COMMENTARY: 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. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
Proportional representation backers outspent opponents by nearly $500K in failed B.C. referendum
By Simon Little Online Journalist
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. Continue reading
Quebec will not hold referendum on electoral reform
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Justice Minister Sonia LeBel said she will table a bill — “a bill that will have the largest consensus possible” — before Oct. 1, even though the Liberal Party is against this reform. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
B.C. politics is never dull: The top political stories of 2018.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
From ICBC to LNG to the Trans Mountain pipeline, British Columbia was full of big political stories this year. Here are the 2018 highlights. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Why the NDP should be worried about the electoral reform referendum results
It may have its flaws and there are clearly areas in need of improvement, but FPTP is here to stay. British Columbians have made that point, loud and clear. Continue reading
‘Electoral reform is finished’: referendum defeat dooms reformers’ hopes for foreseeable future
By Simon Little Online Journalist
After three failed referendums, it appears B.C. has little appetite to change the way it elects politicians. Continue reading
British Columbians reject proportional representation, vote to stay with first-past-the-post
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbians have voted against changing the province’s electoral system. In a province-wide referendum, Continue reading
Elections BC set to unveil results of electoral reform referendum on Thursday
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Elections B.C. will announce on Thursday the results of the electoral reform referendum. Continue reading