PR Referendum

• 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.

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  Mar 11, 2019
  
• Electoral reform referendum neck and neck as deadline to get ballots back nears

  The referendum to change the electoral system in British Columbia is a tied race according to a poll released on Tuesday from Research Co.

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  Nov 20, 2018
  
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• ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns mount big push as PR referendum enters final weeks

  Ballots must be returned to Elections BC by Nov. 30 to be counted.

  Nov 18, 2018
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• ‘Could go either way’: Poll finds B.C. remains split on proportional representation referendum

  On the eve of a key debate about changing B.C.'s electoral system, a new poll finds voters remain split on the idea.

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  Nov 8, 2018
• B.C. premier opposed to closed lists in selecting MLAs under proportional systems

  B.C. premier John Horgan says he is opposed to using closed lists when selecting MLAs if British Columbia goes to a proportional voting system.

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  Nov 2, 2018
• ‘I’m not an expert’ says B.C. minister quizzed on proportional representation

  Supporters have begun door to door campaigning for proportional representation, but even they can't explain some of the models in detail.

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  Oct 28, 2018
• Concerns raised over discarded proportional representation ballots

  The warning comes as concerns are being raised, mainly through social media, about ballots being left beside apartment mailboxes and in recycling bins.

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  Oct 25, 2018
• B.C. Government to legislate a second referendum on electoral reform if new system passes

  The B.C. Government will require British Columbians to vote again if electoral system changes following this fall's referendum.

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  Oct 2, 2018
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• ICBA seeking appeal on proportional representation referendum injunction request

  The  ICBA is appealing the August 28th Supreme Court ruling denying an injunction request.

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  Sep 13, 2018
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• New Westminster city council candidate raises concerns about low voter turnout

  New Westminster council candidate Daniel Fontaine says three key factors could contribute to record low voter turnout in October's municipal elections.

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  Sep 4, 2018