[fvc-wat-disc] Monsef on CBC The House

[Jennifer Ross]

I must also be remembered that "We heard loud and clear from ex-pats that
they are watching what's happening in this country, that they still have a
stake here and we're extending the franchise to them"  Just as a reminder,
ex-pats were watching what's happening in this country to the tune of 1,828
voted for that platform promise.  Electoral Reform got 15,874.

On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Sharon Sommerville <
sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks for sharing Monsef's interview Eleanor.
>
> Reading the Waterloo Region town hall report, one could see why Monsef
> would say that there was no consensus for change which was part of her
> message in this interview.  If the WR report was indicative of other MP
> town hall reports then we have a self fulfilling process.
>
> She stated that she heard from passionate folks supporting PR & FPTP.  I
> have attended 4 consultation meetings: three town halls and one ERRE
> committee open mic meeting.  There was no strong support for FPTP at any
> of those meetings.  All meetings were in SW Ont. or Toronto, so that may
> bias the views.
>
> She stated that FVC's statement that the straw vote at the beginning of
> each of her town halls didn't included a vote on PR.  We have our town hall
> on video & I would like to review that segment of the meeting. Don't know
> if it is on our website yet, if not I will be in touch with Laurel to see
> if we can take a look at the section of the meeting. I remember the straw
> poll but don't recall if there was a vote on PR or if it was simply for a
> more general electoral system change. Does anyone else have a clear memory
> of the vote?
>
> One thing that she didn't confirm was the strong, clear and definitive
> policy that all Liberal MPs campaigned on.  That seems to be forgotten.
>
> We should write to The House to remind the Liberals of their campaign
> promise.
>
> Thanks again Eleanor, very interesting and a great help!
>
> Cheers,
> Sharon
>
> On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 8:49 AM, Eleanor Grant <eleanor7000 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 10-minute interview with host Chris Hall, Sat Nov 26:
>>
>> http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thehouse/catherine-mckenna-on-her-
>> green-blueprint-and-dealing-with-trump-1.3868982?autoplay=true
>>
>> Segment starts at apx 22:22
>>
>> What do you think?
>>
>> Eleanor
>>
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