[fvc-wat-disc] The ERRE Report Recommends PR & A Referendum

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Hi Sharon,

 

Given the dismissive conduct of the Minister Monsef plus the Liberals members of the ERRE focusing on the Gallagher formula, I would say the referendum compromise is not politics.  Rather, it is the Liberal party saying NO to proportional representation.  

 

All that the Liberal members had to do is support PR and the referendum option would have been another example of Conservation voter suppression.

 

From: fvc-wat-disc [mailto:fvc-wat-disc-bounces at listserv.thinkers.org] On Behalf Of Sharon Sommerville
Sent: December 1, 2016 6:33 PM
To: fvc-wat-announce at listserv.thinkers.org; fvc-wat-disc at listserv.thinkers.org
Subject: [fvc-wat-disc] The ERRE Report Recommends PR & A Referendum

 

Hello FairVoting Friends,

 

Today the ERRE committee tabled its report to Parliament.

The committee recommended proportional representation!  And, as this is politics, the committee also recommended a referendum.

 

Enormous thanks to the ERRE committee for their hard work & commitment on behalf of all of us as they tabled a majority report. Given the numerous perspectives around the table, that wasn't an easy task. 

 

Now, the report will go to Cabinet.  The Cabinet will make the final decision on what electoral reform will look like and we can expect legislation to be introduced in Parliament in the spring.  Until then, let's keep the pressure up on our MPs and our government.  If we want a fair electoral system, we need to speak up and speak out.  Write letters to the editor of the Record, the Post, the Chronicle, call, email or meet with your MP, talk to friends, neighbours and family, use social media to get out the message.  We would be happy to give a presentation on electoral systems to any group.  Just ask.

 

We have an amazing opportunity to finally get a fair electoral system!  Let's work together and make it happen!

 

With thanks,

Sharon

for FVC-WR

 

PS.,

Here is the link to the report.

 

http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=e <http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=e&Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8655791> &Mode=1&Parl=42&Ses=1&DocId=8655791

 

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