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Ontario should cover ranked ballot costs after forcing city to scrap it: London deputy mayor'If they're going to force us to switch, as they have done, I think it's only fair that they they cover the costs.'PoliticsNov 17, 2020
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Support for electoral reform in Canada jumps after federal election: pollNearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they support electoral reform.PoliticsNov 22, 2019
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Monday’s weird election result is no reason to abandon our electoral systemRob Breakenridge says he is not convinced proportional representation would give us a better government.CommentaryOct 26, 2019
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They might never win an election — so what keeps a fringe party alive?Some of these small parties have been around for more than 30 years and have never come close to winning an election.CanadaOct 14, 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.CommentaryApr 27, 2019
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P.E.I. voted against electoral reform. Here’s where the movement for change will go nextThe push towards electoral reform may not be dead in the water just yet, despite another referendum rebuff by Prince Edward Island voters on Tuesday.CanadaApr 24, 2019
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All eyes turn to tiny P.E.I. as electoral reform put to votersInformation 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.CanadaFeb 18, 2019
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Hamilton city councillors vote against ranked ballot in next municipal electionCity councillors, in an 8-7 vote, have decided not to have staff study and report back on the option of ranked balloting in the next municipal election.PoliticsFeb 6, 2019
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COMMENTARY: Why the NDP should be worried about the electoral reform referendum resultsIt 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.Dec 21, 2018
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‘Electoral reform is finished’: referendum defeat dooms reformers’ hopes for foreseeable futureAfter three failed referendums, it appears B.C. has little appetite to change the way it elects politicians.PoliticsDec 21, 2018
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