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The unofficial non-partisan Lemmy movement to bring proportional representation to all levels of government in Canada.
🗳️Voters deserve more choice and accountability from all politicians.
Le mouvement non officiel et non partisan de Lemmy visant à introduire la représentation proportionnelle à tous les niveaux de gouvernement au Canada.
🗳️Les électeurs méritent davantage de choix et de responsabilité de la part de tous les politiciens.
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- What is Proportional Representation (PR)?
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Nous recherchons davantage de modérateurs, notamment ceux qui sont d'identité française et autochtone.
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I think it's a good move to do this while he's rising still. We need a leader like Carney who can stand up to Trump. If all hell breaks loose PP is the last one we want in charge.
While Carney's leadership qualities might seem appealing, his "open" stance on electoral reform is suspicious for an economist who should understand the mathematics.
A truly forward-thinking approach would recognize that strengthening our democratic foundations through proportional representation would better protect Canada from external threats than any individual leadership style.
I mean. He's appealing to me as I outright fear what PP will do to this country right now. That's the big appeal. Im sure I don't agree with Carney or any political leader on much. I still vote though, and do what I can to engage in the process. Every chance I've had I vote and campaign for electoral reform and more fair voting.
I genuinely respect your commitment to electoral reform and democratic engagement. That's exactly what we need more of!
Your fear of PP is completely valid, but it's telling that fear is the "big appeal" of Carney rather than actual policy alignment. This is precisely the trap FPTP sets for us - forcing strategic voting instead of voting for what we truly believe in.
Since you already campaign for electoral reform, you understand that PR would eliminate this dilemma. Under PR, you could vote your conscience without "splitting the vote" or "wasting" it. The irony is that our current system makes it harder to elect the very politicians who would implement the electoral reform you campaign for.
I hope Carney proves different from Trudeau, who abandoned reform when his preferred system wasn't recommended. But his vague stance doesn't inspire confidence when we need clear champions for democracy.
I would be so stoked to see more PR. I still feel burned Trudeau turned his back on that.