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Fair Vote Canada is a national citizens' movement for proportional representation. Sign the Declaration and get involved at http://fairvote.ca/declaration
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The turmoil on the BC right is not about one leader. It is what happens when first past the post forces every faction into a single party.

Proportional representation gives voters real choice and lets parties compete honestly instead of fighting internally.
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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The turmoil on the BC right is not random. It is what happens when first-past-the-post forces entire movements into one party and punishes voters for choice.

Proportional representation would let parties stand on their own instead of tearing each other apart.
A graphic with a blue background. At the top, large white text reads “Forced big tents create constant crises” and below it “Proportional representation is the solution.” The center shows a cropped CBC News headline titled “John Rustad rejects B.C. Conservative Party’s bid to remove him as leader,” with a summary about internal turmoil. Beneath the headline is explanatory text stating that first past the post forces the BC right into one big tent and creates instability, and that proportional representation would allow parties like BC Conservatives and BC Liberals or BC United to compete separately without triggering breakdowns. At the bottom, white text reads “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Extremists can rise anywhere. In Australia, the far right One Nation is closing in on Official Opposition under a winner take all system.

The danger is that these systems can turn that rise into a one party majority if support keeps growing.

Proportional representation keeps power proportional.
Graphic showing a projected Australian federal parliament based on a DemosAU MRP model. A semicircle of coloured dots represents seats. Labor fills most of the chamber with 98 projected seats in red. Liberal National appears in blue with 29 seats. One Nation is shown in orange with 12 seats. Centre Alliance and Katter’s Australian each hold one seat. Independents have nine seats in grey and the Greens have zero seats in green. A table above lists each party’s projected seats and seat range. The majority line is marked at the centre of the semicircle.
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Even former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has said Canada needs to take a serious look at proportional representation.

When leaders across the spectrum recognize that first-past-the-post is failing, the path to a stronger democracy becomes clearer.
A square graphic with a blue gradient background. On the top left is a large turquoise quotation mark symbol. To the right is a formal portrait of Erin O’Toole in a suit and tie. Below his photo is a rounded turquoise box with text identifying him as Erin O’Toole, former Conservative Party leader, speaking to CBC in June 2023. Beneath this are three separate quotations in white text where he describes changing his views on proportional representation, reflecting on how he previously opposed it, and suggesting Canada needs to look at it seriously in the future. At the bottom is the line Learn more at fairvote.ca.
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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When first-past-the-post ties mainstream conservatives to separatists inside one party, every disagreement becomes a crisis.

Proportional representation would reduce that turmoil and give voters a clearer sense of where each group stands.
A social media graphic with a blue background and white text that reads “Forced big tents create constant crises.” Below is a screenshot of a CBC News headline that says “Danielle Smith and the Alberta separatists gather in the UCP tent.” Under the screenshot, large red text says “First past the post keeps Alberta’s right tied to separatists inside one unstable party.” Below that, black text explains that proportional representation would let mainstream conservatives chart their own course and would reduce the leverage fringe separatist voices gain under the current system. The bottom banner says “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
December 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The fate of the BC Liberals is a reminder that blocking reform does not protect parties. First past the post eventually turns on everyone.

A new Citizens Assembly offers a fair way to rebuild the rules so voters and parties alike get real representation.
A blue graphic titled “How the BC Liberals United blocked proportional representation and paid the price.” It shows a vertical timeline with three points. In 2005 the BC Liberals imposed a 60 percent threshold on the Citizens Assembly proportional representation referendum which received 58 percent and therefore failed. In 2018 the BC Liberals campaigned against proportional representation during another referendum and it failed. In 2024 now rebranded as BC United the party withdrew from the provincial election and endorsed the BC Conservatives to avoid first past the post vote splitting leaving their supporters without meaningful representation. The bottom section states that the BC Liberals might still be competitive today if they had supported a more democratic system and warns parties not to repeat the mistake.
November 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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When BC held a Citizens’ Assembly, its proposal earned more support than most governments ever do. It only failed because politicians set the bar arbitrarily high.

Now a new Assembly has been recommended. Time to give people a fair path to real proportional representation.
A dark blue background graphic titled “2005 British Columbia electoral reform referendum”. On the left is a circular pie chart divided into two sections. The larger teal section reads “58 percent yes” and the smaller grey section reads “42 percent no”. On the right is the full referendum question: “Should British Columbia change to the BC STV electoral system as recommended by the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform”.
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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People see what is happening elsewhere. In the US, winner take all voting has pushed polarization to dangerous levels. British Columbians do not want to go down that road. Seventy nine percent say legislators should act to reduce division. 8/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Voters want a system where every vote counts and where parties work together. EKOS shows 90 percent want every vote to matter and 89 percent want incentives for cooperation. 6/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Support crosses party lines: 78 percent of BC NDP voters, 73 percent of Conservatives, and 82 percent of Greens back proportional representation. 5/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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New EKOS polling backs that up. Sixty five percent of British Columbians agree seats should reflect the popular vote. Support jumps to 75 percent when asked about proportionality by region. 4/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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The Committee says changing the voting system is a major democratic decision and needs deeper engagement.

Their solution: a people’s assembly to examine how BC should elect its MLAs. 2/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Big news in British Columbia! The all party Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended a Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform after months of hearings. 1/10
Graphic with a dark teal background. At the top, white text reads “BC all party Electoral Reform Committee.” Below it, a yellow box with black text says “recommends a.” Under that, two large yellow rectangles with bold black text read “BC Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform!” Along the bottom of the graphic is an illustrated row of raised hands of various skin tones and clothing colors.
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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When a party wins total control with far less than half the vote, it becomes far too easy to target political opponents. That is the corruption built into first-past-the-post.

Proportional representation brings real limits and real accountability.
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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This is what concentrated power produces. A party wins a majority with forty percent of the vote and suddenly has the freedom to target its opponents.

Proportional representation makes prevents this kind of behaviour by requiring broad, shared control of government.
A graphic with a blue background. At the top, large white text says: “Sixty percent of Ontario voters have never voted for Ford’s PCs, yet first-past-the-post gave them a majority anyway and all the power to target political opponents.” Below is a screenshot of a tweet from Colin D’Mello of Global News reporting that Premier Doug Ford threatened to audit organizations critical of the government. Under the screenshot, more white text reads: “Proportional representation prevents any politician from taking total control with less than half the vote and requires parties to work together. This creates real accountability and reduces the space for blatant political corruption.” At the bottom it says: “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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When governments flip direction every cycle, long term projects stall and public trust sinks.

This is what first-past-the-post produces by design.

Proportional representation creates stable majorities that support consistent long term policy.
A circular infographic titled Policy lurch explained. In the centre is the phrase Winner take all voting system. Around it is a four part cycle: a purple arrow saying Party wins majority with 40 percent of the vote, a blue arrow saying Government passes policies opposed by 60 percent of voters, a grey arrow saying Opposition party promises to reverse policies, and a red arrow saying Divisive election campaign. The cycle illustrates how first-past-the-post drives repeated policy swings that make long term planning difficult.
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Huge moment in this interview with @frankdomenic.bsky.social.

NDP leadership candidate @avilewis.ca puts proportional representation on the national stage and makes it the non negotiable democratic reform we need.

When leadership contenders acknowledge the core issue, the national debate shifts.
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Safe seats, swing riding pressure, and unchecked power are built into first-past-the-post.

Those conditions make quiet influence and strategic favours far more valuable.

Proportional representation breaks that pattern by making every vote count.
A split panel infographic. On the left, the title reads “5 Ways First-past-the-post Exacerbates Political Corruption.” Below it are five rounded text boxes that list: concentrated power, no real accountability, swing riding favouritism, high stakes access, and easy manipulation of rules. On the right, a close up photo shows a man in a suit holding an envelope stuffed with cash, suggesting hidden influence or bribery. A small footer reads “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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BC ran a public consultation this year and invited submissions on electoral reform. The result was overwhelming. Ninety three percent supported proportional representation.

Our volunteers outside the BC NDP convention on Saturday heard the same. People want a better democracy.
A group of a dozen Fair Vote Canada supporters gather under a glass canopy outside the convention. They hold signs and a banner supporting proportional representation. A woman on a mobility scooter sits at the center holding a sign. Several people smile at the camera as they pose together. Volunteers from Fair Vote Canada stand near the entrance of a large brick and glass convention center. They hand flyers to NDP convention attendees walking down the stairs. Signs reading proportional representation because real democracy includes everyone are visible among the crowd. A close up selfie of two women standing outside near the street. One woman wears red glasses, colorful beaded earrings, and a green carved pendant. The other has curly gray hair and glasses. Behind them a sign promoting proportional representation is partially visible.
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Canada keeps getting budgets shaped by governments that win less than half the vote. When whole regions are shut out, national priorities get skewed.

Proportional representation means every region and every voter would help drive the budget, not only areas with a government MP.
A graphic with a photo of the House of Commons at the top. In the photo, three government MPs in suits stand at their desks clapping while other MPs sit or stand behind them. The green benches and wood interior of the chamber are visible. Below the photo, bold red text asks whether the federal budget reflects the interests of Canadians. Further text explains that first past the post concentrates power in a few regions and that proportional representation would create governments supported by a majority of voters and MPs from every region.
November 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Fair Vote supporters from across southern Ontario were outside the federal Liberal convention in Hamilton.

Delegates noticed. Many stopped to talk. Some were already on board. Some asked good questions. Everyone left knowing Canadians want proportional representation.
Three volunteers stand close together on a sidewalk, smiling and holding proportional representation flyers. One person gives a thumbs up. They are bundled in winter jackets, and the background shows the underside of a concrete overhang and a brick wall near the convention entrance. A group of volunteers from Fair Vote Canada poses outside the Hamilton Convention Centre. They are dressed for cold weather and holding flyers and postcards. The group includes adults and a youth, all smiling at the camera, with the brick building and convention centre signage visible behind them. A large group of Fair Vote Canada volunteers stands together outdoors in winter clothing. They are smiling and holding pamphlets about proportional representation. Behind them is a red banner and a temporary construction wall covered in plastic sheeting. The group appears cheerful and ready to hand out materials.
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Western alienation is not inevitable.

It is what you get when millions of votes in the West elect almost no one and voters are told their communities do not count unless they back the winning side.

Proportional representation would take the heat out of the divide.
A bold red graphic with black speech bubble text explaining how first past the post deepens Western alienation. It notes that hundreds of thousands of Liberal voters in the West elect almost no MPs, which fuels an us versus them narrative. A headline from the Toronto Sun about Prime Minister Carney being booed at the 2025 Grey Cup is included as an example of regional tension. The graphic argues that proportional representation would give both prairie Liberals and urban Conservatives fair representation and reduce division across the country.
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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Hearing about the beauty of cooperation in Finland, it hits home.

A system that expects parties to listen, compromise and find common ground produces calmer politics and better decisions.

Canada can have that too with proportional representation. We just have to choose it.
Graphic with a portrait of Sanna Marin, former Prime Minister of Finland, wearing a light gray turtleneck. Beside her is a quote about leading a five party coalition and valuing compromise, listening and consensus in Finland’s proportional representation system.
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Ontario keeps getting governments that most voters did not choose.

When a party can turn forty percent support into almost total control, the real issue is the system itself.

Proportional representation would give every voter equal power and end fake majorities.
A Scooby Doo unmasking meme. In the first panel Fred pulls a mask off a person whose head shows Doug Ford. The text says Let’s see who the real culprit is. In the second panel the unmasked figure is a generic cartoon villain tied up with the text 65 percent of the seats with only 40 percent of the vote. Fred holds the removed mask and the caption at the bottom reads First past the post.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Big night in Kings Hants. If you care about the future of our democracy, this is the event to be at.

Jo Ann Roberts, author of Storm the Ballot Box, joins a powerful lineup to dig into how proportional representation can level the playing field.

Wolfville, Nov 27. All welcome!
Green poster with a yellow border and large white diagonal text reading Democracy at Risk. Event details in yellow text say Thursday November 27, Lion’s Club Wolfville, 36 Elm Avenue, 7 PM Free Admission. A QR code is on the lower left. Small yellow text lists speakers including Anthony Edmonds, Jo Ann Roberts, and Henry Hoeksma for a panel on democracy and voting reform.
November 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM