Electoral Renewal Canada
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📊 Discussing elections in Canada
🗳️ Advocating for Proportional Representation
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🗳️ Advocating for Proportional Representation
📷 @ElectoralRenewalCA on Instagram
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Have your say on Electoral Reform in BC!
Written submissions are now open for BC's Special Committee. Submit before July 25, 2025.
More info here:
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
#bcpoli #electoralreform
Written submissions are now open for BC's Special Committee. Submit before July 25, 2025.
More info here:
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
#bcpoli #electoralreform
June 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Have your say on Electoral Reform in BC!
Written submissions are now open for BC's Special Committee. Submit before July 25, 2025.
More info here:
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
#bcpoli #electoralreform
Written submissions are now open for BC's Special Committee. Submit before July 25, 2025.
More info here:
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
#bcpoli #electoralreform
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🚨 LAST CHANCE: Speak up for proportional representation in BC!
The Special Committee on Electoral Reform is holding public hearings and registration closes tomorrow, May 29.
Make your voice heard and register here!
#bcpoli consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
The Special Committee on Electoral Reform is holding public hearings and registration closes tomorrow, May 29.
Make your voice heard and register here!
#bcpoli consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
LABC Consultation Portal
Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's Consultation Portal. Participate in public consultations, submit feedback, and share your views on key legislative matters.
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca
May 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
🚨 LAST CHANCE: Speak up for proportional representation in BC!
The Special Committee on Electoral Reform is holding public hearings and registration closes tomorrow, May 29.
Make your voice heard and register here!
#bcpoli consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
The Special Committee on Electoral Reform is holding public hearings and registration closes tomorrow, May 29.
Make your voice heard and register here!
#bcpoli consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
The Ford Government is a perfect case study in the failings of one-party governments.
The greenbelt scandal also comes to mind.
A one-party government will always try to get away with whatever it can against the will of the voters, and it leads to inconsistent policy and lots of wasted time.
The greenbelt scandal also comes to mind.
A one-party government will always try to get away with whatever it can against the will of the voters, and it leads to inconsistent policy and lots of wasted time.
Bill 5 is an undemocratic disaster that threatens Indigenous rights and environmental protections, pushed through by a government most voters didn’t choose.
Ontario deserves a better democracy.
It’s time for proportional representation.
#onpoli
Ontario deserves a better democracy.
It’s time for proportional representation.
#onpoli
May 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Ford Government is a perfect case study in the failings of one-party governments.
The greenbelt scandal also comes to mind.
A one-party government will always try to get away with whatever it can against the will of the voters, and it leads to inconsistent policy and lots of wasted time.
The greenbelt scandal also comes to mind.
A one-party government will always try to get away with whatever it can against the will of the voters, and it leads to inconsistent policy and lots of wasted time.
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Let’s call this what it is: punishing downtown ridings with bike lanes because they don’t vote PC, trying to win over suburban swing voters instead.
With proportional representation, every vote counts. Even downtown votes matter.
It’s time to demand change.
#onpoli
With proportional representation, every vote counts. Even downtown votes matter.
It’s time to demand change.
#onpoli
May 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Let’s call this what it is: punishing downtown ridings with bike lanes because they don’t vote PC, trying to win over suburban swing voters instead.
With proportional representation, every vote counts. Even downtown votes matter.
It’s time to demand change.
#onpoli
With proportional representation, every vote counts. Even downtown votes matter.
It’s time to demand change.
#onpoli
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No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps nationalnewswatch.com/2025/05/14/n...
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional…
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May 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps nationalnewswatch.com/2025/05/14/n...
Here are the crosstabs from yesterday's poll from Research Co.
But don't just take one poll for granted, over the last two decades, there have been many polls conducted on proportional representation in Canada. Most show overwhelming support for its implementation.
See here: www.fairvote.ca/polls/
But don't just take one poll for granted, over the last two decades, there have been many polls conducted on proportional representation in Canada. Most show overwhelming support for its implementation.
See here: www.fairvote.ca/polls/
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Here are the crosstabs from yesterday's poll from Research Co.
But don't just take one poll for granted, over the last two decades, there have been many polls conducted on proportional representation in Canada. Most show overwhelming support for its implementation.
See here: www.fairvote.ca/polls/
But don't just take one poll for granted, over the last two decades, there have been many polls conducted on proportional representation in Canada. Most show overwhelming support for its implementation.
See here: www.fairvote.ca/polls/
Time and time again, Canadians have made themselves clear.
Between public consultation at the 2016 ERRE committee, and poll-after-poll, Canadians want proportional representation.
It's time for our elected officials to take some accountability and follow through with electoral reform.
Between public consultation at the 2016 ERRE committee, and poll-after-poll, Canadians want proportional representation.
It's time for our elected officials to take some accountability and follow through with electoral reform.
Net-Agreement With:
Require Candidates To Attend One Public Debate: +50%
Implementing Proportional Representation: +41%
Mandatory Federal Voting: +32%
Declare Election Day A Public Holiday: +30%
Research Co / Apr 29, 2025 / n=1201 / Online
Require Candidates To Attend One Public Debate: +50%
Implementing Proportional Representation: +41%
Mandatory Federal Voting: +32%
Declare Election Day A Public Holiday: +30%
Research Co / Apr 29, 2025 / n=1201 / Online
May 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Time and time again, Canadians have made themselves clear.
Between public consultation at the 2016 ERRE committee, and poll-after-poll, Canadians want proportional representation.
It's time for our elected officials to take some accountability and follow through with electoral reform.
Between public consultation at the 2016 ERRE committee, and poll-after-poll, Canadians want proportional representation.
It's time for our elected officials to take some accountability and follow through with electoral reform.
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Imagine being able to rank candidates and having multiple MPs elected for your region. That's STV, one form of proportional representation where party standings reflect voter preferences.
Does your local MP really matter? Ask the voters
Under First-Past-the-Post democracy, we put a lot of stake in our local representative. However, Canadian voters tend to focus more on the party that they support than the candidates themselves.
open.substack.com/pub/electora...
Under First-Past-the-Post democracy, we put a lot of stake in our local representative. However, Canadian voters tend to focus more on the party that they support than the candidates themselves.
open.substack.com/pub/electora...
Does your local MP really matter? Ask the voters
Many Canadians seriously overestimate the impact that a candidate's competency or background has on the results of an election.
open.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Imagine being able to rank candidates and having multiple MPs elected for your region. That's STV, one form of proportional representation where party standings reflect voter preferences.
Does your local MP really matter? Ask the voters
Under First-Past-the-Post democracy, we put a lot of stake in our local representative. However, Canadian voters tend to focus more on the party that they support than the candidates themselves.
open.substack.com/pub/electora...
Under First-Past-the-Post democracy, we put a lot of stake in our local representative. However, Canadian voters tend to focus more on the party that they support than the candidates themselves.
open.substack.com/pub/electora...
Does your local MP really matter? Ask the voters
Many Canadians seriously overestimate the impact that a candidate's competency or background has on the results of an election.
open.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Does your local MP really matter? Ask the voters
Under First-Past-the-Post democracy, we put a lot of stake in our local representative. However, Canadian voters tend to focus more on the party that they support than the candidates themselves.
open.substack.com/pub/electora...
Under First-Past-the-Post democracy, we put a lot of stake in our local representative. However, Canadian voters tend to focus more on the party that they support than the candidates themselves.
open.substack.com/pub/electora...
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"A voting system that effectively bins 3/5ths of all votes cast is leading to alienation & distrust, as stated in the party programme before the 2024 election.. The government must set up a National Commission to design a better electoral system for a better democracy"
🌹 @sandyofipswich.bsky.social
🌹 @sandyofipswich.bsky.social
'FPTP: Bad for Tories, bad for Labour, bad for democracy' - LabourList
Reform are now benefiting from first-past-the-post. Our government must reverse that change before it gifts Farage additional wins at the mayoral contests next May.
labourlist.org
May 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"A voting system that effectively bins 3/5ths of all votes cast is leading to alienation & distrust, as stated in the party programme before the 2024 election.. The government must set up a National Commission to design a better electoral system for a better democracy"
🌹 @sandyofipswich.bsky.social
🌹 @sandyofipswich.bsky.social
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Once more, I make the case for electoral reform, now more than ever.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Canada’s democracy had a decent day. But it can do better to reflect all Canadians in this moment of crisis
In a democracy – and especially in a crisis – citizens need to feel represented. With our election delivering a deeply divided result, let’s ask: should we elect for proportional representation?
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Once more, I make the case for electoral reform, now more than ever.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
The last time that anyone but a Conservative, Reform or PC MP was elected in rural Alberta was *1968*.
In 2025, nearly 20% of Albertans outside of Calgary and Edmonton voted Liberal.
"Safe seats" created by First-Past-the-Post deny Canadians their right to fair representation.
In 2025, nearly 20% of Albertans outside of Calgary and Edmonton voted Liberal.
"Safe seats" created by First-Past-the-Post deny Canadians their right to fair representation.
Seeing several press gallery journalists confirm that Conservative MP Damien Kurek is resigning so Pierre Poilievre can run in Battle River—Crowfoot.
To say that’s a safe seat is an understatement, lmao
To say that’s a safe seat is an understatement, lmao
May 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The last time that anyone but a Conservative, Reform or PC MP was elected in rural Alberta was *1968*.
In 2025, nearly 20% of Albertans outside of Calgary and Edmonton voted Liberal.
"Safe seats" created by First-Past-the-Post deny Canadians their right to fair representation.
In 2025, nearly 20% of Albertans outside of Calgary and Edmonton voted Liberal.
"Safe seats" created by First-Past-the-Post deny Canadians their right to fair representation.
One of the election night narratives was that expected Liberal gains in Alberta did not materialize.
While the Liberals stayed at 2 MPs, their vote share massively increased.
In 2021, Liberals received 300k votes in Alberta (15%).
This time, they got 630k (28%). They doubled it.
While the Liberals stayed at 2 MPs, their vote share massively increased.
In 2021, Liberals received 300k votes in Alberta (15%).
This time, they got 630k (28%). They doubled it.
May 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
One of the election night narratives was that expected Liberal gains in Alberta did not materialize.
While the Liberals stayed at 2 MPs, their vote share massively increased.
In 2021, Liberals received 300k votes in Alberta (15%).
This time, they got 630k (28%). They doubled it.
While the Liberals stayed at 2 MPs, their vote share massively increased.
In 2021, Liberals received 300k votes in Alberta (15%).
This time, they got 630k (28%). They doubled it.
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One of Mark Carney's first priorities should be depolarizing our politics and protecting us from foreign-funded disinformation and other deliberate attempts at division.
The best way to do that? Electoral reform. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/30/o...
The best way to do that? Electoral reform. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/30/o...
Mark Carney needs to depolarize our politics
Under a more proportional system, both parties would be incentivized to compete more aggressively in all parts of the country — and rewarded for efforts aimed at building bridges rather than burning t...
www.nationalobserver.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
One of Mark Carney's first priorities should be depolarizing our politics and protecting us from foreign-funded disinformation and other deliberate attempts at division.
The best way to do that? Electoral reform. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/30/o...
The best way to do that? Electoral reform. #cdnpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/30/o...
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The @ndp.ca hold the balance of power.
@mark-carney.bsky.social says he's open to electoral reform.
And a citizens' assembly on electoral reform has been official @liberalca.bsky.social policy since their 2023 convention.
What are we waiting for? Let’s end first-past-the-post now!
#Election2025
@mark-carney.bsky.social says he's open to electoral reform.
And a citizens' assembly on electoral reform has been official @liberalca.bsky.social policy since their 2023 convention.
What are we waiting for? Let’s end first-past-the-post now!
#Election2025
April 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The @ndp.ca hold the balance of power.
@mark-carney.bsky.social says he's open to electoral reform.
And a citizens' assembly on electoral reform has been official @liberalca.bsky.social policy since their 2023 convention.
What are we waiting for? Let’s end first-past-the-post now!
#Election2025
@mark-carney.bsky.social says he's open to electoral reform.
And a citizens' assembly on electoral reform has been official @liberalca.bsky.social policy since their 2023 convention.
What are we waiting for? Let’s end first-past-the-post now!
#Election2025
Only just started going through the numbers in this election, but to me it seems like "strategic voting" was purely beneficial towards the Liberals.
No matter who the pre-election "favourite" in a riding was, there were big swings to the Liberals. In some cases, this handed wins to Conservatives.
No matter who the pre-election "favourite" in a riding was, there were big swings to the Liberals. In some cases, this handed wins to Conservatives.
April 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Only just started going through the numbers in this election, but to me it seems like "strategic voting" was purely beneficial towards the Liberals.
No matter who the pre-election "favourite" in a riding was, there were big swings to the Liberals. In some cases, this handed wins to Conservatives.
No matter who the pre-election "favourite" in a riding was, there were big swings to the Liberals. In some cases, this handed wins to Conservatives.
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1/18 “This is what a two-party system looks like.”
— Chantal Hebert, CBC Election Night 2025
First-past-the-post is failing voters. It fuels division, strategic voting, and regional shutouts—while pushing Canada closer to U.S.-style hyperpolarization.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
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— Chantal Hebert, CBC Election Night 2025
First-past-the-post is failing voters. It fuels division, strategic voting, and regional shutouts—while pushing Canada closer to U.S.-style hyperpolarization.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
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April 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
1/18 “This is what a two-party system looks like.”
— Chantal Hebert, CBC Election Night 2025
First-past-the-post is failing voters. It fuels division, strategic voting, and regional shutouts—while pushing Canada closer to U.S.-style hyperpolarization.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
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— Chantal Hebert, CBC Election Night 2025
First-past-the-post is failing voters. It fuels division, strategic voting, and regional shutouts—while pushing Canada closer to U.S.-style hyperpolarization.
#election2025 #cdnpoli
🧵
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The folks at @fairvote.ca and @electoralrenewalca.bsky.social have done fantastic work sharing why electoral reform is so important and the idea seems to have more support than ever.
Tomorrow, let’s all call our new MPs and tell them that this truly needs to be the last FPTP election in Canada.
Tomorrow, let’s all call our new MPs and tell them that this truly needs to be the last FPTP election in Canada.
April 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The folks at @fairvote.ca and @electoralrenewalca.bsky.social have done fantastic work sharing why electoral reform is so important and the idea seems to have more support than ever.
Tomorrow, let’s all call our new MPs and tell them that this truly needs to be the last FPTP election in Canada.
Tomorrow, let’s all call our new MPs and tell them that this truly needs to be the last FPTP election in Canada.
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Yes, please. If the Liberal party made a concrete promise on electoral reform, they would have my vote. Not the JT we-will-look-into-it promise, but a real one. Not just any electoral reform but a system based on proportional representation. No more strategic voting would be necessary.
Mark Carney said today that, while electoral reform is not a priority, he believes the Prime Minister should be neutral as avenues for reform are explored.
We agree, which is why we believe that the Liberal Party should endorse a National Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform.
We agree, which is why we believe that the Liberal Party should endorse a National Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform.
April 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Yes, please. If the Liberal party made a concrete promise on electoral reform, they would have my vote. Not the JT we-will-look-into-it promise, but a real one. Not just any electoral reform but a system based on proportional representation. No more strategic voting would be necessary.
"People don’t know how much they want electoral reform
“Wasted vote” is a phrase that is heard by every volunteer, even in close races ... If we want more people voting, let us build a system that doesn’t punish new candidates and hand a win to the minority of votes (proportional representation)."
“Wasted vote” is a phrase that is heard by every volunteer, even in close races ... If we want more people voting, let us build a system that doesn’t punish new candidates and hand a win to the minority of votes (proportional representation)."
Craig Pickthorne has been volunteering for elections since 2007 and he made four important observations about local democracy along the way. Check 'em out: @policyalternatives.ca www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
View of democracy from its smallest cog - CCPA
Since 2007, I’ve been a volunteer on seven election campaigns at the federal, provincial, and municipal level. I have done most tasks that a small progressive urban campaign would need and I’d like to...
www.policyalternatives.ca
April 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"People don’t know how much they want electoral reform
“Wasted vote” is a phrase that is heard by every volunteer, even in close races ... If we want more people voting, let us build a system that doesn’t punish new candidates and hand a win to the minority of votes (proportional representation)."
“Wasted vote” is a phrase that is heard by every volunteer, even in close races ... If we want more people voting, let us build a system that doesn’t punish new candidates and hand a win to the minority of votes (proportional representation)."
Mark Carney said today that, while electoral reform is not a priority, he believes the Prime Minister should be neutral as avenues for reform are explored.
We agree, which is why we believe that the Liberal Party should endorse a National Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform.
We agree, which is why we believe that the Liberal Party should endorse a National Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform.
April 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Mark Carney said today that, while electoral reform is not a priority, he believes the Prime Minister should be neutral as avenues for reform are explored.
We agree, which is why we believe that the Liberal Party should endorse a National Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform.
We agree, which is why we believe that the Liberal Party should endorse a National Citizen's Assembly on Electoral Reform.
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Liberal partisans: We can’t have proportional representation—it might give extremists a platform.
Also Liberal partisans: You must vote Liberal or the CPC—who they say are extremists—could win a majority with just 40% of the vote.
Hard to miss the irony.
#cdnpoli
Also Liberal partisans: You must vote Liberal or the CPC—who they say are extremists—could win a majority with just 40% of the vote.
Hard to miss the irony.
#cdnpoli
April 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Liberal partisans: We can’t have proportional representation—it might give extremists a platform.
Also Liberal partisans: You must vote Liberal or the CPC—who they say are extremists—could win a majority with just 40% of the vote.
Hard to miss the irony.
#cdnpoli
Also Liberal partisans: You must vote Liberal or the CPC—who they say are extremists—could win a majority with just 40% of the vote.
Hard to miss the irony.
#cdnpoli
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This article is a simple introduction to why Canada needs electoral reform, and why it is more relevant than ever.
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Why Canada's election system is bad, and why it matters
A straightforward introduction to electoral reform in Canada.
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November 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM
This article is a simple introduction to why Canada needs electoral reform, and why it is more relevant than ever.
Subscribe to my substack for more analysis!
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Nobody needs to defend Trudeau's handling of electoral reform- he's not running for office.
The report was unambiguous:
- The government should design a proportional election system.
- The overwhelming share of pro-reform testimony favoured proportional representation.
The report was unambiguous:
- The government should design a proportional election system.
- The overwhelming share of pro-reform testimony favoured proportional representation.
April 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Nobody needs to defend Trudeau's handling of electoral reform- he's not running for office.
The report was unambiguous:
- The government should design a proportional election system.
- The overwhelming share of pro-reform testimony favoured proportional representation.
The report was unambiguous:
- The government should design a proportional election system.
- The overwhelming share of pro-reform testimony favoured proportional representation.
Over the last couple years, we have seen the emergence of "Strategic Voting" tools, such as @smartvoting.ca and VoteWell.
These are tools to guide voters to the best "strategic" vote to defeat a conservative in their district.
Let's talk about what this means for our democracy.
These are tools to guide voters to the best "strategic" vote to defeat a conservative in their district.
Let's talk about what this means for our democracy.
April 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Over the last couple years, we have seen the emergence of "Strategic Voting" tools, such as @smartvoting.ca and VoteWell.
These are tools to guide voters to the best "strategic" vote to defeat a conservative in their district.
Let's talk about what this means for our democracy.
These are tools to guide voters to the best "strategic" vote to defeat a conservative in their district.
Let's talk about what this means for our democracy.