19: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be backing away from a key campaign promise to change Canada’s voting system after consulting with Canadians. That’s just one of many consultations though, that come with a hefty price tag. Vassy Kapelos reports.