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KGE hockey fan 🇨🇦🍁 @kbyrd.bsky.social · 19d

Had a great chat with a young rep from @fairvote.ca at the #DrawTheLine protest yesterday. So many problems could be solved with electoral reform!

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tkeyesbevan.bsky.social @tkeyesbevan.bsky.social · 20d

@fairvote.ca great buzz today marching to Queens Park with @fair.ca We joined up with the Green Party as we walked. Another great party to support.

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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 23d

Our voting system creates polarization, and in time, it leads to what we're seeing in the US. The fix? Proportional Representation!!

Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · Apr 29

1/18 “This is what a two-party system looks like.”
— Chantal Hebert, CBC Election Night 2025

First-past-the-post is failing voters. It fuels division, strategic voting, and regional shutouts—while pushing Canada closer to U.S.-style hyperpolarization.

#election2025 #cdnpoli

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Black and white side-by-side image of Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre speaking at separate political events. Carney is on the left at a podium, mid-sentence with one hand raised. Poilievre is on the right, speaking passionately with fists clenched and “Canada First” signs in the background.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 16d

Conservatives fighting Conservatives. The real issue? First-past-the-post forces the Canadian right into unstable big tents where infighting is the norm.

With proportional representation, no one needs to cram under one tent — every voice gets fair representation.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 16d

Congratulations to Emily Lowan, the new leader of the BC Green Party!

Thank you for championing proportional representation and pushing for a fairer democracy where every vote counts.

#bcpoli #ProportionalRepresentation

(Day 1–30: Lay the Groundwork for Bold Change)
Alt-text: Yellow and green campaign graphic titled “Day 1–30: Lay the Groundwork for Bold Change.” The text calls for renegotiating the BC NDP–Green cooperation agreement (CARGA) to raise taxes on corporations and the wealthiest 1% to fund housing, transit, and green jobs. It includes commitments to fund 26,000 affordable housing units annually, vacancy control for renters, free transit, a Good Green Jobs program, and reviving the push for proportional representation.

(Day 61–90: Reshape Green Power in BC)
Alt-text: Yellow and green campaign graphic titled “Day 61–90: Reshape Green Power in BC.” The text highlights Emily Lowan’s commitment to “Revive the fight to end First-Past-the-Post.” It pledges to end the undemocratic First-Past-the-Post voting system, revive the public conversation on proportional representation, and form a coalition of supportive MLAs to pressure the NDP to pass proportional representation in the next legislative session. The background includes cut-out images of people gardening, shaking hands, and riding an electric scooter.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 14d

If you don't think road safety should be left to governments holding majority control with only 40% of the vote, demand proportional representation.

Headline from The Guardian reading, “Doug Ford to ban speed cameras in Ontario in populist appeal to suburban voters.” Subheading says, “Canada premier’s move prompts criticism from road safety activists and is likely to cue new showdown with Toronto.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 14d

Read the full article here: thehub.ca/2025/09/25/d...

Dan Robertson: Three ways the Conservative Party of Canada can win again

We need structural solutions to conservatism’s structural problems

thehub.ca

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 14d

Worth a read: Dan Robertson argues in The Hub that Conservatives should embrace proportional representation.

When even conservative strategists are calling out the broken system, you know it’s time for change.

#cdnpoli

Screenshot of an article from The Hub featuring Conservative strategist Dan Robertson. The headline reads “Three ways the Conservative Party of Canada can win again,” with a section excerpted that highlights his argument for proportional representation.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 9d

A system where over 630,000 votes equals only one seat is not democracy, it's distortion.

As the NDP leadership race ramps up, candidates must make proportional representation central to their platforms so every voter gets a voice, no matter where they live.

#cdnpoli

A graphic with orange text boxes that read: “Did you know? At the 2025 federal election, over 630,000 Canadians voted NDP in Eastern Canada but only won one seat to show for it. Proportional representation means you get the voice you vote for, no matter where you call home.” At the bottom it says “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 8d

In Ontario, Conservatives face two choices: obey Doug Ford or risk ridicule for speaking up.

That’s the trap of first-past-the-post.

Proportional representation would let different conservative voices win seats instead of being forced under one banner.

Screenshot of a Globe and Mail headline. The headline reads: “New group Project Ontario takes aim at Doug Ford, who dismisses them as radicals.” The byline below says Laura Stone, Queen’s Park Reporter, published September 30, 2025.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 7d

No riding thinks the same way. But First Past the Post acts like they do. It shuts out voices and wastes votes.

Proportional representation makes every vote count and ensures fair representation for every community.

#cdnpoli

A purple background graphic with the title “What people say vs what our voting system hears.” On the left, a cartoon woman says: “In my riding, 34% support the Liberals, 32% support the Conservatives, 19% support the NDP, 12% want the Greens and…” On the right, another woman replies: “So you’re all Liberals.”

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 4d

Ontario Grade 5 teachers, don’t miss this.

We're offering "What is fair?", a free, ready-to-use classroom resource that brings democracy and fairness to life through hands-on lessons and simulations.

Request it here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Poster titled “What is fair?” featuring the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill under a blue sky. Text explains that Grade 5 students explore government and fairness by comparing political systems and participating in a Citizens’ Assembly. Additional text highlights “Free ready-to-use lessons,” “Engaging simulations,” “Inquiry-based final project,” and “Available in French.” Logos for the Elementary Teachers of Toronto and Fair Vote Canada appear at the bottom.

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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 2d

There are now lots of studies that show that First Past the Post creates polarization of parties and people. And to make matters worse, there is no end to it. Pernicious polarization is the final result. Sadly, civil war is a possible outcome. Implementing PR is not only fair game, it's vital.

Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 3d

The BC Conservatives’ chaos is not random. It is a product of First Past the Post.

Proportional representation would let every conservative voice stand on its own and still count.

#bcpoli #cdnpoli #ProportionalRepresentation (12/12)

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 3d

10. Fairness for everyone.

No party, left or right, should get 100 percent of the power with only 40 percent of the vote.

Conservatives should lead the call for a system that is fair, stable, and democratic. (11/12)

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 3d

The BC Conservatives are imploding, but the real problem isn’t just leadership.

It’s First Past the Post, which forces everyone on the right into one unstable party.

Here are 10 reasons why Conservatives should support Proportional Representation 🧵 (1/12)

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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 6d

Unchecked power? Where does it lead to? Look South!

Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 20d

When governments feel secure with unchecked power, it becomes too easy to silence voices they don’t like.

A healthier democracy ensures diverse perspectives are represented in Parliament itself, that’s what proportional representation delivers.

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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 6d

And the symptoms are complex and many. Polarization, undemocratic, totally unfair and non inclusive. The list goes on and on. Our electoral system is broken. Lets fix it!!

Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26d

An excellent afternoon with folks from across Waterloo Region who want electoral reform and some form of proportional representation. Every person should feel like their vote matters. @fairvote.ca @kitchenercenndp.bsky.social

Ken and Jeff holding a labour council banner

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 7d

Edmonton - Mayoral Polling:

Cartmell: 22%
Knack: 17%
Mohammad: 8%
Jaffer: 7%
Walters: 6%

Undecided: 37%

Abacus / September 29, 2025 / n=700 / Online

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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 23d

Our voting system creates polarization, and in time, it leads to what we're seeing in the US. The fix? Proportional Representation!!

Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · Apr 29

1/18 “This is what a two-party system looks like.”
— Chantal Hebert, CBC Election Night 2025

First-past-the-post is failing voters. It fuels division, strategic voting, and regional shutouts—while pushing Canada closer to U.S.-style hyperpolarization.

#election2025 #cdnpoli

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fairvotevictoria.bsky.social @fairvotevictoria.bsky.social · 23d

Waterloo rocks!!!

Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26d

An excellent afternoon with folks from across Waterloo Region who want electoral reform and some form of proportional representation. Every person should feel like their vote matters. @fairvote.ca @kitchenercenndp.bsky.social

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 25d

For whoever becomes the new Ontario Liberal leader: your first order of business must be demanding a proportional system so no party ends up with only 11% of the seats with 30% of the vote again.

That's how democracy should be.

Two pie charts titled "Ontario votes 2025." The left chart shows the popular vote: PC 43%, Liberal 29.9%, NDP 18.6%, Green 4.8%, Other 3.8%. The right chart shows the distribution of seats: PC 64.5%, NDP 21.8%, Liberal 11.3%, Green 1.6%, Other 0.8%. The charts highlight the contrast between how people voted and how seats were allocated.

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Transition Montréal @transitionmontreal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our mayoral candidate, @craigsauve.bsky.social: Montreal is ready for proportional distribution of seats in borough councils and, for the pièce de résistance, the possibility for Ville-Marie's residents to elect their Borough Mayor. montreal.citynews.ca/2025/09/03/t... #polMtl

Transition Montreal putting forward plan for 'biggest municipal electoral reform in decades'

Montreal mayoral candidate Craig Sauvé says he’s putting forward the most ambitious municipal electoral reform in over 20 years. His party, Transition Montréal, unveiled the plan Wednesday morning in ...

montreal.citynews.ca

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Transition Montréal @transitionmontreal.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our mayoral candidate, @craigsauve.bsky.social, proposes a simplification of the municipal election in Montreal and, for the pièce de résistance, a reform that will allow residents of Ville-Marie to elect a Borough Mayor. #polMtl

Craig Sauvé @craigsauve.bsky.social · Sep 3

PRESS RELEASE - @transitionmtl unveils its third campaign pillar: Major Democratic Reform.

🗳️ Electoral reform in Montreal
⛓️‍💥 Ville-Marie: Ending an undemocratic injustice
✋🏾✋🏼 A free vote for our elected officials

#polmtl

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · Jul 28

I phoned Elections Canada about their decision on write in ballots and part of their response was that it's not in their mandate to look at international democratic norms as they apply to our elections.

That's more disturbing than the decision itself. What the heck? #cdnpoli

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