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We speak of shared values, but most of Europe uses proportional representation while Canada still grants majority power with 30% to 40% of the vote. (media.piefed.ca)
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We won't be united on democracy until we adopt a system that ensures governments reflect a broad majority consensus.

A screenshot of a tweet from Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney). The text reads: Canada and Europe are united in our values of pluralism, the rule of law, and democracy. On Europe Day, we’re building on that foundation to forge new strategic partnerships, deepen our trade, and stand steadfast with Ukraine. In a more uncertain world, Canada and Europe are creating greater certainty, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic
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[–] [S] 5 points 5 months ago (4 children)

Canada is slightly different though because of its sheer size, there is a concern that proportional representation could drown out the interests of some groups.

That's what's literally happening with undemocratic first past-the-post drowning out 60% of the views in the country, throwing away the votes that didn't go for 2 most popular candidates.

With proportional representation though, there would be no need for this though, because these people would make up such a small fraction of the total vote.

False. It's family of voting systems and it's not a single a single voting system. We should not be generalizing. Under the proportional systems of the single transferable vote and mixed-member proportional politicians still need to to appeal to their local ridings.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    Under the proportional systems of the single transferable vote and mixed-member proportional politicians still need to to appeal to their local ridings.

    Can you explain how this works please

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 5 months ago

    Under STV voters rank their preferred candidates in a 1 2 3.. order, the candidate that passes the threshold wins a seat this process repeats until all positions in a 3-5 member riding are filled.

    Under MMP voters get 2 votes 1 for the local candidate and the other for the party candidate. Most of the mps are elected into local single member seats with the party-list mps being used to top off the seats.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Districts do not cease to exist just because you changed the voting method.

    STV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_transferable_vote You rank your choice, if your first is eliminated the second gets your vote.... Similar to what Trudeau proposed back then.

    Mixed-Member - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-member_proportional_representation This is also can be mix of many things, but in general: you vote to your district's candidate, and/or to a party/list of candidates. The representatives are a mix of district representatives and the list. The list can be regional, or nationwide. Germany is an example of this.

    There are many more, and Alberta, Manitoba and BC tried some for a few decades. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-single-transferable-vote-1.5271771

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