Proportional Representation
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
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
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
‘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
Last chance to vote in B.C.’s proportional representation referendum
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Voters who have their ballot collecting dust can still vote in person until 4:30 p.m. Friday. Continue reading
Turnout for PR referendum in B.C. continues to rise
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Two days before the deadline to have the mail-in referendum package on proportional representation returned to Elections BC, voter turnout has hit 40 per cent. Continue reading
Didn’t get a PR referendum ballot? Friday is your last chance
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Voters have until midnight on Friday to request a voting package if they haven’t received one. Continue reading