What is This Group is About?
De Quoi Parle ce Groupe?
The unofficial non-partisan Lemmy movement to bring proportional representation to all levels of government in Canada.
🗳️Voters deserve more choice and accountability from all politicians.
Le mouvement non officiel et non partisan de Lemmy visant à introduire la représentation proportionnelle à tous les niveaux de gouvernement au Canada.
🗳️Les électeurs méritent davantage de choix et de responsabilité de la part de tous les politiciens.
Simple things you can do, to grow the proportional representation movement—so we never have to vote for the lesser of the evils, have a two party system, "split the vote", or strategic vote
How Canada Keeps the Conservatives Shut Out of Power
Harmeet Nanner: Justin Trudeau feared proportional representation, but the countries using his preferred electoral systems are where fears have become reality
If the BC Liberals returned, first-past-the-post puts the BC NDP or BC Conservatives close to a majority with 34% support, while the Liberals win just one seat with 15%.
We speak of shared values, but most of Europe uses proportional representation while Canada still grants majority power with 30% to 40% of the vote.
Alberta's problems are exacerbated by first-past-the-post
When politicians win majorities without a majority of the vote, they can change rules to suit themselves and limit transparency.
Denmark's election shows that proportional representation works
Avi Lewis’s pledge to make proportional representation the NDP’s one demand says he is serious about PR
Avi Lewis's pledge to make proportional representation the NDP's one demand says he is serious about PR
If our system rewards broad support, politicians must listen to more people.
Whether it's disallowance or the notwithstanding clause, first-past-the-post puts “nuclear options” in the hands of politicians who don't represent large parts of the country.
The 2026 World Happiness Report is out, and the pattern is clear. Countries with proportional representation rank at the top.
In the UK, a party can come close to a majority with just 25% of the vote.
What would it take for NDP support in a Liberal minority?
Far right One Nation is surging in Australia and closing in on majority territory.
BCNDP Opposes Proportional Representation in Practice
BC NDP-Green deal is over, but support for action on electoral reform is stronger than ever
Rob, Raw: The Leveller Interview with NDP Leadership Candidate Rob Ashton
Ask your mla to support a citizen's assembly on electoral reform
