Participatory democracy works on many levels: ROOT ISSUESThe Barrie ExaminerOne of the solutions I strongly support is electoral reform to a proportional system, where all votes count, instead of creating a class of "losing" votes. But another reform, one which takes place between elections, is participatory democracy.
Now let's make MMP better - TempleVoxy'New Zealanders' decisive vote to keep MMP sends a strong message to the prime minister', says electoral reform campaigner Dr Philip Temple. 'Although Mr Key voted "to get rid of" MMP, a clear majority of voters have said, "No thanks, we don't want to ...and more »
Federal NDP leadership race explainerThe Vancouver ObserverElectoral reform (Dewar sits on the board of Fair Vote Canada, which campaigns for proportional representation and finance limits).
SFU professor Patrick Smith suggests electoral reform could appear on ...Straight.comJang acknowledged that he said a similar thing following his election in 2008, which leaves citizens who want electoral reform no further ahead today than they were back then.
CBC.caProtestors 'occupy' Thunder BayCBC.caDemonstrators in Thunder Bay voiced concerns ranging from electoral reform to support for people living in poverty.
Electoral reforms not on the agendaWinnipeg Free PressIn particular, it seems a little odd that the newly elected New Democratic premier did not once mention electoral reform.
Don't blame the system — blame yourselfUptownWe know our electoral system is broken — so why don't we make electoral reform an election issue?
The Guardian CharlottetownDon't hold breath waiting for electoral reformThe Guardian CharlottetownAn Electoral Reform Commission
Was Ontario election another vote for electoral reform?National Post (blog)It was the third time in the past few days that provincial election results have produced a gaping divide between the popular vote and seat results, leading to renewed calls for electoral reform in Canada.
CBC.caYukon Party snubs Fair Vote groupCBC.caBeginning of Story Content The NDP, Liberals and Green Party are prepared to look at electoral reform if elected, but the Yukon Party ha
