"Unfortunately we couldn’t come to an agreement on the best system to replace first past the post
As is always the case when this topic is raised.
There are passionate proponents for each of the various types of proportional systems, all having their valid arguments, but it always seems to end up in a stalemate.
The citizens assembly decided on the single transferable vote there’s no need for more debate in this case. No electoral system is perfect. First-past-the-post must end now!
To be clear, I was taking shots at the mealie-mouthed excuses the Liberals used not to move forward with electoral reform.
The fact that proponents of reform have their own preferred systems doesn’t change the fact that vast majority of us will be happy with pretty much anything that gets away from first-past-the-post. The Liberals manufactured a “stalemate” where there was none, because they wanted an excuse to do nothing and say it wasn’t their fault.
You’re missing my point. What I’m saying is that even those of us who would prefer an alternative system to PR (I’d opt for Single Transferable Vote if I was the only person being consulted) will still gladly accept other options, such as Prop Rep, if it means getting away from FPTP.
As is always the case when this topic is raised.
There are passionate proponents for each of the various types of proportional systems, all having their valid arguments, but it always seems to end up in a stalemate.
The citizens assembly decided on the single transferable vote there’s no need for more debate in this case. No electoral system is perfect. First-past-the-post must end now!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens'_Assembly_on_Electoral_Reform_(British_Columbia)
To be clear, I was taking shots at the mealie-mouthed excuses the Liberals used not to move forward with electoral reform.
The fact that proponents of reform have their own preferred systems doesn’t change the fact that vast majority of us will be happy with pretty much anything that gets away from first-past-the-post. The Liberals manufactured a “stalemate” where there was none, because they wanted an excuse to do nothing and say it wasn’t their fault.
Canadians want proportional representation not “anything”
76% of Canadians support pr
You’re missing my point. What I’m saying is that even those of us who would prefer an alternative system to PR (I’d opt for Single Transferable Vote if I was the only person being consulted) will still gladly accept other options, such as Prop Rep, if it means getting away from FPTP.