Tag Archives: voting reform

STV: Power up your vote

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Chris Tindal

One week from today on May 12th, British Columbians will vote on whether or not to change their voting system from the antiquated and inadequate first past the post to the improved Single Transferable Vote. The new voting system was … Continue reading →

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23 seconds of liking Jack Layton

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Various blog rumours: “Jack Layton may lend support to Stephen Harper’s government in exchange for a referendum on proportional representation.” (yay!) Robert Silver at globeandmail.com: “If this rumour is true then it is the first move Jack Layton has made … Continue reading →

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Sit tight, Elizabeth

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Some have already begun to suggest that Elizabeth May should move to New Westminster-Coquitlam and start campaigning for the anticipated by-election there, now that NDP MP Dawn Black is stepping down to run provincially. This is a somewhat tempting idea … Continue reading →

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NDP must reaffirm commitment to fair voting, Green Party says

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Chris Tindal

Crossposted from greenparty.ca For Immediate Release November 8, 2007 TORONTO – NDP leader Jack Layton’s abrupt decision to support Stephen Harper by making the Senate his democratic reform priority raises serious questions about the NDP’s commitment to Proportional Representation, Green … Continue reading →

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