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Ontario keeps getting governments that most voters did not choose.

When a party can turn forty percent support into almost total control, the real issue is the system itself.

Proportional representation would give every voter equal power and end fake majorities.
A Scooby Doo unmasking meme. In the first panel Fred pulls a mask off a person whose head shows Doug Ford. The text says Let’s see who the real culprit is. In the second panel the unmasked figure is a generic cartoon villain tied up with the text 65 percent of the seats with only 40 percent of the vote. Fred holds the removed mask and the caption at the bottom reads First past the post.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Big night in Kings Hants. If you care about the future of our democracy, this is the event to be at.

Jo Ann Roberts, author of Storm the Ballot Box, joins a powerful lineup to dig into how proportional representation can level the playing field.

Wolfville, Nov 27. All welcome!
Green poster with a yellow border and large white diagonal text reading Democracy at Risk. Event details in yellow text say Thursday November 27, Lion’s Club Wolfville, 36 Elm Avenue, 7 PM Free Admission. A QR code is on the lower left. Small yellow text lists speakers including Anthony Edmonds, Jo Ann Roberts, and Henry Hoeksma for a panel on democracy and voting reform.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Rural Liberal voters and urban Conservative voters keep getting shut out even when they show up in huge numbers.

A system that rewards geography instead of voters is not a real democracy.

Proportional representation would finally make every vote count.
A two panel meme from the animated show Invincible. In the first panel, the character Mark looks frustrated. Text above him reads Rural Liberals and Urban Conservatives, and text below him says So, when do we get representation. In the second panel his father Nolan points confidently at him. Text above reads First past the post and text below says That is the neat part, you do not.
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Politicians with 30%-40% of the vote should not control 100% of your healthcare decisions.

First past the post rewards parties that ignore most voters.

Proportional representation means governments that actually serve the majority.
Graphic asking, “Should politicians who win majorities with a minority of the vote control your healthcare?” It states that first past the post gives near dictatorial power to parties with 30–40% support, and concludes that proportional representation means real accountability and better care for everyone, with an image of a hand holding a syringe surrounded by colorful medical icons.
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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How many more years of Doug Ford must we endure until we all agree on proportional representation?
A bar chart in front of a close-up photo of a man in a suit. The chart compares vote percentage and seat percentage for one party in three Ontario provincial elections. In 2018, the party received about 41 percent of the vote and about 61 percent of the seats. In 2022, it received about 41 percent of the vote and about 67 percent of the seats. In 2025, it is projected to receive about 43 percent of the vote and about 65 percent of the seats. A highlighted caption reads: “With proportional representation, no party could hold majority power without earning majority support.” A banner at the bottom says learn more at fairvote.ca.
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Politicians love to warn that the other side has a radical agenda. Yet, they don't seem too concerned that first past the post means they can win a majority with less than 40% of the vote.

Fear alone will not fix democracy. Proportional representation will.
A four-panel meme from Star Wars Episode II showing Padmé and Anakin in a meadow. Anakin says the opposition has been taken over by extremists. Padmé smiles and asks if he will pass proportional representation so they cannot win a majority with only 40 percent of the vote, then looks concerned when he does not answer.
November 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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When 630,000 Albertans vote Liberal and only get two seats, Ottawa has little incentive to listen.

A system that locks millions out of power divides the country.

Proportional representation would give every voter across Canada a real voice in shaping national decisions.
A red graphic with white text explaining that over 630,000 Albertans voted Liberal in the last election but only won two seats. It notes that this leaves Alberta underrepresented in national decisions like the federal budget and pipelines. The image concludes that proportional representation would ensure every voter in Alberta and across Canada has a voice in Parliament, with a link to fairvote.ca.
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Canada’s system traps us in large big-tent parties, forcing endless infighting and floor crossings.

Proportional representation would let Canadians of every kind win seats for what they believe in instead of fighting for control of one tent.
Graphic with headline reading “Big tent parties lead to big tent infighting and instability.” Text explains that Canada’s electoral system forces the entire right into one party, creating divisions and instability, and that proportional representation would let Red Tories, progressive conservatives, libertarians, and social conservatives all win fair representation without being trapped under one banner. Includes a CBC headline about MP Chris d’Entremont leaving the Conservatives because of Poilievre’s leadership style.
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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When one MP crosses the floor and an entire province loses all opposition voices, it shows just how broken our voting system is.

Proportional representation would ensure no party can sweep every seat without sweeping the vote.
Graphic on a red background with bold white text explaining that every seat in Nova Scotia is now held by a Liberal MP even though more than 240,000 people voted for other parties. The image calls for proportional representation so every vote counts fairly.
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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A government most voters rejected just handed millions to venues now licensed as “adult entertainment clubs.”

That is what happens when one party wins unchecked power with 40% of the vote.

If you want accountability, it is time for proportional representation.
A blue graphic asking if politicians rejected by 60 percent of Ontarians should win majorities and direct taxpayer money to “adult entertainment clubs” that host party fundraisers. It links the scandal to first past the post and calls for proportional representation.
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Nearly half a million Torontonians voted Conservative but only one MP was elected.

First past the post keeps their voices shut out.

If Pierre Poilievre truly wants to give Urban Conservatives a voice across Canada, it’s time to back proportional representation so every vote counts.
Graphic with blue background and text explaining that nearly half a million Torontonians voted Conservative but only one MP was elected. It highlights that first past the post shuts out urban Conservatives and calls for proportional representation so every vote counts.
November 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Reform UK could win a majority government with only 30 percent of the vote.

That is how distorted UK democracy has become under first past the post. Canada should take note.

Proportional representation means real majority rule. It is time to demand change
Bar chart comparing vote percentage and seat percentage projections in the UK election. Reform UK’s seat share towers over its vote share, showing how first past the post gives majority power from only 30 percent of votes. Text calls for proportional representation and democratic reform.
October 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Doug Ford’s donors give millions. Doug Ford’s friends get millions. All while his party wins “majorities” with only 40% of the vote.

When power is handed to a minority, accountability disappears.

It is time for proportional representation in Ontario.
A blue background graphic reads: “Don’t agree with this? Well too bad. Doug Ford’s PCs have been elected to three majority governments even though almost 60% of voters chose another party. When one party can rule with only 40% support, corruption thrives.” Below is a tweet from Colin D’Mello describing executives and owners of organizations that received Ford government funding and then donated money back to the PC Party, followed by the caption: “With proportional representation, no party can win a majority unless they actually earn one. That means accountability and collaboration instead of corruption rubber stamped by a phony majority.”
October 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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The turmoil on BC’s right shows how first past the post traps different voices in one party just to stay competitive.

Proportional representation would let every part of the political spectrum stand on its own and be represented fairly.
Blue graphic with white text reading: “Big-tent parties lead to big-tent infighting. That’s the reality of first-past-the-post, which forces the entire BC right into one party for maximum electoral advantage.” Below is an Angus Reid Institute headline: “Rustad's rocky road: Half of BC Conservative Party's 2024 voters say they want him to go.” The bottom text reads: “With proportional representation, the right in BC wouldn’t have to crowd under a single tent to avoid vote-splitting. Different parts of the right-wing spectrum could stand on their own and be represented fairly.”
October 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Want to get up to speed on the basics of proportional representation?

Join us for a webinar on Sunday November 2 at 7 PM Eastern.

Special guest: Dennis Pilon, Professor at York University and a Canadian electoral reform expert.

REGISTER HERE:

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October 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Ontario’s electoral map is outdated, but the problem goes deeper. First past the post turns riding boundaries into political weapons.

Proportional representation would make every vote count equally and give Ontario fair results that reflect how people actually voted.
Graphic explaining that Ontario’s outdated or biased electoral map is not the main problem. It says first past the post makes riding boundaries political, while proportional representation ensures every vote in Ontario counts equally and produces fairer results.
October 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Two powerful letters in the Toronto Star make it clear.

Canada’s real nation building project is not pipelines but a healthy democracy.

Proportional representation would strengthen our country now and for generations to come.
October 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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NDP leadership candidate Tony McQuail is speaking up for proportional representation. Every leadership candidate should.

Canadians deserve a voting system where every vote counts and Parliament reflects us. Proportional representation matters to getting real results.
A group of six people, including NDP leadership candidate Tony McQuail, stand smiling with Parliament Hill visible through the windows behind them. The accompanying text highlights McQuail’s support for proportional representation and the need for a voting system where every vote counts and Parliament reflects Canadians.
October 25, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Parties keep talking about early elections because our voting system rewards them for gambling.

When you can win all the power with just 30% to 40% of the vote, why wait?

Proportional representation would end these power plays and make cooperation the norm.
Infographic with red background titled “Why is there talk of an early election only a few months after the last one?” It shows three steps: false majorities create opportunity, parties gamble when polls look good, and proportional representation removes the incentive to call early elections.
October 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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As Canadians unite behind the Blue Jays tonight, imagine if our elections worked the same way, where every team and every voter truly had a fair shot.

Proportional representation means every voice counts, no matter where you live.
Red graphic with text explaining that over 630,000 Canadians voted Liberal in Alberta during the 2025 federal election but only two seats were won. The message highlights how proportional representation would ensure every voter gets the voice they voted for, no matter where they live. Blue graphic with text explaining that over 442,000 Canadians voted Conservative in Toronto during the 2025 federal election but only one seat was won. The message emphasizes that proportional representation would make every vote count equally across Canada.
October 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Doug Ford wants to bring back Ontario’s ticket scalping cap, the same rule his government scrapped.

It’s a perfect example of policy lurch under first-past-the-post, where each minority-backed government reverses the last.

Proportional representation builds stability.

#onpoli
Graphic explaining policy lurch under first-past-the-post. It shows how governments elected with 30–40 percent of the vote repeatedly undo each other’s policies. Includes a screenshot of a Colin D’Mello tweet about Doug Ford considering reinstating an anti-scalping law his government previously removed.
October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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A quarter of Ontario PC voters say they’re only voting Ford’s party because they don’t see a better option.

That’s what first-past-the-post does — it traps every voice on the right under one leader.

Proportional representation means real choice, not one-party control.

#onpoli
Blue background graphic with text reading “25% of Ontario PC voters only support the party because they don’t see any better alternatives.” It explains that first past the post forces the right-wing spectrum into one big-tent party under Doug Ford, stifling diversity of thought and accountability. Below is a bar chart from Abacus Data showing reasons PC voters support the party: 41% think Ford has done a good job, 29% usually vote PC, 25% don’t think other parties would do better, 3% like their local MPP, and 2% cite another reason. The bottom text reads “Proportional representation would give the right genuine choice without fear of splitting the vote. Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Doug Ford’s government keeps getting caught up in scandal after scandal.

Yet, first past the post keeps rewarding him with majority power on a minority of votes.

With proportional representation, no party could get away with that kind of unearned control.

#onpoli #cdnpoli
Bar chart comparing Doug Ford’s Ontario PC vote share and seat share from 2018 to 2025. The PCs won around 41–43% of the vote but gained 61–67% of the seats in each election. Text reads: “How Doug Ford keeps getting away with it thanks to first past the post. With proportional representation, no party could hold majority power without earning majority support.”
October 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The right doesn’t have to stay trapped in one big-tent party that keeps tearing itself apart.

With proportional representation, conservatives could organize into multiple parties that reflect real differences and still work together in government.

#bcpoli
Blue background graphic with white text explaining that the right in British Columbia should question whether an electoral system that forces them into one large unstable big-tent party is working when it only creates constant infighting. Below is a tweet from journalist Rob Shaw reporting that John Rustad refused to resign after losing his fifth MLA and accused another member of not supporting caucus positions. The graphic concludes that proportional representation would let the right be represented by multiple parties without vote splitting, allowing more room for different voices without infighting, and includes the line “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
October 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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It’s been ten years since this promise.

Canadians are still waiting for a voting system where every vote truly counts.

It’s time to finish what was started in 2015 and deliver proportional representation.

#cdnpoli
A beige graphic with red text quoting Justin Trudeau from 2015: “We need to know that when we cast a ballot, it counts... the 2015 election will be the last federal election using first past the post.” The quote is centered with a red quotation mark above and “Justin Trudeau, 2015” below. The Fair Vote Canada website appears at the bottom.
October 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM