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Fair Vote Canada is a national citizens' movement for proportional representation. Sign the Declaration and get involved at http://fairvote.ca/declaration
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Ontario and Germany voted in the same month and season.

The biggest difference was not weather or timing. It was the voting system and whether people believed their vote would matter.
A blue background graphic titled “A TALE OF TWO ELECTIONS” at the top. Below it reads “SAME YEAR, SAME MONTH, SAME SEASON” and “VERY DIFFERENT VOTER TURNOUT.” Two large comparison cards sit side by side. The left card is blue and labeled at the top “Election: February 27, 2025.” Inside is a photo of the Ontario legislature building with Ontario and Canadian flags. Below the image is the word “ONTARIO,” followed by “First-past-the-post.” A bold blue box at the bottom reads “45.4% TURNOUT.” The right card is orange and red and labeled “Election: February 23, 2025.” Inside is a photo of Germany’s Reichstag building with a large German flag in front. Below the image is the word “GERMANY,” followed by “Proportional Representation.” A bold black box at the bottom reads “82.5% TURNOUT.” Centered beneath both cards is the sentence “Proportional representation reduces wasted votes, and voter turnout is higher as a result.” At the bottom of the graphic is a rounded orange button reading “FAIRVOTE.CA.”
January 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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BC’s own Electoral Reform Committee recommended a Citizens’ Assembly.

That is a serious democratic process that deserves action, not delay.

If you want a voting system where results actually reflect voters, now is the moment to speak up.
A vertical graphic with a faded photo of the British Columbia Legislature building in the background. At the top left is a large black number “3” beside the headline “Simple Ways to Push Electoral Reform in BC”. Below is the subheading “BC’s Electoral Reform Committee recommended a Citizens’ Assembly. Now is the moment to show your support!” Three numbered sections appear in yellow circles. 01 “Contact a BC NDP MLA”. Text reads “If your MLA is BC NDP, call or email them and ask for action on a Citizens’ Assembly.” 02 “Activate People in BC NDP Ridings”. Text reads “Ask friends in BC NDP ridings to contact their MLA or help reach supporters through our phone bank.” 03 “Register and Take Part”. Text reads “Sign up to lead a meeting, join the phone bank, or get next steps at fairvote.ca/bc-campaign-what-you-can-do”. At the bottom is the Fair Vote Canada logo, a red maple leaf with a Parliament silhouette, with the text “Fair Vote Canada” and “Représentation équitable au Canada”.
January 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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A major democratic decision is coming in British Columbia.

A Citizens’ Assembly lets everyday people, not politicians, shape how votes translate into seats.

Join the phonebank and help make proportional representation the choice people understand and support. (Link in reply)
Image shows a black background graphic with bold white text at the top reading “DECISION AHEAD!”. Below is a photo of the British Columbia Legislature dome tinted teal. Overlaid text reads “Report of the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform” and a yellow banner stating “RECOMMENDATION: BC Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform”. On the left is a large green circle with a white phone icon. To the right, bold text reads “Join the phonebank for a BC CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLY ON ELECTORAL REFORM!”. At the bottom, white text reads “Sign-up at: fairvote.ca/bc-campaign-what-you-can-do”. The layout emphasizes urgency, public participation, and volunteering, using high contrast colours and clear call to action text.
January 8, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Glad to see proportional representation treated as a core leadership issue.

Thanks to @votetanille.bsky.social for putting real electoral reform front and centre in the @ndp.ca race.

Every vote counting should be non negotiable.
A campaign style graphic featuring a smiling woman standing outdoors in front of dark green foliage. She is wearing a light grey blazer over a mauve top and black pants, with her hands in her pockets. On the left side of the image is an orange rectangular text box with white text that reads “Implement Proportional Representation”. Below it, in white text on the background, is a quoted statement that reads “Every vote will finally count, ensuring fairer representation and a Parliament that reflects of Canadians. Let’s put PR in place with an empowered non-partisan citizens’ assembly.” At the bottom of the image is an orange banner with white text reading “www.tanille.ca/platform/renewing-democracy” . The layout places the text on the left and the candidate on the right, visually connecting the call for proportional representation with the leadership candidate featured.
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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When governments can win power with 30% to 40% of the vote, long term planning suffers. Big promises get torn up after every election.

Proportional representation rewards policies that can survive change because they are backed by a real majority.
Graphic with a soft sky background and a faint image of Canada’s Parliament buildings. Title text reads: “The Policy Whiplash of FIRST-PAST-THE-POST”. A subheading says: “Changes in government”. A brown zigzag line with dots shows repeated ups and downs labeled, from left to right: “New direction”, “Reversals”, “Short-term fixes”, “Cancelled again”, and “Reset again”. Below a dashed line, text reads: “Winner-take-all elections bounce us between parties with 30% to 40% support that rewrite policy.” Near the bottom, bold underlined text reads: “Proportional representation”, followed by: “requires majority support, producing continuity instead of constant reversals.” A dark bar at the bottom says: “Learn more at fairvote.ca”.
January 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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BC has a real opening to fix how our votes translate into power.

A Citizens’ Assembly is on the table. What happens next depends on public pressure.

Join our webinar to learn how proportional representation can move from recommendation to reality.
Promotional graphic with a red to blue gradient background at the top fading into white and then orange at the bottom. Large black text at the top reads: “BC’s all party Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended a Citizens’ Assembly.” Below it, smaller black text reads: “What happens next matters.” Below that, bold black text reads: “Join this webinar on proportional representation and learn how citizens can turn this recommendation into action!” A teal banner across the image reads in white text: “Proportional Representation in BC” with a yellow label underneath reading: “Time for action!” Below the banner, black text on white background reads: “Wednesday January 7, 6 PM PST.” Three circular headshots appear in a row. The first shows Rob Botterell with the caption: “Rob Botterell. MLA, Saanich North and the Islands.” The second shows Shoni Field with the caption: “Shoni Field. Former Member of the BC Citizens’ Assembly.” The third shows Professor Dennis Pilon with the caption: “Professor Dennis Pilon. Electoral reform expert, York University.” At the bottom, over an orange gradient background, bold black text reads: “Register at fairvote.ca/webinars”.
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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When legislatures mirror how people actually vote, governments rely less on raw power and more on agreement.

Proportional representation encourages rule based decision making at home and credibility abroad.
Dark background graphic showing two human hands in metal handcuffs suspended from above, positioned at the top centre of the image. Behind the wrists is a faint grid resembling a barred window. Below the hands is a white silhouette of the Earth viewed from space. Centered text reads “PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION” on two lines with horizontal rules above and below the words. Beneath it, larger text reads “STRENGTHENS LEGAL NORMS”. Smaller paragraph text below states “Proportional systems that reflect voter preferences help build democratic legitimacy, create stronger incentives for consensus-based governance, and support respect for legal obligations at home and abroad.” At the bottom of the image is a beige ribbon banner containing the text “Learn more at fairvote.ca”. The visual symbolism suggests freedom, restraint of power, global responsibility, and the relationship between democratic systems and the rule of law.
January 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Homelessness persists when policy resets every election.

Proportional representation supports durable coalitions and long term investment.

That stability is what makes real housing solutions possible.
A dark, moody photograph showing two human hands gently holding a small cardboard cutout shaped like a house with two square window openings. The background is blurred and shadowed, emphasizing vulnerability and care. Overlaid white and orange text reads: “Proportional representation creates the conditions for ending homelessness.” Below, in orange text, it reads: “The research is clear. Proportional representation supports broader coalitions, stronger social insurance, and long-term public investment. These are the foundations of effective homelessness policy.” In small white text on the right side it reads: “Source: Cusack, Iversen and Soskice.” At the bottom of the image in white text it reads: “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
January 2, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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If first-past-the-post really blocked extremism, politicians would not keep warning that parties are being captured from within.

You cannot defend the system and blame the outcomes at the same time.

Proportional representation aligns power with votes.
A two panel cartoon. Top panel shows a control box with two large red buttons. The left button is labeled “The opposition has been taken over by extremists”. The right button is labeled “First-past-the-post keeps out extremists”. A white gloved hand hovers uncertainly between the two buttons, suggesting a difficult choice. Bottom panel shows a worried man in a red outfit wiping sweat from his forehead with a cloth. The word “Politicians” is written across his chest. The visual symbolism implies politicians are stressed by the contradiction between claiming first-past-the-post blocks extremism while facing extremist takeovers under that system.
December 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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First-past-the-post rewards rigid party discipline.

Proportional representation does the opposite. It gives MPs and voters real alternatives, which forces parties to listen instead of taking support for granted.
A graphic showing a row of empty microphones on stands at a press conference table, symbolizing many voices. The text on the image reads: “Did you know? Proportional representation weakens the grip party leadership has over its members.” Below, additional text says: “When seats are proportional, leaders cannot assume loyalty. MPs can leave, form new parties, or run independently without automatically ruining their political careers or handing victory to the opposition through vote splitting. That pressures parties to not take their supporters for granted.” At the bottom, the source is listed as “Arend Lijphart, Patterns of Democracy, Yale University Press,” followed by “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
December 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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When elections are competitive everywhere, not just in a handful of swing ridings, people stay engaged.

Proportional representation gives voters a reason to believe their participation matters.
A hand placing a ballot into a ballot box in the foreground, with Canada’s Parliament buildings faded in the background. Overlaid text explains that voter turnout is 5% to 8% higher under proportional representation than first-past-the-post, with a Fair Vote Canada call to learn more.
December 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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When a government knows it cannot be easily voted out, accountability erodes. First-past-the-post turns minority support into unchecked power.

Proportional representation changes the incentives and strengthens democratic oversight.
Blue graphic explaining that first-past-the-post allows a party with just over 40% of the vote to hold a majority and stonewall accountability. Includes a screenshot of a tweet by journalist Tina Yazdani describing restricted questions and unanswered press inquiries at a Doug Ford press conference.
December 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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New Zealand shows what happens when electoral reform is built to last. Ontario shows what happens when it is not.

Proportional representation locks democratic reforms in. First-past-the-post lets governments erase them overnight.
Split graphic comparing New Zealand and Ontario. Text explains how proportional representation in New Zealand protected municipal electoral reform, while Ontario’s first-past-the-post system allowed ranked ballots to be revoked after a change in government.
December 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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In 1996, the party with fewer votes formed government.

In 2001, 58% of the vote produced 98% of the seats.

British Columbia has lived with first-past-the-post distortion for decades.

Proportional representation means seats match votes. Nothing more. Nothing less.
Infographic titled “A tale of two elections” comparing the 1996 and 2001 British Columbia elections. Pie charts show vote share versus seat share. In 1996, the Liberals won more votes but the NDP won more seats. In 2001, the Liberals won 58% of votes and 98% of seats. Text explains this distortion led to calls for proportional representation.
December 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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A Liberal in rural Alberta or a Conservative in downtown Toronto can vote for decades without ever electing a candidate they support.

A system that locks regions to one party is not democracy.

Proportional representation ensures every vote counts, no matter where you live.
Graphic with lightning imagery explaining that Liberals in rural Alberta and Conservatives in downtown Toronto are more likely to be struck by lightning than win their local seat, arguing that first-past-the-post locks regions into one party control and that proportional representation would give everyone a real voice.
December 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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This is a moment that matters.

The BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended an Electoral Reform Citizens' Assembly, but the government must decide whether to act.

Visit your NDP MLA and show there is real support for proportional representation.
Graphic with a gradient background reading Visit your BC NDP MLA about a Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform, alongside a megaphone and a photo of the BC Legislature building, promoting constituent meetings to advance proportional representation.
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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One MP switching parties should not be able to decide whether a government gets majority power.

First-past-the-post turns small seat shifts into absolute power, even without majority support.

Proportional representation keeps majority power tied to how people actually voted.
Red graphic stating that Liberals are close to a majority without majority voter support, with a CBC headline about another Conservative MP crossing the floor and explanatory text arguing that first-past-the-post inflates seat totals and that proportional representation would limit the impact of floor crossings.
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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When a party can win unchecked power with 40% of the vote, accountability becomes optional.

Proportional representation would prevent governments from sidelining the legislature and would require cooperation instead of unilateral control.
December 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Transit City. Relief Line. Eglinton West Subway. Scarborough LRT. They were all proposed, then cancelled or rewritten. That is first-past-the-post at work.

With proportional representation long term projects survive elections, and the city would have a much stronger network today.
A graphic shows a red and white light rail vehicle beside text explaining that more than thirty Toronto transit plans and projects since the 1950s have been cancelled or weakened after elections. The text links this pattern to policy lurch under first-past-the-post and explains that proportional representation leads to long term cooperation that helps transit projects survive changes in government. A footer reads Learn more at fairvote.ca.
December 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Bill S-222 would let 16 and 17 year olds vote.

Young people already work, pay taxes, and live with the consequences of political decisions. They deserve a voice.

Send a message of support to the Senator from your province or territory!
Graphic titled “Action Alert” in English and French. Text explains that Senate Bill S-222 would extend the voting age in Canada to 16 and 17 year olds and urges people to send a message of support to Senators from their province or territory. Below the text is a photo of the Canadian Senate Chamber with Senators seated at their desks during a session. At the bottom of the graphic, a pointing hand icon directs viewers to the website vote16.ca/action, with the Vote16 logo in the corner.
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Under first-past-the-post, a few ridings can decide everything.

Proportional representation shifts power back to voters across the country and limits the ability of parties to win majorities with shrinking support. It strengthens accountability and reduces regional divisions.
A graphic titled “Did You Know?” placed over a photo of Parliament Hill. The text explains that proportional representation encourages moderation because parties need majority support from voters across the country and can be held accountable for unpopular policies, while first-past-the-post allows parties with only 30 to 40 percent support to win majorities by dominating a few swing ridings.
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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The turmoil on the BC right is not about one leader. It is what happens when first past the post forces every faction into a single party.

Proportional representation gives voters real choice and lets parties compete honestly instead of fighting internally.
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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The turmoil on the BC right is not random. It is what happens when first-past-the-post forces entire movements into one party and punishes voters for choice.

Proportional representation would let parties stand on their own instead of tearing each other apart.
A graphic with a blue background. At the top, large white text reads “Forced big tents create constant crises” and below it “Proportional representation is the solution.” The center shows a cropped CBC News headline titled “John Rustad rejects B.C. Conservative Party’s bid to remove him as leader,” with a summary about internal turmoil. Beneath the headline is explanatory text stating that first past the post forces the BC right into one big tent and creates instability, and that proportional representation would allow parties like BC Conservatives and BC Liberals or BC United to compete separately without triggering breakdowns. At the bottom, white text reads “Learn more at fairvote.ca.”
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Extremists can rise anywhere. In Australia, the far right One Nation is closing in on Official Opposition under a winner take all system.

The danger is that these systems can turn that rise into a one party majority if support keeps growing.

Proportional representation keeps power proportional.
Graphic showing a projected Australian federal parliament based on a DemosAU MRP model. A semicircle of coloured dots represents seats. Labor fills most of the chamber with 98 projected seats in red. Liberal National appears in blue with 29 seats. One Nation is shown in orange with 12 seats. Centre Alliance and Katter’s Australian each hold one seat. Independents have nine seats in grey and the Greens have zero seats in green. A table above lists each party’s projected seats and seat range. The majority line is marked at the centre of the semicircle.
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Even former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has said Canada needs to take a serious look at proportional representation.

When leaders across the spectrum recognize that first-past-the-post is failing, the path to a stronger democracy becomes clearer.
A square graphic with a blue gradient background. On the top left is a large turquoise quotation mark symbol. To the right is a formal portrait of Erin O’Toole in a suit and tie. Below his photo is a rounded turquoise box with text identifying him as Erin O’Toole, former Conservative Party leader, speaking to CBC in June 2023. Beneath this are three separate quotations in white text where he describes changing his views on proportional representation, reflecting on how he previously opposed it, and suggesting Canada needs to look at it seriously in the future. At the bottom is the line Learn more at fairvote.ca.
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM