I see this as a possible first step toward #electoralreform

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[–] 13 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

I don't know if that branding is going places.

Otherwise, I'd make "Why a new party?" and similar FAQ first and foremost, right next to the constitution. In the current system, with the federal NDP barely alive, you'll need a strong thesis to further split the vote while conservatives are federally united in fucking things up.

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  • [–] 7 points 5 months ago

    I'll be voting for NDP next election, almost certainly. Avi's platform is heads and shoulders above what Singh was bringing to the table.

    Carney was the best choice we had at the time and probably the right guy to lead Canada during this period of global economic transition. But he does not share a vision with the majority of Canadians.

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  • [–] 12 points 5 months ago

    This one looks like it's going nowhere. We are not likely to get a better chance to reform the electoral system than to vote NDP at the next opportunity.

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  • [–] 12 points 5 months ago

    The new NDP already has a solid plan for electoral reform that is actionable.

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

    Don't know if they'll make it but there is the Revolution party who keeps proceeding through the hoops to be a recognized party.

    https://revolutionpartycanada.substack.com/

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

    I'll hold my breath for a 3rd party when Americans start primarying sitting democrats.

    Until then you're basically asking for something much harder to accomplish than what's already not happening.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago*

    No not possible. I don't even think the NDP or viable anymore.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago

    Be careful what you wish for.

    The last "grass roots" party to gain any sort of traction was the Reform Party.

    And we still haven't recovered from their legacy.

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