Coalition government may open door to dire electoral changes
Among the possible consequences are higher deficits, bigger government, a rise in regional tensions and a fractured nation
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Author: Lydia Miljan
Quebec’s electoral reform public education initiative falls short
How a government can claim consensus without asking the question is quite a head-scratcher
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Proportional representation breeds unstable governments
B.C.’s electoral reform referendum could lead to more shaky coalitions and less effective government
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B.C. democratic reform neither simple nor straightforward
Referendum may grant more power to B.C. politicians and bureaucrats, at democracy’s expense
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A two-step approach to electoral reform
One referendum, with little public education, is not enough for electoral reform in B.C. Voters need to have full knowledge of the consequences of their choices
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The alternative vote not a great option for Canadians or democracy
Does little to address the guiding principles of the electoral reform committee and could result in less-competitive elections
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