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#electoralreform

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It’s absurd that a handful of swing ridings in one region (the 905) might once again decide the entire election outcome for a country as vast and diverse as Canada.

This is the rot of first past the post in action.

Proportional representation would ensure every region—and every voter—matters equally.

Read more:
ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/the

A man casts his vote for the federal election in a polling station on Toronto's Ward Island  on Monday, May 2, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Youn
CTVNews · The 905 could determine whether Canadians see a majority or minority government. Here is why.The 905 has long been a battleground for Liberal and Conservative politicians and during the upcoming federal election, all eyes will be on the seat-rich region.

Canadian democracy is broken. So me and 80+ other fine champions of electoral reform are filing en masse to prove the point.

I spoke yesterday with Alan Neal on CBC’s All in a Day about why I’m one of the Longest Ballot Committee's motley crew in Carleton.

Hint: it’s not just to break Elections Canada...

🎧 cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-

Foreign governments are actively meddling in Canadian elections

It’s time we fight back with real structural change, not just rhetoric

Check out my new article explaining how proportional representation can protect our democracy

👉 Read now: open.substack.com/pub/blakeamh

open.substack.comForeign Interference and Electoral ReformWhy Canada needs proportional representation to protect democracy

Ranked choice voting levels the playing field for women, candidates of color, and people new to the political game. Candidates don't have to worry about "spoiling the election" and voters don't have to worry about "strategic voting." With RCV, everyone gets a fair chance in our elections and voters can vote their true preferences.

📢 #PETITION: Establish a National Commission on #ElectoralReform 📢

✅ Be independent and non-partisan – free from political interference and committed to the public good.
✅ Involve experts and everyday people – combining academic research with real-world experience.
✅ Study what works best globally – learning from successful voting systems worldwide.
✅ Ensure the government responds – producing a clear action plan for reform.

actionstorm.org/petitions/ncer
#PoliticsUK