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The most recent floor crossing in the canadian house of commons only furthers my thesis that:
1. You should care who your MP is regardless of Party Affilation & it should play a factor when voting
2. Prorep Electoral Reform must still have directly voting for candidates in a riding. (Stv, Open List, MMP with best runner up, DMP) -
#Labour and the #CAQ could both learn from #Mongolia
The establishment party in power in Mongolia has a large majority but the electoral system would of crushed them in the upcoming election.
They selfishly implemented #ProRep before the election to ensure their political survival. In the end they've actually managed to stay in power for another round.
Establishment parties should give up on their nostalgia for the days of sharing complete dominance when the writing is on the wall. Just do it. -
Two-party systems are pretty terrible at creating policies we actually want. #ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lfbyhhuopq2wwosjimeqzz5b/post/3m6fhk2yldh25 -
@CraigSauve "A record number of people felt unrepresented and uninspired by the two old parties. In response, these parties ramped up their fear campaigns and called for strategic voting. But you know as well as I do that this cannot be a long-term solution: by holding our noses and voting for ‘the least worst’ option, our democracy will eventually run out of air."
#montreal #cdnpoli #canada #montreal #electoralreform #rankedchoicevoting #prorep
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"I have said it before and I will continue to say it: calling for electoral reform in Montreal is the only viable way to ensure better democratic representation. ...I call on the people of Montreal who support this idea...to write to your elected officials and put pressure on them. Make some noise. Your voice is strong and it has an impact." ~ @CraigSauve
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122230877246258013&id=61557740403549
#cdnpoli #montreal #canada #electoralreform #prorep #rankedchoicevoting
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When an incumbent government blames vote splitting for their loss, don't fall for it.
They had the power to enact electoral reform, but they chose not to. It's a power play they all take, and it's costing us a representative #democracy
#montreal #cdnpoli #electoralreform #prorep #rankedchoicevoting #canada
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Disappointing election in #Montreal for housing, parties still have a dated “we will literally build the affordable housing” approach.
On the bright side it’s great that @CraigSauve boldly put #ProRep on the table and that two #YIMBY members of @construisonsmtl ran in #Westmount with Jessica Winton also supporting #ElectoralReform
Every progressive should have it in their platform, why not? You don’t have to make it the core of the campaign, just have it there. -
Disappointing election in #Montreal for housing, parties still have a dated “we will literally build the affordable housing” approach.
On the bright side it’s great that @CraigSauve boldly put #ProRep on the table and that two #YIMBY members of @construisonsmtl ran in #Westmount with Jessica Winton also supporting #ElectoralReform
Every progressive should have it in their platform, why not? You don’t have to make it the core of the campaign, just have it there. -
Disappointing election in #Montreal for housing, parties still have a dated “we will literally build the affordable housing” approach.
On the bright side it’s great that @CraigSauve boldly put #ProRep on the table and that two #YIMBY members of @construisonsmtl ran in #Westmount with Jessica Winton also supporting #ElectoralReform
Every progressive should have it in their platform, why not? You don’t have to make it the core of the campaign, just have it there. -
Disappointing election in #Montreal for housing, parties still have a dated “we will literally build the affordable housing” approach.
On the bright side it’s great that @CraigSauve boldly put #ProRep on the table and that two #YIMBY members of @construisonsmtl ran in #Westmount with Jessica Winton also supporting #ElectoralReform
Every progressive should have it in their platform, why not? You don’t have to make it the core of the campaign, just have it there. -
Disappointing election in #Montreal for housing, parties still have a dated “we will literally build the affordable housing” approach.
On the bright side it’s great that @CraigSauve boldly put #ProRep on the table and that two #YIMBY members of @construisonsmtl ran in #Westmount with Jessica Winton also supporting #ElectoralReform
Every progressive should have it in their platform, why not? You don’t have to make it the core of the campaign, just have it there. -
#ProportionalRepresentation gives minorities a fair voice. Not just ethnic and religious minorities, but ideological minorities, such as conservatives in blue states and liberals in red states. (plus it also fixes gerrymandering) #ProRep #FairSeats #MultipartyAmerica #EndGerrymandering
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/post/3lrxn2nofth2l -
It's time to break out of this two-party doom loop. #ProportionalRepresentation #ProRep #EndTheDuopoly #EndPolarization
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:lfbyhhuopq2wwosjimeqzz5b/post/3lr45iiblcs2h -
"Our politics are far, far. far less toxic in Australia...because there are other outlets."
"...Dr. Zeitz is joined by Vinay Orekondy, an Australian-born... democracy innovator… Together, they unpack the failures of winner-takes-all politics, the transformational potential of... #ProportionalRepresentation, and... civic hubs…" (at 6:06)
#ProRep #RankedChoiceVoting #Australia #California #democracy
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#LA! Do you like #democracy ? How about #beer? Join #ProRep Coalition at Santa Monica Brewworks on Tuesday @ 6 pm, help break up the two-party system and bring multi-party democracy to California! tin.al/OrXzDI #California #democracy #LosAngeles #SantaMonica #SoCal #ProportionalRepresentation
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Are you in #LA? Do you like #democracy ? How about #beer?
Then join #ProRep Coalition at Santa Monica Brewworks on Tuesday, May 27 at 6 pm to learn about our campaign to break up the two-party system and bring multi-party democracy to California!
#California #democracy #losangeles #santamonica #ProportionalRepresentation #ElectoralReform
https://prorepcoalition.org/so/24PRghVA6?languageTag=en&cid=33236bf0-25f4-457e-a9cc-eb94ad334421
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Strategic voting isn’t strategy — it’s survival under a broken system.
This piece nails the undemocratic cost of FPTP & why we *must* push for proportional representation in Canada.
Go read it, then let’s finally fix this mess.
📌 https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/the-strategic-voting-election-and-its-undemocratic-consequences
#Elxn44 #cdnpoli #ProRep #FairVote -
🚨 ATTENTION B.C. FRIENDS!
A fresh shot at real electoral reform is on the table!
A new all-party committee wants your views on how you your elect MLAs...
📰 Read more: https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/05/19/Fresh-Opportunity-Get-Elections-Right/
🗣 Register to present (by May 29!): https://consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultations/43
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Alberta separatism is flaring up again—but is leaving Confederation really the answer?
In my latest piece on Substack, I argue why proportional representation could offer a democratic solution to Western alienation
https://open.substack.com/pub/blakeamhamilton/p/albertas-crossroads
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This is exciting. Folks in #venturacounty are gathering signatures to bring ranked choice AND PROPORTIONAL ranked choice voting to their local elections.
Awareness of #proportionalrepresentation is growing in the U.S. right along with frustration about our polarized calcified dysfunctional politics.
I think we're going to see more local governments adopting proportional representation (Albany CA already has it for their city council election. Portland OR just adopted it.) Then the state level (that's where ProRep comes in!) Then the U.S. (Fair Representation Act). Then the WORLD HA HA HA HA HA!
Just kidding most of the world already uses PR for their elections.
#ventura #RankedChoiceVoting #rcv #prorep #california #democracy
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Millions voted in fear—again.
That’s not strategy. That’s dysfunction.
We need to fix the system, not play its game.
Read this:
📎 https://open.substack.com/pub/blakeamhamilton/p/fear-is-not-a-strategy
#ProRep #cdnpoli #ElectoralReform -
You know, my proportional representation hyper fixation has been in overdrive since the election and two revelations occur:
1. Poilievre would likely have keep his seat.
2. Singh would have likely still been rejected.
Of course this is assuming a system like STV or Open List was in place where voters still directly vote for MPs (as we should.
And I say likely because people would change how they voted a little.
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Over 19M Canadians voted this election. Still, 1 in 3 stayed home.
Why? Because their vote likely wouldn't matter.
My latest Substack piece argues why proportional representation isn't just fairer—it boosts turnout too. 🗳️
Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/blakeamhamilton/p/why-voter-turnout-matters
#ProRep #cdnpoli #ElectoralReform -
It could also be unnecessary, but it's something I think about time to time.
Also For the record by dual mandate I mean those nominated for the local single member ridings are on the open list ballot for the region automatically.
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I can't see why this couldn't work for normal MMP or AV+ though I'd prefer open list for the region vote if we were to go MMP via dual mandate.
Though I'm likely over looking something mathmatical. Especially if multi member is part if it due to ridings getting as big as 7-9 as an example.
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My motivation for this is mostly RUP related as I would want to expand the choice of single member districts to what would be in multi-member. Since it's cleaner for RUP to have follow best runner up for regional appointment, it can be seen as a pseudo-open list. AV+/STV+ model in mind.
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Hey fellow proportional representation supporters. I have a hypothetical: how do we feel about MMP or other regional top up systems like RUP with best runner up appointment but parties are allowed to run N + 1 candidates in a riding/district?
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Canada doesn’t need another false majority near miss — we need real democracy. This is the article to read right now. 🔥
We need proportional representation, not strategic voting traps.
👉 https://www.fairvote.ca/29/04/2025/canada-election-proportional-representation/
#cdnpoli #ProRep #FairVote -
18/18 Want to help? Join us at Fair Vote Canada Speak up. Get involved. Together, we can make every vote count. #Election2025 #ProRep #cdnpoli secure.fairvote.ca/en/action/ge...
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In Canada, millions of votes are wasted every election—and it’s not an accident. It’s how first-past-the-post works.
In my latest piece, I lay out why proportional representation is the only real fix for our broken democracy.
🔗 https://open.substack.com/pub/blakeamhamilton/p/wasted-votes-defective-democracy
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Edison Motors made short about cooperation in government, I couldn't help my self but give my two cents. OOPS!
https://youtube.com/shorts/t48ggvCbQLI?feature=share -
Edison Motors made short about cooperation in government, I couldn't help my self but give my two cents. OOPS!
https://youtube.com/shorts/t48ggvCbQLI?feature=share -
Edison Motors made short about cooperation in government, I couldn't help my self but give my two cents. OOPS!
https://youtube.com/shorts/t48ggvCbQLI?feature=share -
Edison Motors made short about cooperation in government, I couldn't help my self but give my two cents. OOPS!
https://youtube.com/shorts/t48ggvCbQLI?feature=share -
Edison Motors made short about cooperation in government, I couldn't help my self but give my two cents. OOPS!
https://youtube.com/shorts/t48ggvCbQLI?feature=share