See you at the Winspear Center at 11 tomorrow! We're supporting the day of action.

Join @fairvote.ca volunteers in #Edmonton on Friday May 29, 11:15 AM, at the Day of Protest organized by the #AlbertaFederationofLabour. We will join the event at 11:15 at #CentennialPlaza, where you can get a sign if you like and join the @fairvoteyeg.bsky.social#edmonton#albertafederationoflabour#centennialplazaoup! […]

Hope to meet lots of folks at the day of protest. Our democratic system lets fringe groups have an oversized impact. afl.org/press-releas...

There should be a separatist party, people deserve representation. Many Albertans hold moderate conservative views, but their only option was the big-tent conservative party. In winner-takes-all systems like ours, centrist parties are too easily influenced by activists and money.

An erosion of trust in democracy shows the need for democratic renewal. open.substack.com/pub/prairies...

Albertans are practical people. We trust fairness. We value accountability. And we know that polarization won’t fix itself. If we want a healthier, more cooperative politics—one that reflects who we really are—it’s time to rebuild the foundation of our democracy. #alberta

Opinion: Avi Lewis has at least one idea Albertans should consider calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

when an MP crosses the floor, it raises a fair question: whose seat is it really? We like to think it belongs to the voters. But in practice, it belongs to the politician. In a minority government, that’s undue influence, a major flaw in our First Past the Post system.

A huge thank you to Shane Getson for presenting our petition to the legislature. We hope the UCP as whole will join us in our desire for an independent citizen's assembly to strengthen and modernize our democracy.

Congratulations to Avi Lewis on being elected federal NDP leader! He consistently said proportional representation would be his one demand in a minority government. #Alberta needs an update to its democracy as well.

As @acoyne.bsky.social writes in The Globe and Mail, minority governments often deliver more legitimate, negotiated outcomes. So why do we keep producing false majority governments with less than 40% of the vote? Proportional representation would make cooperation the norm.

If we had a better electoral system, #Alberta would be better represented and we'd have better policy overall. fairvoteedmonton.com/2026/02/08/h...

Happy Family Day, #Alberta!

How Federal PR Can Strengthen Local Representation in Alberta In Alberta, local representation matters deeply. Communities expect their elected representatives to understand regional priorities—whether urban growth, rural infrastructure, energy development, agriculture, or municipal services.…

Proportional representation is a principle which says if a party gets 40% of the vote they get about 40% of the seats. Almost every voter would help elect an MP who shares their values. With proportional representation, almost every vote would count. Voters would be fairly represented.

Way to sum things up well, Anita: "In a democracy, a party with a minority of voter support shouldn’t be able to wield 100 per cent of the power." albertaviews.ca/adopt-propor...

We use the same election system both federally and provincially. 2015 demonstrated its flawed nature. #alberta, If we want representation, this is part of what needs to change.

2015 clearly illustrates the flaw in our election system. #alberta, If we want better politics, this is what needs to change.

The politics in U.S.A. and Alberta surprising you? It's a natural outcome of our voting system. Help us change it. fairvoteedmonton.com/action-items/

Alberta’s Separatist Feelings: Alienation, Not Disloyalty Alberta’s periodic flirtation with separatism is often dismissed as anger, extremism, or political theatre. That dismissal is a mistake.… http://fairvoteedmonton.com/2026/01/03/albertas-separatist-feelings-alienation-not-disloyalty/

For #Alberta , PR offers a way to ensure that diverse local voices are heard in Ottawa, without weakening the province’s strong tradition of local representation. To see how: watch this short explainer video: youtu.be/_S0Pjhh2A9g?...

Way to go, B.C.! #Alberta, it's time we did this too. Check our action-items page to learn more.

Friends of Fair Vote Edmonton are raising money for the Edmonton Food Bank. Consider donating supporting them or stopping by their event: www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/foo...

Democracy education is fundamental to a healthy democracy. Well done, Ireland. www.rte.ie/news/2024/11...

Sorry, #CBC but you missed a big one on this: youtu.be/Uq26B_ErFrI?... Our electoral system exaggerates regional differences.

Members of our executive plan on attending this upcoming conversation: canwetalk.net

Graham presented to folks at the University of Alberta his homespun STV demonstration. We couldn't be prouder. #uofa

Hey Edmonton and area friends! Are you tired of government that creates one-sided policy (cough cough *refusing to negotiate class sizes)? Come on down to Dewey's and see an alternative in action. #abpoli

In our municipal elections today, we could only choose ONE person. What if we could choose several? Or rank them? #abpoli

To get consistently cooperative politics requires an electoral system that ensures that the percent of the votes cast for a party is reflected in the percentage of the seats that party receives. The great majority of democracies use some form of proportional representation.

As Alberta teachers vote on whether to accept or reject the latest offer, we would like to Albertans as a whole to know that modernized democratic systems produce more widely accepted and more predictable public policy. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

We had a good meeting last week to talk about STV and to refine our demonstration event. Silly me, I forgot to take pictures! Enjoy this video instead: youtu.be/l8XOZJkozfI?...

We want to invite you to a workshop that Fair Vote Edmonton is hosting—we’d love to have you there to lend your energy and input. We’d love to have you. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"We can’t keep papering over the cracks with slogans and half-measures. If we want to prevent deeper alienation and real fractures in Confederation, we must build a democracy that reflects who Canadians actually are." -David Blaine, Calgary Herald calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Alberta, let's change our election rules. If the NHL can update rules to make play more competitive, why not us? grahamlettner.substack.com/p/change-the...

Enjoying the sunset on the Red Deer River.

Edmonton has a history of advancing social causes. Let's be leaders in provincial electoral reform too. montopedia.wixsite.com/montopedia/p...

We're going to be at WEM (Level 2, Phase 1) on August 3rd. Feel free to pop by as we inform folks about our push for a citizen's assembly on electoral reform.

Well done, the Longest Ballot, for raising awareness for the need for electoral reform. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Wondering how to talk to people about signing our petition? We’ve got your back! Here’s an information sheet to guide your conversations as you collect signatures. fairvoteedmonton.com/2025/06/24/i...

There's more choice at a Stampede food truck then in our democracy. See the comments to learn why.

Alberta had proportional democracy, find out how we lost it: fairvoteedmonton.com/2025/06/17/a...

Alberta farmers are right again. www.nfu.ca/address-west...

Alberta! Join us in signing the petition to change the way we elect MLAs. We shouldn't have to vote against a party. We should be able to vote for folks whose values match our own, and have our vote count. fairvoteedmonton.com/action-items/

"a dysfunctional parliament, MPs whose party loyalty is valued more than their constituents’ concerns, and elections that reward regional interests at the expense of national unity." A valuable 33 minute podcast that shows the issues we face and solutions: munkdebates.com/podcasts/mun...

Hey, #Alberta, let's get some proper representation going.

Wasted votes, indeed. Just another reason why we need electoral reform. www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...

338canada.com is projecting a party with 42% support is going to get 100% of the power. Are you okay with that, #Alberta?