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Mike Dutcher
@makemyvotecount.bsky.social

Husband, Father, former Federal Independent Candidate for Edmonton-Centre, Alberta Oil & Gas Career, Boston Marathoner, Military Veteran, Follow-This.org

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Reposted by Mike Dutcher
Alberta Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen's hunting outfitter company is in his wife's name. He opened up cougar hunting with no idea how many animals there are.
‘Not based on science’: documents show internal government scramble to expand Alberta cougar hunt: thenarwhal.ca/alberta-coug...
Alberta cougar hunting increases ‘not based on science’: docs | The Narwhal
A controversial decision to increase cougar hunting in Alberta was ‘based on direction from [the] minister last year and input from stakeholders’
thenarwhal.ca
June 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Vote Outside the Box in Edmonton Centre?

#edmonton #edmontoncentre #cdnpoli #election2025
mikedutcher.ca
April 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Hey Edmonton Centre voters, if you’re undecided, vote for Real Change. Vote for Election Reform! #edmonton #edmontoncentre #cdnpoli #Election2025 mikedutcher.ca
April 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Here’s how we fix First Past The Post in Edmonton Centre and across Canada
#edmonton #edmontoncentre #cdnpoli #election #election2025
Mikedutcher.ca
April 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Don’t Make It Weird 😆 out on the campaign trail in Edmonton Centre. #Edmonton #edmontoncentre # cdnpoli #election2025 mikedutcher.ca
April 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Why First Past The Post Doesn’t Work in Edmonton Centre or anywhere in Canada
#edmontoncentre #edmonton #cdnpoli #election2025 mikedutcher.ca YouTube.com/@MikeDutcher-MakeEveryVoteCount
April 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
April 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Tasmania?! What about the election? #edmonton #edmontoncentre #cdnpoli #election2025 mikedutcher.ca
April 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
The far-right hijacked the GOP and gained power in the U.S. thanks to first-past-the-post.

Proportional representation prevents hostile takeovers—no group gets outsized influence without real voter support.

#cdnpoli #Election2025
April 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The recent actions by the provincial premiers to break down interprovincial trade barriers is a great example of how coalition governments can work with a Proportional Representation system of government. #edmontoncentre #edmonton #cdnpoli #makeeveryvotecount
March 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I received my confirmation from Elections Canada that I’m officially an Independent Candidate in the riding of Edmonton Centre for the federal election.
Mikedutcher.ca, #Edmonton, #makeeveryvotecount, #edmontoncentre, #cdnpoli
Make Every Vote Count
Mikedutcher.ca
March 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
In our First Past The Post (FPTP) election system, this riding below is typical of the results.
60% of voters in this riding have no representation. Sadly, their votes don’t count.
This outcome leaves people frustrated. We need to change the way we vote. #MakeEveryVoteCount #edmontoncentre
March 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Why did the two biggest parties say NO on a vote for doing research into electoral systems used around the world? They’ve never had to share power, and the current system allows them to govern with no accountability. They put party before country.
March 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Good morning Edmonton Centre!
March 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
A federal election is coming and our soverignty is on the line.

That's why we're looking for volunteers to deliver door hangers—and help fight for proportional representation.

Sign up here: secure.fairvote.ca/en/action/el...

Let’s ditch first-past-the-post.

Let’s make every vote count. #cdnpoli
March 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
You've been asking yourself "where is the Canadian guy"? But you knew he would show up just when we needed him.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
We Are Canadian
YouTube video by Jeff Douglas
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March 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We live in a deceptive distorted democracy. Look at these seats earned vs percentage of vote. We need to fix this electoral system like most countries have done. Make everyone’s vote count
February 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
Meanwhile, Germany just had an 83% voter turnout in its own winter election.

When a proportional system ensures that every vote directly translates into representation, people show up for democracy!
February 28, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
If @maritstilesndp.bsky.social & the Ontario NDP want to stand out from the Liberals, they should amplify their support for proportional representation.

In an election full of concerns about wasted votes & strategic voting, promising to end both should be a slam dunk!
February 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
Canada is strongest when every voice is heard.

Proportional representation unites us by ensuring every vote counts and every community is represented.

Let’s strengthen our democracy and build a government that truly reflects all Canadians!
February 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
The next big idea to move Canada forward was making sure all votes count the same.

Make 2025 the last election under FPTP.

Empower the people to chose who governs.

#ProportionalRepresentation
January 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
A reminder that EU elections use proportional representation, and if we joined, we’d be the only country in the EU still using first-past-the-post.

The last EU country to use FPTP? Well… we all know how Brexit turned out.
January 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
This is a reminder that the voting system isn't a side issue, to be tackled at a more convenient time, when we're not in the middle of the latest crisis.

The voting system is a big part of how we make decisions on everything that matters.
January 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
Divisive rhetoric and misinformation thrive under first-past-the-post, where a minority of votes can lead to majority rule.

Proportional representation ensures accountability and amplifies diverse voices.

Let’s create a system where every vote truly counts. #cdnpoli
January 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reposted by Mike Dutcher
If these MPs had put as much pressure on Trudeau to keep his electoral reform promise, they might not be facing an apocalyptic electoral wipeout that could see them fall to fourth-party status, despite still polling second in votes. globalnews.ca/news/1093899...
Quebec Liberal caucus calling for Trudeau to resign, adding to pressure | Globalnews.ca
The Liberal Party's Quebec caucus has joined the Atlantic and Ontario caucuses in calling on Justin Trudeau to resign, Global News has learned.
globalnews.ca
January 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM