Tell the NDP to prioritize proportional representation
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In the weeks ahead, Prime Minister Mark Carney may reach out to the NDP to discuss their priorities in this minority Parliament.It's imperative that the NDP tell Mark Carney that progress on proportional representation is a top priority over the next four years. The 2025 election with first-past-the-post moved Canada even closer to a divisive, two-party system. With first-past-the-post, or any winner-take-all system, we risk following the US down the path of deeply polarized politics, where our Parliament is reduced to two warring camps who see each other as an existential threat.  A strong majority of Canadians back the principle of proportional representation, that the seats in Parliament should closely reflect the popular vote. The strongest democracies in the world use proportional representation.No matter where you live in Canada, you should be able to help elect an MP who shares your values. With proportional representation, results will reflect the true diversity of political opinion in every region of the country.Prime Minister Mark Carney said on the campaign trail that while dealing with the economic crisis is the first priority, he is open-minded to electoral reform. PR happens by multi-party agreement: when two or more parties are willing to negotiate and compromise. A non-partisan, independent Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform is a great first step to provide feedback to Parliament about how to make Canada's electoral system more proportional. If want the NDP to prioritize proportional representation, they need to hear from us now! Please send a message now to NDP MPs, Principal Secretary to the Leader Anne McGrath, and the National Director Lucy Watson.
  • bradbeattie@lemmy.ca
    6·
    28 days ago

    Honestly, I’d argue it’s about both.

    Imagine being a staunch supporter of party X that gets involved in a scandal. 90% of the MPs defend the scandal, while 90% of the party X voters oppose it. With proportional representation the party could split and voters could support party X2 and actually have a voice.

    As it stands, voters get fucked with a “keep supporting us or you’re letting your enemy win”. I think the above applies to Liberals, Conservatives, whomever.

    • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
      11·
      28 days ago

      Do you have any evidence of this, or is it just an opinion? I tried to find anything regarding their stance on PR and came up blank, which may not be a good sign.

      Realistically, an informal coalition between the NDP and the Bloc could give them both immense power. If neither support the Liberals, then they will have to rely on the Conservatives, which seems unlikely. If they have a few key goals in common that the Liberals don’t strongly oppose, they could very well push those through. I’d love for PR to be one of those, but as I said before, I can’t find a stance for the Bloc.

      • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca
        21·
        27 days ago

        I imagine

        Because the Bloc greatly benefits from over representing a small population

        • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
          2·
          27 days ago

          There is a 1% variance between the popular vote and the seats they hold this election. I just checked for previous elections, and it is certainly disproportionate in all the previous ones, and not in their favor a couple times to the point of losing official party status.

          I’d still be happier if someone asked the question and they answered it, rather than just assuming. They do tend towards the more socially progressive stance.