Sign the petition urging the leaders of Ontario’s NDP, Liberals, and Greens to include proportional representation in their election platforms! Ontario’s next election could come sooner than expected if Doug Ford calls a snap vote. The last two elections highlighted … Read More
In the wake of Nova Scotia’s snap election, rumors of a similar move in Ontario continue to circulate. Increased election-prep activity within the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party and the distribution of $200 cheques strongly suggest Premier Doug Ford’s intent to … Read More
Global News recently reported that the Progressive Conservative Party will begin nominating candidates this month, the latest sign that Premier Doug Ford is considering a snap vote. In 2022, the PCs formed a second “false majority” government after winning just … Read More
Canada’s newest federal party launched last month and placed proportional representation as the second-highest priority within their Interim Policy Framework. The Canadian Future Party advocates for “a reformed electoral system with directly elected MPs and proportionally elected MPs across all … Read More
The United Kingdom held its general election last week with the Labour Party securing a false majority mandate of 411 seats with only 33.7% of the vote, making it one of the most disproportionate results on record. Reform voters cast … Read More
Canadians come together each June to celebrate Pride Month, an international celebration of the progress the 2SLGBTQ+ community (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and additional sexual orientations and gender identities) has made towards achieving equality, and to … Read More
Indigenous Representation in New Zealand’s PR Electoral System National Indigenous People’s Day is June 21st and with it comes an opportunity to explore how Inuit, Métis and First Nations people might be represented politically under Proportional Representation. A country that … Read More
The Federal Government will soon make changes to the Elections Canada Act with C-65, a bill that expands voting access, targets electoral interference and combats the spread of disinformation. While the proposed legislation also adds two days of advance polling … Read More
Spring is officially here and with it comes new people, plans and priorities for Fair Vote Toronto! The overwhelming support we received from our community during the M-86 campaign was truly inspiring and we want to keep that momentum alive … Read More
Last week’s defeat of Motion M-86 was a disappointing moment for Canadians hoping the government would act on a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform. With 218 MPs voting against the motion, it seems the majority of politicians still need … Read More