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Fair Vote Canada is a national citizens' movement for #ProportionalRepresentation . Sign the Declaration and get involved at

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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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What is proportional representation and how could it work in Canada? See our latest explainer video here!
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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So, can we start talking about Proportional Representation now?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Now would be a good time for @JustinTrudeau to end First Past the Post like he promised.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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1/ Was there really no consensus on electoral reform? Let's bust this myth once and for all with facts. ๐Ÿงต
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Are we sore losers or do we just think Canada should use a proportional system like 85+ countries already use and has been the recommendation every time this issue has been studied at provincial & federal levels?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Broken promises have consequences.
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@CanadianPolling
Polling Canada
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Updated @338Canada Federal Model: CPC: 218 (+99) LPC: 67 (-93) BQ: 38 (+6) NDP: 18 (-7) GPC: 2 (-) - June 30, 2024 - (Seat Changes With 2021 Federal Election) Check out the model here:
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If two parties can tie in voteshare but one of them still wins 4x the seats then something is very wrong with your electoral system.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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On the 13th aniversary of his death, let's not forget the time Jack Layton made the clear case for proportional representation during the 2011 Federal Election debate. Truly an inspiring leader.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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On the subject of political polarization, let's not forget we use an electoral system that locks in entire regions as being represented by one party. If we want to reduce polarization, we need Proportional Representation.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Instead of parties merging, just implement Proportional Representation.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Proportional representation means extremists can't win a majority with 35-40% of the vote.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The @TorontoStar has endorsed Proportional Representation! With one of the country's largest newspapers behind us the tide is undeniably turning. How long before politicians start to listen?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Don't forget this one.
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@David_Moscrop
David Moscrop
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Being โ€œtiredโ€ of the Liberals is a bad reason not to vote for them. Some reasons I would cite: - abusive temporary foreign worker program and immigration failures - weak and complicit on the slaughter in Gaza - anti worker policies: binding arbitration/fed return of office
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Canada is having its fourth snap election in 15 years. In the same timespan, New Zealand has had none. Maybe First Past the Post isn't as stable as some seem to claim it is?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Ever noticed how all the countries that use first-past-the-post have grassroots campaigns to switch to proportional representation but none of the countries that use proportional representation have grassroots campaigns to switch to first-past-the-post?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Get angry at First Past the Post.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Instead of forcing ourselves into a two-party system, just implement Proportional Representation.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you want to increase voter turnout, start with Proportional Representation.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Canadaโ€™s new HoC makes the country look far more divided than it really is & no party can be satisfied. Our skewed voting system has, incredibly, given LPC 34 more seats than the CPC despite the CPC getting 1.5% more votes than the LPC. Read more here:
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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40% of the votes should equal 40% of the seats.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you're going to vote strategically this election, consider strategically voting for a party that supports electoral reform. Then you'll never need to vote strategically again!
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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When New Zealand was ditching First Past the Post, one of the biggest opponents of Proportional Representation was the chairman of the country's largest telecommunications company. Just some food for thought for those whose internet is down right now.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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It's never too late to keep a promise.
@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
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As Prime Minister, Iโ€™ll make sure the 2015 election will be the last under first-past-the-post system http://t.co/KvaNbizLH5 #upfordebate
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Just going to leave this graphic on voter turnout rates here...
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you win 35% of the vote you should only get 35% of the seats.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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We don't care which party it is, winning over 200 seats with just 40% of the vote is a democratic travesty. We need proportional representation now!
@CanadianPolling
Polling Canada
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This week's Nanos poll modelled: CPC: 213 (+94) LPC: 52 (-108) NDP: 46 (+21) BQ: 29 (-3) GPC: 3 (+1) (Seat change with 2021 election) (Model by @kylejhutton )
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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When 60% of voters choose another party, you should not be able to win a majority.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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BREAKING: "Todayโ€™s vote at the Liberal Partyโ€™s conventionโ€•with the backing of so many Liberal MPsโ€•sends a clear message to the party leadership that itโ€™s time to reignite the conversation about ditching our unfair first-past-the-post electoral system."
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you're mad at Rogers today, just remember lobbying to maintain their Oligopoly would be a lot harder in an electoral system where parties can't win all the power with 40% of the vote.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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It's never too late to keep a promise to end First Past the Post.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Being constantly asked to vote strategically is a good sign you don't live in a healthy democracy.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Left/right swings will happen in any electoral system and Proportional Representation is no exception. We're just saying you shouldn't be able to form a majority govt with only 35-40% of the vote.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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To those mourning the resignation of @jacindaardern , just remember we can have more leaders like her here too if we finally implement proportional representation.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Business as usual under FPTP in Ontario. 40% of the vote yields 61% of the seats, and unbridled power for four years. With 58% turnout, that choice was made by 23% of voters. Media coverage treating it like a game. Sigh... #onpoli #cdnpoli #ontariovotes #pr4bc
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you wonder why people get cynical towards politicians, remember this is the same person who just voted against an electoral reform citizens' assembly.
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@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
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As Prime Minister, Iโ€™ll make sure the 2015 election will be the last under first-past-the-post system http://t.co/KvaNbizLH5 #upfordebate
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Everytime electoral reform has been studied in this country, the recommendation has always been for switching to a proportional system. It's time we listened.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The @TheEconomist annual Democracy Index is out. Nine out of the top ten strongest democracies use proportional representation. Canada ranked 12th.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Photo taken recently in London, Ontario. Wouldn't we rather have a system where everyone is fairly represented, and parties have to work together? #ProportionalRepresentation
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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We're not partisan. We're just saying you shouldn't be able to win a majority with 35-40% of the vote.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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New Zealand gave women the right to vote in 1893 and it took Canada 25 years to do the same. New Zealand ditched First Past the Post 26 years ago so the timing seems perfect for us to follow once again.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Justin Trudeau losing his seat due to first-past-the-post would be the final tragic conclusion to his broken electoral reform promise.
@CanadianPolling
Polling Canada
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Another poll, another funny Montreal result, including orange Papineau Full map will be up for Twitter subscribers later
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Anyone calling for mandatory voting before proportional representation needs to rethink their priorities. We need an electoral system where people vote because they want to, not because they're forced to.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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2022: "We've used First Past the Post since 1867 and I don't see the need to change." 1910s: "We've only allowed men to vote since 1867 and I don't see the need to change."
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Proportional representation doesn't favour the left or the right. It favours Canadians.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Electoral reform has been studied to death in this country and each time the recommendation has been for a proportional system. Any politician who refuses to accept this fact just doesn't want to lose the ability to win majorities with 35-40% of the vote.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The electoral system is failing Canadians. These election results prove it. #Elxn44 #cdnpoli 1/
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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1873: Why use a secret ballot? The current system has served us well. 1917: Why let women vote? The current system has served us well. 1947: Why let Asians vote? The current system has served us well. 2018: Why use Proportional Representation? The current system... #PR4BC #bcpoli
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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A groundbreaking resolution is going to the Liberal Partyโ€™s national convention for a vote this spring: @JustinTrudeau and @liberal_party MPs will be voting on whether to back a National Citizensโ€™ Assembly on Electoral Reform!
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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When will you end first past the post like you promised?
@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
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If youโ€™ve got a question for me, nowโ€™s the time to ask it. Send it in by replying to this post โ€“ and then stay tuned!
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Remember when 2015 was going to be the last election under First Past the Post?
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Just remember, Proportional Representation only needs to be implemented somewhere in Canada once. Then the dominoes will start to fall.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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We need a proportional system where you can't override the constitution when 60% of voters vote against you.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Just imagine how much more fondly @JustinTrudeau 's legacy would be remembered if he actually followed through with this and ended our archaic voting system.
@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
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As Prime Minister, Iโ€™ll make sure the 2015 election will be the last under first-past-the-post system http://t.co/KvaNbizLH5 #upfordebate
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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When @JustinTrudeau turned his back on his campaign promise & on the evidence he stated: "It was my choice to make." FPTP is an archaic system & it's failing us! #ProportionalRepresentation means parties must work together to create policies that have broad support. #elxn43
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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It's us, hi. We know many people in Canada would like to see you keep your electoral reform promise. So, don't make it another cruel summer. We hope you'll end first-past-the-post soon.
@JustinTrudeau
Justin Trudeau
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@taylorswift13 Itโ€™s me, hi. I know places in Canada would love to have you. So, donโ€™t make it another cruel summer. We hope to see you soon.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Here's a good promise to start with.
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@lesliechurch
Leslie Church
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This morning I issued the following statement on the results of the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection. Once again, thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters, and everyone reaching out today.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The only thing holding us back from Proportional Representation is political self-interest.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The key to getting us to stop talking about Proportional Representation is to just implement it.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If we don't want extremists to get a platform then we should end the system where they can win majorities with 35-40% of the vote.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If @JustinTrudeau really wants to prevent the erosion of democracy then how about revisiting this?
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@ColinDMello
Colin D'Mello | Global News
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NEW: PM Trudeau says BellMediaโ€™s decision to lay off journalists is a โ€œgarbage decisionโ€ one that is โ€œeroding our very democracy.โ€ #onpoli
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If a party is worried what will happen if 40% of the votes equals 40% of the seats then it sounds like they're just scared of democracy.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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It's time for our politicians to get on the right side of history and implement proportional representation.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The largest economic bill since WW2 passed the HoC yesterday. B/c we have a minority govt that is becoming genuinely willing to really collaborate with the other parties, the bill was better - and more improvements to CERB are coming. This makes a difference in Canadians' lives.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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What if we used a proportional system that incentivized politicians to work together to solve issues instead of against each other?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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And your party's broken electoral reform promise is about to deliver another Conservative majority at the next election. At least Jack Layton called for an end to this cycle of Liberal/Conservative false majority governments through proportional representation.
@KenHardie
Ken Hardie
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Hmmmm....just as Jack Layton delivered Canada to Stephen Harper's Conservatives....?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Is it too much to ask that majority govts actually have the support of the majority of the people?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Not ending first-past-the-post.
@MadelnCanada
Made In Canada
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Eight years ago today, Justin Trudeau became the Prime Minister of Canada! Name one thing heโ€™s done that youโ€™ll always remember him for๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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2019 should've been our first Federal election using Proportional Representation.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Proportional representation doesn't mean bad politicians won't get elected. It means they won't be able to win 100% of the power with just 35-40% of the vote.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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With just 40% of the vote, Doug Ford can do whatever he wants, thanks to First Past the Post. If we used Proportional Representation, no single political party could ram through an ideological agenda. It's time to protect our democracy. #cdnpoli #onpoli #PR4BC #bcpoli #peipoli
@acoyne
Andrew Coyne ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
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The Ford government is exactly the kind of government the Charter was supposed to restrain. Handing it the notwithstanding clause is like handing a drunk a loaded gun.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Everyone who called for strategic voting must now divert that energy into getting us Proportional Representation.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you promised electoral reform, broke that promise, and now another party is on track to win a majority with 38% of the vote, you have no one to blame but yourself.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Imagine telling voters you're going to end First Past the Post and then just not doing that.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The idea Canadians can't understand Proportional Representation falls apart pretty quickly when you consider people in 85+ countries understand it perfectly fine.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Majority governments without a majority of the vote should not be a thing.
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Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
1 year
Lest we forget.
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@RichardCityNews
Richard Southern
1 year
One year ago today Ontarians went to the polls and Premier Ford and the conservatives were re-elected.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Polling consistently shows a majority of voters from all parties support proportional representation. When will the politicians they elected finally listen?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
The real winner tonight was First Past the Post.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The Ontario election results were a gross misrepresentation of what voters said with their ballots ... ๐Ÿ˜งโ˜น๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ข ... again. #ProportionalRepresentation
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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The best electoral system is one that incentivizes parties to work together instead of tearing each other down every chance they can get.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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If you still need a reason to support Proportional Representation just look at the people who are telling you not to.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Instead of politicians winning 100% of the power with 37% of the vote, let's use proportional representation instead.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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So our two largest newspapers have now openly called for electoral reform in separate editorials. When will our politicians finally listen?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Just imagine how much better things would be like today if this had happened.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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This criticism rings very hollow when @JustinTrudeau promised to make this issue a thing if the past.
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@Chasingharmony1
Petrichor โค๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆโค ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›
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Big thanks to the 10.9% who voted NDP and the 2.9% who voted Green on securing a Con win! CPC greatly appreciates you!
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
8 months
Sadly, we didn't get the result we wanted. But, we're still immensely proud of the effort our volunteers put in across the country in convincing MPs to vote yes. And we'd also like to thank the over 100 MPs from all parties who decided to put democracy and Canadians first.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
It's really disappointing that 2015 wasn't the last election under First Past the Post.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
CUPE & OPSEU school workers are on strike today in ON. Doug Ford has used the notwithstanding clause to override Charter rights to bargain. This is what can happen when a single party with the support of < 18% of the electorate is handed all the power under first-past-the-post.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
@JustinTrudeau When are you going to keep your promise and end first past the post?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
If you want politicians to make better decisions, start with fixing the electoral system we use to elect them.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
If a party is scared of 40% of the votes equaling 40% of the seats then they're just scared of being accountable.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
What we're seeing this weekend from our elected MPs should be the final nail in the coffin for the "First Past the Post keeps out extremists" myth. If you actually want to keep out extremists, end the system that can give them all the power with 35% of the vote.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Everything would be a lot better right now if we used Proportional Representation.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
If you're a teacher in Ontario, just remember 60% did not vote for the current government. That's why we need proportional representation.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Just implement Proportional Representation, then you can join whichever party you want without fear of vote-splitting.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 months
No wonder young people think the system is rigged when promises like this are so cynically broken.
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@CanadianPolling
Polling Canada
3 months
Among 18-39 Year Olds: "Previous generations are rigging the system for their benefit and making it harder for my generations" Agree: 54% Disagree: 30% Leger / June 3, 2024 / n=938 / Online
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
Instead of demanding parties merge, demand proportional representation. Reducing the choices Canadians have to vote for is not the answer.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
23 days
It's been all downhill since here.
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@cathmckenna
Catherine McKenna
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The state of Canadian politics is just so demoralizing.
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
2 years
How many countries that use proportional representation have ongoing campaigns to change back to first past the post?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
3 years
Since we're on track for another minority government anyway, why not just adopt proportional representation so they're stable enough to last longer than 2 years at a time?
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@FairVoteCanada
Fair Vote Canada ๐Ÿ—ณ ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
4 years
Not a coincidence! โ€œWhen you look at the numbers, New Zealanders have essentially been satisfied with their government since 1999." ... Which happens to be 3 years after their first election with #ProportionalRepresentation . #ElectoralReform #ca4er
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