The practical case against Alternative Vote (instant run-off voting in single member ridings)
Fair Vote Canada has produced a carefully documented explanation of why the Alternative Vote, used in Australian lower house elections,...
Why closed lists were rejected in Canada
Why closed lists would be rejected in Canada was accurately predicted by the Jenkins Commission in the UK: they said additional members...
How big are the regions with MMP?
How big are the regions, under MMP? Canada will very likely see a 12-month public consultation process by a special all-party...
What would the House look like with MMP using 7-MP regions?
Stéphane Dion wants a “moderate proportional” voting system. But his first proposal had no local MPs. What would Parliament look like,...
Accountable MPs and Open Lists: the key to a Canadian proportional representation model
A made-in-Canada model of proportional representation will never feature closed lists of candidates for MP. All MPs must be personally...