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Big news in British Columbia! The all party Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended a Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform after months of hearings. 1/10
Graphic with a dark teal background. At the top, white text reads “BC all party Electoral Reform Committee.” Below it, a yellow box with black text says “recommends a.” Under that, two large yellow rectangles with bold black text read “BC Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform!” Along the bottom of the graphic is an illustrated row of raised hands of various skin tones and clothing colors.
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Important piece in @policyoptions.irpp.org where Trevor Potts from @e4dca.bsky.social argues it's time for proportional representation.

First-past-the-post weakens our democracy by disadvantaging minority voices and amplifying polarization.

It's time to demand change!
policyoptions.irpp.org Policy Options / Options politiques @policyoptions.irpp.org · Jun 3
It's time to rethink Canada's first-past-the-post system. It weakens our democracy by disadvantaging minority voices and amplifying polarization.

In this piece, Trevor Potts argues in favour of moving toward proportional representation.
📘 An important read: policyoptions.irpp.org/?p=117123
Trump threats and national unity fears provide fresh opportunity to revisit how we vote
Canada is under threat. We need electoral reform to protect ourselves against political polarization, autocracy and foreign interference.
policyoptions.irpp.org
June 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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First-past-the-post means Canadian politics is built around winning suburban GTA swing ridings.

Proportional representation means politics would be built around earning support from every voter, no matter where they live.

#cdnpoli
May 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
bobmackie.bsky.social
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
Make Canada's voting system fair and proportional!
Canadians are tired of our broken voting system. After Trudeau broke his promise of reforming our electoral system in 2015, apathy and cynicism towards our democracy has grown. If Canada is to weath...
you.leadnow.ca
May 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
bobmackie.bsky.social
Will Mark Carney do the right thing for Canada? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/28/o...
Will Mark Carney do the right thing for Canada?
Our winner-take-all voting system leaves the governing party, elected with 40 per cent support or less, free to ignore ridings in areas where they have little support ― and they usually do.
www.nationalobserver.com
April 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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This is a free trade election—but none of the parties have any serious policy when it comes to trade. By @whosestreets.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Election debates are this week—here’s what leaders should be talking about - CCPA
When the party leaders face off in the Radio-Canada building in Montreal on Wednesday for a French language debate—and then on Thursday in English—it will be the first time that they outline their pro...
www.policyalternatives.ca
April 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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stephenking.bsky.social
Is it at all surprising that a convicted felon would ignore a judge's order?
March 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Congratulations @kayabagaarielle.bsky.social on your new role as Minister of Democratic Institutions!

We urge you to make electoral reform a priority—Canada needs proportional representation for a fairer, more representative democracy.

#CdnPoli
A black-and-white newspaper clipping features a quote from Pierre Trudeau in 1980: “I would support a system of proportional representation... Rather than using the present system where you can have in the West, 20-30% of the votes and zero members. And conversely, as the Conservative Party has had in Quebec, 8-15% of the vote and zero members. And same for the NDP. I think we have to move in this direction.” The quote highlights Trudeau’s acknowledgment of the flaws in Canada’s first-past-the-post system and the need for electoral reform.
March 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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the-goose-media.bsky.social
Someone like Donald #Trump is the inevitable outcome of the US's winner-take-all electoral system. #Canada also has a winner-take-all electoral system. Now is the time to change it.

Just launched, my latest deep-dive on electoral reform, with help from @fairvote.ca

youtu.be/TdXtMGCdb9o
Why We Need Electoral Reform Now | The Goose Explains
YouTube video by The Goose
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March 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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From Fair Vote Canada in the Toronto Star:

"The consequences of an unfair and disproportional voting system aren’t a political game ― they matter to the lives of citizens in Ontario."

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
March 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Voters deserve better than "majority" governments elected with 40% of the vote.

Tell @maritstilesndp.bsky.social & @bonnieforontario.bsky.social to put proportional representation in their platforms & speak up for it on the campaign trail!

SEND A MESSAGE: fairvotecanada.good.do/proportional...
Tell Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles to champion proportional representation and a Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform!
Ontario's first-past-the-post, winner-take-all electoral system is failing voters.In the last two Ontario elections, 40% of the vote gave Ford's PCs 100% of the power. 52% of voters cast ballots that ...
fairvotecanada.good.do
February 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🚨 Ontario’s election is here—our voting system’s broken.

Thanks @ontariogreens.bsky.social leader @mikeschreiner.bsky.social for backing proportional representation on @tvotoday.bsky.social w/ @spaikin.bsky.social.

Ontarians deserve a democracy where every vote counts. Time for all parties to act!
February 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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A new Liberal leader has a chance to rebuild trust in our democracy. Will they commit to electoral reform?

68% of voters support proportional representation—let’s make it happen.

📢 Read our @hilltimes.com op-ed here: www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
A way forward for Liberal leadership candidates on electoral reform: Fair Vote Canada
www.hilltimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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1/ The Ontario election is well underway, but instead of uniting against Doug Ford, opposition parties are sniping at each other—even on issues they agree on.

Why? Because first-past-the-post forces them into a fight for survival.🧵
February 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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1/ Trump’s presidency should be a wake-up call for Canadians.

His chaotic leadership is just one symptom of a deeper problem—an outdated winner-take-all electoral system.

Let’s not assume we’re immune. 🧵
February 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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🚨New Post🚨

The United States has shown what happens when an outdated electoral system fuels division, disenfranchisement, and instability.

Canada still has a choice—will we learn from our neighbour’s mistakes, or will we continue down the same path?

Read here: www.fairvote.ca/04/02/2025/t...
A digital screenshot of an article titled "Trump’s Presidency Is a Warning. Will Canada Pay Attention?" by Fair Vote Canada, dated February 4, 2025. Below the headline is an image of Donald Trump mid-speech, wearing a dark suit and red tie, clenching his fists and speaking forcefully into a microphone, with American flags blurred in the background.
February 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: 68% of Canadians want to make every vote count! 🚨

A new poll confirms overwhelming support for proportional representation. Will the next Liberal leader listen?

📢 Make your voice heard! Tag your MP, share this post & demand action!

Read more here: www.fairvote.ca/03/02/2025/n...
A data visualization graphic titled "Which voters back proportional representation?" shows the results of a national poll conducted by EKOS Research. A large circular chart indicates that 68% of Canadians support proportional representation, while smaller charts display support levels by party: 72% of Liberal voters, 54% of Conservative voters, 83% of NDP voters, 87% of Green voters, 74% of Bloc voters, and 77% of PPC voters. The chart uses green for support, red for opposition, and gray for "don't know." The EKOS logo appears in the bottom left, and the website www.fairvote.ca/prpoll2025 is displayed at the bottom.
February 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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electoralreform.bsky.social
This Thursday, MPs will be meeting in Parliament to debate proportional representation.

In preparation, we have been actively encouraging MPs to attend and speak out supportively in this welcomed debate on fair votes.
www.electoral-reform.org.uk/heres-how-we...
Here’s how we’ve briefed MPs ahead of the Westminster debate on proportional representation
On 30th January, MPs will be meeting in Parliament to debate proportional representation – a welcomed and vital opportunity to discuss a fairer and more representative democracy for al
www.electoral-reform.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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A huge shoutout to @mikeschreiner.bsky.social for standing with Fair Vote Canada volunteers in Guelph and accepting our petition for proportional representation and a Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform!

It's time for all leaders to step up and pledge to make every vote count!
A group of around 20 people, including Fair Vote Canada volunteers and Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner, pose together in a room with wooden-paneled walls. Mike Schreiner, standing in the center, is holding a petition. Some attendees are wearing winter clothing, while others are dressed casually. A Green Party sign is visible in the background, and a woman in a mustard yellow sweater stands near the right side of the group. A table with a green and white patterned tablecloth is partially visible in the foreground.
January 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The collapse of US democracy is a direct consequence of their winner-take-all electoral system, where perverse incentives reward division, hatred and lies.

I’m partnering with @fairvote.ca to explain *our* dumb winner-take-all system and the urgent need for proportional representation in #Canada.
January 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
bobmackie.bsky.social
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Canada TURNS THE TABLES On Trump With A BRUTAL OFFER
YouTube video by Occupy Democrats
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January 11, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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giselaruckert.bsky.social
Trudeau regrets that he was unable to force through the hand-picked non-proportional version of ranked ballot that would have favoured his party. Boo hoo. He should have listened to the experts and the public and brought in PR,and we'd be in a much better place. UNFORGIVABLE.
January 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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jojofromjerz.bsky.social
Yup.
November 25, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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If you're in Nova Scotia and believe every vote should count, the Progressive Conservatives and NDP aren't the parties for you.

Big thanks to the Liberals and Greens for standing up for proportional representation!
November 14, 2024 at 7:49 PM