Electoral systems shape how power is exercised. When governments need broad support to govern, conflict is more likely to be handled through negotiation and compromise instead of repression. Proportional representation changes the incentives.

First past the post is nothing but a short term autocracy. Created by a minority of votes. On the other hand, proportional representation creates democracies, where people count, their vote count. One person and their regime or power to the people, the choice is clear.

The studies show that first past the post creates polarization, if left unchecked it leads to pernicious polarization. That leads to what's happening down south. PR stops pernicious polarization in its tracks. Why? Because then we MUST work together for the common good. The alternative is Trump!

Paid leave did not happen by accident. Countries with proportional representation are more likely to pass worker friendly policies because governments must earn broad support, not just win a few swing ridings. Systems shape outcomes.

Glad to see @rob-for-ndp-leader.bsky.social speaking clearly about what voters already know. When Parliament does not reflect how people vote, democracy suffers. Proportional representation is the fix.

Look at what changes under proportional representation. Votes count in every region, regional monopolies lose their grip, and governing requires real majority support. That is a healthier democracy than winner take all politics.

If your riding is labeled safe, your vote gets ignored. That is true for many rural communities today. Proportional representation forces parties to compete for support in every region because no vote is wasted.

PM Carney knows Europe. He knows that many countries use a different voting system. He must see the difference. Let him know we do too. Let's be the squeaky wheel.

Democracy works best when outcomes reflect how people actually voted. Proportional representation does that and encourages cooperation instead of winner take all politics. British Columbia has a real opportunity to move forward if leaders choose to act.

The studies show that first-past-the-post radicalizes political parties, then the radicalization leads to polarization of society. Radical polarization leads to a pernicious society. A pernicious society can lead to civil war, look down south. This could happen to Canada. Implementing PR is vital

Full piece here: ricochet.media/politics/you...

Refreshing to see electoral reform treated as the democratic emergency it is. Proportional representation is not abstract theory. It is how we stop minority rule and make every vote count.

Low turnout and rising cynicism are symptoms of a system that wastes votes. Proportional representation gives people a reason to show up, because outcomes finally match how we vote. A Citizens’ Assembly is how British Columbia can rebuild trust and move forward.

When a party can govern alone without majority support, closing ranks becomes easier than opening doors. Electoral systems that reflect how people actually vote raise the political cost of secrecy. Proportional representation does that.

Ontario didn’t lose an Eglinton subway because plans were bad. It lost it because first-past-the-post lets parties with minority support win total power and reverse major projects overnight. Proportional representation makes long term planning possible.

Geography should not decide whose vote matters. First-past-the-post rewards concentration, not support. Proportional representation means political diversity is represented everywhere, including cities and regions written off as safe.

Once upon a time, 37% was enough to win everything. So the promise of proportional representation was tossed aside. Then the same system delivered the opposite result: zero seats and a resignation. The lesson is simple. Stop gambling. Choose proportional representation.

The studies have been done. The results are in. First past the post creates polarization, which, looking South, eventually it becomes pernicious polarization. The studies have proven that pernicious polarization can easily lead to civil war. It's no joke. We vitally need PR.

The next NDP leader may determine whether proportional representation finally happens. Some candidates are clear and vocal. Others are not. Our comparison chart shows what each candidate has actually said so you can make their own choice.

See the full comparison and read what each NDP leadership candidate has said about proportional representation here: www.fairvote.ca/ndp-leadersh...

What makes Europe so great is their social systems, educational systems, an economy that works for everyone. And what makes all of this possible? Coalition governments who share power and make decisions that benefit everyone. Plus they're rule based, you're safe in Europe. PR works wonders.

See what all NDP Leadership candidates are saying about proportional representation: www.fairvote.ca/ndp-leadersh...

I listened to the entire interview, it's well worth the listen. Rachel also understands the reason why we need PR. Very nice to hear it from Avi!!

This is a massive reason why we have to get rid of first past the post. Liberal/NDP implement dental care, pharma care, child care, if the Cons had won the last election, all gone, cancelled.

Glad to see proportional representation treated as a core leadership issue. Thanks to @votetanille.bsky.social for putting real electoral reform front and centre in the @ndp.ca race. Every vote counting should be non negotiable.

A major democratic decision is coming in British Columbia. A Citizens’ Assembly lets everyday people, not politicians, shape how votes translate into seats. Join the phonebank and help make proportional representation the choice people understand and support. (Link in reply)

Avi is onboard with PR. Totally. Here it is, " we'll have ONE demand: proportional representation!!! That's airtight!

Full column by Chris Selley on why proportional representation deserves serious consideration: nationalpost.com/opinion/sell...

Proportional representation is not a leap into the unknown. It is a proven system used around the world, and more Canadians are recognizing that we can make it work too.

Some coverage of the @fairvote.ca forum on electoral reform last week. BC Greens MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social was one of the panelists. #bcpoli

Almost all of Europe uses a proportional voting system, where coalitions show strength and rationality. The US uses first past the post, where, if they win enough seats, one party, one person rules all. And when extreme polarization occurs, created by first past the post, this is the result.

I know a few Germans from Berlin and they love their voting system. Simple and easy. That's MMP. Proportional. And MMP will keep any far right wing party from taking total control, like what's happening right now in the US. Very good security!!

BC’s own Electoral Reform Committee recommended a Citizens’ Assembly. That is a serious democratic process that deserves action, not delay. If you want a voting system where results actually reflect voters, now is the moment to speak up.

1/2 HELP NEEDED!!! Can you join Fair Vote Canada volunteers at the Avi Lewis town hall on Tuesday January 6 at 6:30 PM in Victoria at the United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan) at 932 Balmoral Road? Join Team Leader Connie just inside the main entrance of United Commons. Please attend

2/2 Above post continued: The Fair Vote Canada group will meet just inside the main entrance of United Commons, in the lobby area. Team leader Connie will be there by 6:30 PM, If you can help Fair Vote Canada at the Avi Lewis town hall, please visit fvc.ca and sign up now to let us know!

Homelessness persists when policy resets every election. Proportional representation supports durable coalitions and long term investment. That stability is what makes real housing solutions possible.

If first-past-the-post really blocked extremism, politicians would not keep warning that parties are being captured from within. You cannot defend the system and blame the outcomes at the same time. Proportional representation aligns power with votes.

First-past-the-post rewards rigid party discipline. Proportional representation does the opposite. It gives MPs and voters real alternatives, which forces parties to listen instead of taking support for granted.

When elections are competitive everywhere, not just in a handful of swing ridings, people stay engaged. Proportional representation gives voters a reason to believe their participation matters.

When a government knows it cannot be easily voted out, accountability erodes. First-past-the-post turns minority support into unchecked power. Proportional representation changes the incentives and strengthens democratic oversight.

New Zealand shows what happens when electoral reform is built to last. Ontario shows what happens when it is not. Proportional representation locks democratic reforms in. First-past-the-post lets governments erase them overnight.

In 1996, the party with fewer votes formed government. In 2001, 58% of the vote produced 98% of the seats. British Columbia has lived with first-past-the-post distortion for decades. Proportional representation means seats match votes. Nothing more. Nothing less.

A Liberal in rural Alberta or a Conservative in downtown Toronto can vote for decades without ever electing a candidate they support. A system that locks regions to one party is not democracy. Proportional representation ensures every vote counts, no matter where you live.

Annoyed at horse trading in Ottawa? Puzzled how could 1-2 MPs transform a govt from shaky to monarch like absolute? You should thank our outdated First Past The Post electoral system where all votes are NOT equal, fringe is amplified and hyper partisanship is rewarded with power. We deserve better.

We can't allow this opportunity to go to waste. Support the Committee's work by setting up or joining in your NDP MLA's meeting and help them decide to do the right thing. We need a Citizens' Assembly on electoral reform. We need proportional representation!!

Bill S-222 would let 16 and 17 year olds vote. Young people already work, pay taxes, and live with the consequences of political decisions. They deserve a voice. Send a message of support to the Senator from your province or territory!

Most stable electoral system in reality. FPTP's only legacy are wide policy lurches, a dysfunctional governance which can't find its way forward, supersizing power of fringe elements and rewarding super partisanship. We deserve better. ProRep is the solution all OECD nations follow

Did you notice all the smiles on Liberal MP's faces? This is why they wouldn't want to change systems. FPTP delivers majority power, which suits them just fine. Proportional representation delivers coalition governments, power to the people, not short term dictatorships.

Learn more about the new recommendation here: www.fairvote.ca/26/11/2025/b...

When BC held a Citizens’ Assembly, its proposal earned more support than most governments ever do. It only failed because politicians set the bar arbitrarily high. Now a new Assembly has been recommended. Time to give people a fair path to real proportional representation.