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de ville weppenaar @speakofthedv.ca · 26/09/2026
We're going back to the polls in BC two years after the last provincial election. This is an opportunity to revisit the conversation and insist on a better option. A voting systems that ensure every vote cast actually counts. #ElectoralReform #ProRep #ProportionaRepresentation #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
When to call an election should not be in the hands of just one person. That's called autocratic leadership. That's not democracy! That's autocratic rule.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 25/09/2026
Elections must not be decided by a few swing ridings. First-past-the-post has plunged the US into chaos through hyper-polarized two-party politics, disproportionate majorities, and regional one-party domination. Proportional representation is how Canada avoids that fate.
Graphic showing a post from Scott Robertson (@sarobertson_) quoting Bob Rae on fighting for democracy. Rae states that protecting democracy is the battle of our lifetime, comparing it to the effort during the Second World War, and emphasizes that we have to fight again.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 24/09/2026
The next time someone demands you vote strategically, ask: "Will that candidate support proportional representation so no one ever has to vote strategically again?" If the answer is no, refuse to play their game. They are simply using fear to hold onto power.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 24/09/2026
Under first-past-the-post, party leaders maintain rigid control because members risk isolation and career ruin by leaving. Under proportional representation, members can easily break away if ignored. This means leaders must remain receptive to members to keep them from walking.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 23/09/2026
Proportional representation incentivises cross-partisan consensus and cooperation. First-past-the-post incentivises politicians to call snap elections when polling shows an increased majority with 30–40% of the vote is within reach.
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PsyPhiGrad @psyphigrad.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We need a mass movement to finally bring democracy to Canada. #CdnPoli #PRNow
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Actually Akshay @akshay.zone · 22/09/2026
Moving away from FTTP benefits everybody. This government studied this very recently, in fact! My vote is going to whoever has a clear plan to implement an alternative system in time for the next election.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 22/09/2026
Why are BCers facing a costly, unnecessary snap election? First-past-the-post. When 40% of the vote can deliver an increased majority, politicians choose power grabs over cooperation. Proportional representation removes these toxic incentives. Read our statement: www.fairvote.ca/22/09/2026/f...
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First-past-the-post to blame for opportunistic snap election in BC
First-past-the-post is responsible for David Eby calling a snap election in British Columbia. BC voter need proportional representation.
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posattit.bsky.social @posattit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our present system of government is not fair, inclusive, or truly democratic. We need a system where all votes really count, not like we have today.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 22/09/2026
Just like in ON and NS, first-past-the-post incentivises parties to trigger snap elections when polling shows an increased majority, even without majority voter support. Proportional representation fixes this toxic dynamic, encouraging cooperation over political gamesmanship.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 22/09/2026
First-past-the-post lets a government rule without majority support from voters. Proportional representation creates a vital check on power, forcing parties to build real consensus instead of bulldozing legislation through Parliament.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 21/09/2026
First-past-the-post turns whole regions into single-party monoliths, shutting out millions of voters. When a dominant party chooses silence on big issues like separatism, voters are left voiceless. We need proportional representation so every voice is heard. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Federalists say Alberta’s Conservative MPs are missing in action as separation referendum looms
Federalist organizers charge many of Alberta's Conservative MPs have been missing in action in the fight to keep Alberta in Canada.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 21/09/2026
Findlay, like Rustad and Falcon before her, is another victim of first-past-the-post forcing the BC right into one fractured party. Proportional representation would let groups across the spectrum run in their own parties instead of constantly knifing each other and collapsing.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 19/09/2026
The real lesson Conservatives should learn is a big-tent party built for electoral advantage only fuels endless internal infighting. A proportional system would let distinct right-leaning groups run on their own terms and cooperate openly instead of closed-door bickering.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 18/09/2026
The BC opposition is fracturing again, risking another BCNDP majority without a majority vote. First-past-the-post incentivizes non-compete deals and mergers over real choice. Proportional representation would let parties compete openly without stepping on each other’s toes.
A screenshot of a tweet by Rob Shaw (@RobShaw_BC) with a verified checkmark. The text reads: "NEW - @PeterMilobar and @Mike_A_Bernier - aka the Peter Party and CentreBC - to hold a joint press conference at 1pm today to announce a merger/cooperation agreement."
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 18/09/2026
First-Past-the-Post forces politicians with vastly different values into one big tent, breeding paranoia, like the BC Conservatives hiring a PI to spy on their own MLAs. Proportional representation allows value-aligned parties to exist separately, decreasing the urge to spy.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 17/09/2026
First-past-the-post doesn't stop early elections, as seen in ON, NS, and potentially BC. FPTP incentivises snap votes whenever polls hint at an increased artificial majority through key swing ridings. Proportional representation removes this incentive, encouraging parties to cooperate
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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Carney is very smart. He must know that PR is the choice for most of the EU. I think this is an opportunity for change.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 15/09/2026
Decisions about privatising public assets should require broad majority consensus, not unilateral action by parties without majority support. Proportional representation ensures major decisions reflect genuine consensus, not the whims of whichever party wins key swing ridings.
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David #ArmsEmbargoNow! Heap @davidheap.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Opinion by @petermacleod.bsky.social in @thestar.com : Alberta #separatism isn’t just an #Alberta problem. It’s a sign of a much deeper issue in Canadian politics. #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... h/t @fairvote.ca
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Alberta separatism isn’t just an Alberta problem. It’s a sign of a much deeper issue in Canadian politics
The collapse of political competition and winner-takes-all mentality has allowed fringe elements to hijack mainstream political parties.
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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Every vote should count. That shouldn’t be controversial. We’re proud to support a proven model that advances proportionality, voter expression, and regional representation. 🗳️
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 09/09/2026
Under First-past-the-post, Conservatives can ignore urban ridings and Liberals can ignore rural ones while still winning majorities. This polarizes politics and causes extreme policy swings. Proportional representation ensures every voice in every region counts.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 09/09/2026
Under first-past-the-post, freedom of information is little more than an honour system politicians can tear up when it's inconvenient. Proportional representation would prevent this kind of abuse by requiring multi-party consensus rather than relying on the whims of one premier.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 13/09/2026
Great news! @copevancouver.bsky.social just backed proportional representation for Vancouver Council! We need other parties to step up and commit to PR too. Your move, @onecityvan.bsky.social @vangreens.bsky.social @votevancouver.bsky.social Read more: www.fairvote.ca/12/09/2026/w...
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Which Vancouver parties support proportional representation?
Where do Vancouver's parties stand on proportional representation?
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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
JD Vance/Steve Bannon calls it the ' firewall ', we call it proportional representation and the German state election is a perfect demonstration of why Proportional Representation (PR) is far superior for democracy than First Past the Post (FPTP). www.dw.com/en/afd-saxon...
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AfD wants to form a government in Saxony-Anhalt — but how?
Following its record election success, the far-right Alternative for Germany aims to form a government. What options does it have without the absolute majority?
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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Naomi knows the effects a proportional voting system has on fascism. The latest German election saw the fascist AfD win 43% of the vote. They did not win a absolute majority, which means they have to coalition with other parties, with other ideas and values.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 07/09/2026
Proportional representation requires governments to maintain broad majority support to stay in power. First-past-the-post lets parties hang on long past their expiry date with just 30–40% of the vote by maintaining the right number of votes in the right swing ridings.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 06/09/2026
First-past-the-post lets party bosses veto local nominees, ignore safe ridings, and dominate legislatures without consensus. Proportional representation is about breaking insider control so your vote actually matters and political power is no longer concentrated at the top.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 06/09/2026
Navdeep Bains wants rural membership votes for his leadership run, but in an election, swing ridings take priority. Only proportional representation bridges the rural-urban divide by replacing swing ridings with swing voters, making every vote across the province worth fighting for.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 04/09/2026
The BC Liberals' choice to ignore '05's PR-STV vote, run a cynical '09 do-over, and oppose proportional representation in '18 set up today's splinter party. These parties can either keep cannibalizing and collapsing each other, or back proportional representation to compete on their own terms.
Screenshot of a CBC News article headline that reads: "British Columbia. 5 ex-B.C. Conservative MLAs now forming new party." Subhead: "Rosalyn Bird, Bruce Banman and Á'a:líya Warbus are joining a new party led by Peter Milobar and Ian Paton." Below, the metadata shows CBC News, posted September 4, 2026.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 03/09/2026
Under first-past-the-post, municipalities are little more than playthings at the mercy of whichever premier leads a majority government without a majority of the vote. Proportional representation creates a vital check on provincial overreach by requiring broad, multi-party consensus instead.
Screenshot of a Global News Politics article headline reading, "Punished for dissent: top municipal officials speak out about working with Ford government," by Colin D'Mello, posted August 18, 2026.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 02/09/2026
Like in ON & NS, first-past-the-post fuels snap elections when polls shows a majority on 40% of the vote. Federally, we've held more early elections than PR allies. Proportional representation reduces these cynical games by requiring parties to cooperate rather than call an opportunistic election.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 02/09/2026
First-past-the-post creates the same cynical game everywhere. The urban ridings housing these bike lanes do not contribute to the UCP's majority, making them easy sacrifices to win key seats. Proportional representation would end this regional warfare by making every vote matter equally.
Screenshot of a Global News headline reading, "Alberta eyes Ontario bike lane court ruling as it weighs legislation," published August 17, 2026.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 03/09/2026
Under first-past-the-post, transparency and accountability is an honour system for majority governments without a majority of the vote, honoured only until inconvenient. Proportional representation forces broad accountability instead of just farming votes in key swing ridings.
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posattit.bsky.social @posattit.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
It's well worth the time to go to FairVote. ca and look at all the information that they have.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 05/09/2026
Proportional representation is talked about a lot, but how would this actually work in Canada? See our breakdown here. Single Transferable Vote (STV) fills seats using ranked ballots. Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) pairs local candidates with regional top up seats so every vote counts.
Title slide reading "MAKING CANADIAN ELECTIONS FAIR: Understanding Single Transferable Vote (STV) & Open-List Regional Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP)". Includes a vote graphic pointing to a pie chart of people, with a "LEARN MORE" button.Graphic explaining Single Transferable Vote (STV), a proportional system using ranked ballots in multi member ridings electing 3 to 7 members. Diagrams show voters ranking candidates, votes transferring to fill quotas, and seats filled fairly.Graphic explaining Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP), a two-ballot system combining local representation with regional proportionality. Diagrams show Vote 1 for local candidates and Vote 2 for open regional list top up seats to ensure fair results.Comparison slide titled "TWO PATHS. ONE GOAL. A Fairer, More Representative Canada." Summarizes STV using ranked ballots in multi member ridings and MMP using local and regional votes. Concludes that both proven systems provide fair representation.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 01/09/2026
Ford is tearing up bike lanes in opposition ridings to pander to suburban swing voters. It’s dirty, cheap politics. Proportional representation destroys this game by moving power from swing ridings to swing voters, ensuring downtown votes count and ending regional warfare.
"We’re keeping our promise to fight gridlock and get people moving again.

Bike lanes are coming off Ontario’s busiest streets and going back onto side streets, where they belong."

Below the text is a link to news.ontario.ca/en/release/100...
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 29/08/2026
Toronto streetcars average just 10.8 km/h, ranking the slowest of 17 cities studied across three continents. Every other city studied uses proportional representation for city council, resulting in faster speeds. Demand proportional voting to fix our transit speeds!
Infographic titled Did You Know? by Fair Vote Canada. Features a red Toronto streetcar in front of a city skyline with text stating Toronto streetcars average 10.8 km/h, among the slowest of 17 international networks studied. Notes all other cities studied use proportional voting.Infographic titled What is Slowing Toronto Transit? by Fair Vote Canada. Contrasts first-past-the-post, which leads to gridlock, slow transit, constant changes, and underrepresented riders, with proportional representation, which offers stable long term infrastructure, dedicated transit priority, and represented riders.Infographic titled Better Representation Better Transit by Fair Vote Canada. Shows diverse icons representing how proportional representation lets city councils reflect votes, creating room for collaboration. Highlights outcomes: transit riders have a voice, transit priority stays on track, and long term infrastructure plans stick.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 30/08/2026
As we enter another national unity crisis, warnings from the 1979 Pepin-Robarts Commission resonate. First-past-the-post exaggerates regional divides by turning entire provinces into one party monoliths. Proportional representation is the solution Canada needs.
Infographic titled "The 1979 Pepin-Robarts Commission: Why was it created?" Highlights 1970s Quebec sovereignty growth, the 1976 election of Parti Québécois under René Lévesque, and Pierre Trudeau's 1977 Task Force creation. Features map outline of Quebec and Parliament graphic.Infographic titled "Electoral Reform Recommendation: Fixing Regional Representation." Critiques First-Past-the-Post for harming unity and allowing seat majorities without vote majorities. Recommends Proportional Representation for accurate results, fairer representation, and stronger unity.Infographic titled "An Ongoing Debate: Why It Still Matters." Notes Canada still uses FPTP for federal elections. Highlights PR benefits: better reflecting the popular vote, improving regional representation, and encouraging cooperation between political parties. Includes Canadian flag.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 30/08/2026
Proportional representation moves power from a few suburban swing ridings to voters everywhere. Because every vote impacts total seat counts, Conservatives must engage urban voters and Liberals must serve rural ones. This reduces regional tensions and ensures governments build broad consensus.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 31/08/2026
In '18, Dianne Watts claimed proportional representation would destroy the BC Liberals. Yet here she is in April, co-chairing a BC Conservative campaign after jumping ship. Her old party collapsed, her new one is imploding. Insiders always land cushy paid gigs; voters who trusted them suffer.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 31/08/2026
See where the candidates stand by following the link: www.fairvote.ca/beacheseasty...
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Where the Beaches—East York candidates stand on proportional representation
We asked the candidates a simple question: Do you support changing Canada’s electoral system to one with proportional representation (where if a party gets 30% of the vote they get about 30% of the se...
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 31/08/2026
Election Day is here in Beaches—East York, and our canvassers have been out talking to neighbours about electoral reform. We need MPs who will champion proportional representation in Parliament! Check out the link in our reply to see where the candidates stand.
A low angle, close up group photo of five Fair Vote Canada volunteers. The man with curly hair and glasses from the selfie is prominently in the foreground, smiling. Around him, four other volunteers, including an older man and woman, smile down at the camera, holding stacks of flyers.A cheerful group selfie taken by a man with curly hair and glasses. He is smiling widely. Behind him, nine diverse Fair Vote Canada volunteers of various ages stand outdoors on a paved area, smiling and proudly holding stacks of colourful informational flyers and circular doorhangers for proportional representation.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 28/08/2026
In 2018, BC Liberal insiders warned proportional representation would kill them. First-past-the-post did it anyway, and those same insiders just hopped to the BC Cons as it fractures too. Insiders peddling cynicism land soft political jobs while voters who trusted them are stuck paying the price.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 28/08/2026
As Quebec heads into its next election, polling shows a 5-way horse-race where a party could win a majority with sub-30% of the vote while others risk winning almost no seats. Quebec desperately needs proportional representation. Check out the MDN for more. democratie-nouvelle.qc.ca/je-vote-pour/
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Je vote pour | Mouvement démocratie nouvelle | MDN
Ensemble, redonnons du sens à chaque vote ! La […]
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 27/08/2026
Curious how a proportional system might work in Canada? See our recommended systems here: www.fairvote.ca/introprsyste...
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Proportional representation systems for Canada
Proportional representation is the principle that 30% of the vote should equal about 30% of the seats. How would proportional representation work in Canada?
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EllenA + Orcas @eamcur25.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 27/08/2026
Curious how a proportional system might work in Canada? See our recommended systems here: www.fairvote.ca/introprsyste...
fairvote.ca
Proportional representation systems for Canada
Proportional representation is the principle that 30% of the vote should equal about 30% of the seats. How would proportional representation work in Canada?
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