Where there’s a will, there’s a way towards proportional representation

The vast majority of developed countries have adopted some element of proportional representation, and we can get there by insisting on greater honesty and integrity on this issue from our political leaders.

It’s time for a proportional system that would ensure that Canadians see themselves and their concerns fairly represented in Parliament, writes Ryan Campbell. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/Can Pac Swire

Opinion

BY RYAN CAMPBELL

November 2, 2022

Canadians are sleepwalking into a democratic crisis. Gradually decreasing voter turnout, mediocre government policy, and toxic hyperpartisanship are eroding the principles of peace, order, and good government that have been the foundations of Canada’s success for generations. Proportional represen...

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