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NDP leader introduces bill that would require floor crossers to face voters first (www.ctvnews.ca)
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NDP leader introduces bill that would require floor crossers to face voters first

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/ndp-leader-introduces-bill-that-would-require-floor-crossers-to-face-voters-first/

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[–] 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (5 children)

Parties aren't part of our electoral system. You're elected because you're the best MP in a given area (or thought to be) and whatever club you join doesn't change that.

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  • [–] [S] 11 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    That might be how you think it should be, but it's not that way at all. Canadians have been voting for the party for many decades.

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

    Teach them then. I always ask candidates who they'll vote to be PM.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago*

    Good luck with that, you'll need it.

    At that point the politicians might have an incentive to actually be honest, too. As it is, it's all soundbites and photo ops, because voters aren't paying attention to the details.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    But it is how our system is designed. Yes everyone votes for part which means we should change our system. Just go dull proportional representation x seats x percentage of votes gives you your seat count.

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