Trudeau can say what he wants, proportional representation best choice for Canada

It's off the table now, but it will be back. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government should bring in proportional representation for the sake of the country.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo leaving the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, has energetically defended his decision to break his promise on electoral reform, saying he would not do something that was harmful to Canadians just to check off a campaign promise. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY BILL JOHNSTON

February 27, 2017

On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, the newly appointed Minister of Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould, announced that the government would not be pursuing its election promise of electoral reform, attracting much opposition and public protest. In the House, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau energetically de...

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