Respect to all the Bloc MPs who voted yea. Those guys make out like bandits under the current system.
This wasnt a motion to change the base system, only some slight adjustments to improve access.
Right, I remember now someone shared that a few days ago. Well, I suppose that’s less impressive then. And way less impressive on the part of the HoC to not pass something basic like improved voting access.
I don’t think that is a accurate portrayal of the motion.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-electoral-reform-1.7101929
The House of Commons will vote next week on Motion 86. Sponsored by NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron, the motion calls on the federal government to establish a citizens assembly to "determine if electoral reform is recommended for Canada, and, if so, recommend specific measures that would foster a healthier democracy
At least the political will is growing.
Yeah I really hope that we gain traction for this within our lifetimes because I think it will be the first step in helping our democracy reflect the will of the people
Can someone explain how the PM has both a yea and nay vote? I’m genuinely confused.
This looks more accurate: https://www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/12865436#DOC--12867863
He voted Nay :(
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Just a reminder of what he said in 2015
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Seems wrong that the elected people get to decide if we change how they get elected. Once they have their seat they can fight to keep it against electoral change.
If anyone was wondering about the Conservatives:
Ben Lobb (Huron-Bruce), John Nater (Perth-Wellington), Alex Ruff (Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound)
Bernard Généreux (Montmagny—L’Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup) also had his vote marked updated, so maybe he flip-flopped.
This doc has the worst format, BTW.
This bill was not going to achieve anything anyway. It wasn’t addressing FPTP in any way.
