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Opinion: Canada’s democracy had a decent day. But it can do better to reflect all Canadians in this moment of crisis
Opinion: Canada’s democracy had a decent day. But it can do better to reflect all Canadians in this moment of crisis
In a democracy – and especially in a crisis – citizens need to feel represented. With our election delivering a deeply divided result, let’s ask: should we elect for proportional representation?
·theglobeandmail.com·
Opinion: Canada’s democracy had a decent day. But it can do better to reflect all Canadians in this moment of crisis
Declaration of Voters' Rights on Proportional Representation /
Declaration of Voters' Rights on Proportional Representation /
We the undersigned Canadian citizens demand the following basic democratic rights: to cast an equal and effective vote and to be represented fairly in our federal and provincial legislatures, regardless of one’s political beliefs or place of residence; to be governed by fairly elected legislatures in which the share of seats held by each political party closely reflects the popular vote; to be subject to laws legitimately approved by a majority of elected legislators representing a majority of voters.
·secure.fairvote.ca·
Declaration of Voters' Rights on Proportional Representation /
A leftist’s guide to strategic voting – Canadian Dimension
A leftist’s guide to strategic voting – Canadian Dimension
For decades, Liberals have successfully told a lie that strategic voting in Canada is simply voting Liberal. That “Anything But Conservative” pitch actually means “Always Vote Liberal.” But this is a false premise. You can defeat Poilievre and weaken Carney all while building a more progressive Canada with a left-minded strategic voting plan.
·canadiandimension.com·
A leftist’s guide to strategic voting – Canadian Dimension
The ‘strategic voting’ election and its undemocratic consequences – Canadian Dimension
The ‘strategic voting’ election and its undemocratic consequences – Canadian Dimension
The 2025 federal election demonstrates the failings our electoral institutions from a democratic perspective. But here it is important to remember they were never created or kept in place with democratic objectives in mind. Canada’s voting system is a pre-democratic hold-over and it remains in use because it serves those that benefit from it.
·canadiandimension.com·
The ‘strategic voting’ election and its undemocratic consequences – Canadian Dimension