Freedom Convoy shows we need direct democracy in Canada
MARK MILKE: Referendums create an important incentive: Citizens think more deeply about policy and laws because their vote has impact (FREE)
Tag: Electoral reform
Quebec’s health-care privatization a lesson for the whole nation
But much still hinges on the outcome of the ongoing court case in B.C. (FREE)
Electoral reform in B.C. won’t enable the far right
No electoral system has a monopoly on either preventing or fostering far right parties (FREE)
Electoral reform actually enhances local representation
In all three models being considered in the B.C. referendum, every MLA will be accountable to either a local riding or region
The compelling arguments against electoral reform in B.C.
KUNIN: Former NDP Premiers Glen Clark and Ujjal Dosanjh may be against electoral reform, but retired lawyer Ian MacLeod expresses his opposition best ($$)
Proportional representation a perfect example of loser take all
KUNIN: Replacing the existing system with proportional representation will result in a government of chaos
Proportional representation breeds unstable governments
B.C.’s electoral reform referendum could lead to more shaky coalitions and less effective government (FREE)
How much does your vote really count?
Ontario’s recent election results signal Canada’s wider democratic dilemma (FREE)
Fairness should be at the heart of electoral reform
CHIDIAC: Every argument in favour of our current flawed system is either easily rebutted or simply untrue ($)
B.C. democratic reform neither simple nor straightforward
Referendum may grant more power to B.C. politicians and bureaucrats, at democracy’s expense
B.C. moves to embrace the essence of good government
CHIDIAC: As our country has evolved, dialogue is encouraged in education and the media, but is stymied in our highest law-making institutions ($)
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