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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>A small group met on Wednesday, October 20 at the
Queen Street Commons to discuss our electoral system and alternatives to
it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Fair Vote's Sean Geobey led us through a review of
the First Past the Post system, Alternative Vote, Single Transferable Vote,
Proportional Representation, and Mixed Member Proportional Representation.
With Powerpoint slides and sticky notes on the wall, Sean was able to illustrate
exactly how each system works, the advantages and the pitfalls.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>For myself, I was particularly surprised at the
problems FPTP exacerbates, if not causes. I know well how the system works
as a voter, but I've never stopped to think about what the results of the system
meant. Because of the smaller group, we were able to ask questions as soon
as they came up, and spend as much time as needed on each voting
system. A relaxed, informative and very worthwhile evening!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Jennifer Ross</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>CAPP Planning Committee</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>P.S.--Please mark your calendars for our next
event, Democratic Reform roundtable, on November
11th.</FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>