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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)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/fairvote@lemmy.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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[–] -3 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

How is that not possible with the current system? Where are you getting those figures?

Compare a map of the ridings in a federal election to a population map and you’ll see that the ridings are distributed much more evenly.

I am going to end this conversation here because you seem to lack a basic understanding of how our current system works and are coming off as excessively hostile. Like I said in my original comment I’m not even trying to argue against proportional representation

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago*

    No, don't blame your shortcomings on me.

    You invent correlation and pass it as universal truth with no backings.

    you seem to lack a basic understanding of how our current system works

    Just asked you to show data and facts, you took things out of a hat and are playing victim.

    I’m not even trying to argue against proportional representation

    without proportional representation, politicians still have to take the time to campaign in rural and Northern areas, because these people’s votes matter. With proportional representation though, there would be no need for this

    this was exactly in your first message. don't play coy now.

    you post something, don't want to clarify and don't want to be corrected.

    I don’t even need to guess what kind of person you are IRL.

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