Submission List
To read a submission in full, click on the submitter's name/number
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The next by-election should use an experimental ballot
form with 'None-of-the-Above' (NOTA) as an option. If
the voters accept this option, it should be adopted for the next
provincial election in all ridings. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: John Allen West and Virginia Ayers
Date: Mar 16, 2004
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The Assembly should hear presentations in plenary session and
should be chaired by a randomly appointed
chairperson. Members of the Assembly who do
not think there should be electoral change should surrender their
seats. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: John Allen West and Virginia Ayers
Date: Feb 07, 2004
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The option of rejecting all candidates should enter the voter's
mind before the names of the candidates. 'None of the
Above' entry should come before the list of candidates, renamed
'None of the Listed'. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Alex Abacus
Date: Mar 24, 2004
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After studying the options, I would like to see a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system here in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Abrams
Date: Aug 14, 2004
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I want my vote to count. Really count, and with proportional
representation [PR], it will, every time. It's about time we caught
up with the rest of the world. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Achbar
Date: Jun 07, 2004
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The current number of MLAs should be reduced by
ten. Ten 'party seats' should be created and
filled by a province wide proportional vote based on a
separate ballot taken at the same time as the election for MLAs. [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: William Adair
Date: Jun 08, 2004
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'Thoughts and feelings on how the election procedure should be
changed.' [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: William D Adair
Date: Aug 25, 2004
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I am in favour of proportional representation, that is, legislative
seats should be assigned based on the percentage of popular vote
for a particular party, even if that can lead to a minority or
coalition government. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Hal Adam
Date: Mar 22, 2004
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The MMP system may be the best choice for BC, in that it is
easily understood and the results are known very
quickly. No matter what system is adopted, it would be
an improvement over the present First Past the Post System. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Neil Adam
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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A proposal to adopt a majority electoral system [AV] or one
based on proportional representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Deron Adams
Date: Jul 04, 2004
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I would like to see BC develop a system like Germany has
[MMP]. The system should be province-wide, not
different from region to region. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patrick Adams
Date: Jul 09, 2004
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Representation based on the proportion of votes received [PR] is
a means of attaining a much needed balance in our Provincial
legislature and across the country, enhancing the representation of
women and minority groups. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pat Adams
Date: Jul 14, 2004
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'I want to add my voice to other and urge you not to abandon the
first-past-the-post system we have now in the
province.' [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Neale Adams
Date: Aug 24, 2004
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I adcovate proportional representation because with
PR, those elected would have to communicate instead of shouting
past each other. Then perhaps more people on the fringe
would have their concerns listened to. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christine C Adolph
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I would like to put in a word for proportional representation
[PR]. The Green Party won 12% of the vote at the last BC election
but no seats as a result of the current outdated and unfair
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carolyn Affleck
Date: Jul 28, 2004
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There should be an opportunity to vote for "none of the above"
on the ballot. This allows for a chance to show no confidence in
the government process or for the candidates who are put
forward. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Ed Aiken
Date: Mar 24, 2004
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I believe that in order to ensure we have a truly democratic
society we must have proportional representation. After
researching various PR options, I prefer the Mixed Member
Proportional Voting System (MMP). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Don Aitken
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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As a former resident of Germany, I am very familiar with
the MMP. It has allowed smaller parties to be
represented in parliament resulting in a more dynamic
political system which allows for new currents to have some input.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karin Albert
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I support the New Zeland model of proportional representation
(Mixed Member Proportional, MMP). I believe MMP is the superior
manner to ensure voters in BC a voice in how their
province is governed. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Charlene Alexander
Date: May 07, 2004
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I feel mixed member proportional representation (MMP) is the
best for British Columbia. With our diverse population this would
ensure the fairest election of all parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob Alexander
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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A mixed member proportional (MMP) system is recommended coupled
with a ranked voting system (based on points) to elect the members
from single member districts. This would ensure
accurate electoral representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica Alford
Date: Jun 24, 2004
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A Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system elects
individuals to government in a superior and more democratic way; a
wider spectrum of voters needs are served and more parties are
given their fair share of the votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Allan
Date: Apr 13, 2004
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The UK has recently tried out all the main types of electoral
system, with MMP systems introduced for many elections. But MMP has
caused a number of problems and the Single Transferable Vote
[STV] is now seen to be the superior system. [4
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Crispin Allard
Date: May 26, 2004
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I think a proportional representation system as is currently
used in New Zealand [MMP] will stregthen our democracy. The system
itself encourages collaborative decision-making for the highest
good of the majority of citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frances Allden
Date: Jun 22, 2004
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MMP allows people both to make strategic votes and have their
true views reflected; an even better choice
for voters would result if the party lists were open in order to
allow voters to select a preferred candidate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jennifer Allin
Date: May 01, 2004
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A 79-seat MMP proposal featuring no party lists, no
discrimination against independents, recognition of regional
diversity, a representative relationship between MLAs and electors,
and seats for First Nations. [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Allington, BC Democratic Alliance Policy and
Communications Chair
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I would recommend that the members read the novel In the
Wet by Neville Shute. It presents an interesting idea for
voter reform. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Mr Doug Alpen
Date: Sep 13, 2004
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Some suggested reforms for the electoral & governmental
process (both Provincial & Federal). [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: A Alta
Date: Jun 17, 2004
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Please record my wish to see the new provincial election process
of mixed member proportional representation [MMP] implemented. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Ames
Date: Aug 13, 2004
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I favour the adoption of a mixed member proportional [MMP]
system. I realise there is no “perfect”
system, but of all the ones I have studied, this offers the most
balanced representation in my estimation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pete Amyoony
Date: May 06, 2004
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'Electoral Systems of the United Kingdom and Germany: A Case
Study Comparison of Single Member Plurality and Popular
Representation'. British Columbia should adopt a
proportional electoral system similar to that of
Germany. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christopher Anderson
Date: Dec 08, 2003
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I would like to see a mixed system, with about half the seats in
the legislature elected from party lists according to the
porportion of popular vote received by the party, and the rest of
the seats representing local constituencies [MMP]. [1 page]...
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Anderson
Date: Jun 16, 2004
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MMP offers an appealing mixture of local representation and
parliamentary constituencies that accurately reflect the spectrum
of political opinions in the population at large. I am not in
favour of the "Preferential-Plus" proposal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Anderson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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'Submission to the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral
Reform' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Barry Anderson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
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'Proportional Representation, Why? Because the
present voting system, First Past The Post (FPTP), distorts
elections, producing results that are undemocratic' [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lars Anderson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
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'Surveys indicate full MMP or STV would be rejected at a
referendum; we propose a "Moderate Mixed System", midway between
our present system and full MMP, and submit that MMS is
superior to full MMP or STV in several ways.' [71 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maxwell Anderson
Date: Sep 21, 2004
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'Letter from Doris Anderson, President of Fair Vote Canada re
Error in Presentation before the Citizens' Assembly September
11' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doris Anderson
Date: Sep 22, 2004
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I wish to reinforce the Council's view that the fairest option
is MMP since it balances pro rep with regional representation and
provides the greatest likelihood that each vote will find
representation in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Saul Arbess
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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First past the post election wins are no longer
working. Some form of preferential
voting similar to the Australian method
[AV] appears to work well. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan and George Archibald
Date: Jun 10, 2004
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'MMP for BC: A proposal for Mixed Member Proportional Voting to
Elect Members of the Legislative Assembly in British
Columbia' [29 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter L Arcus
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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My preference for an electoral system is the MMP (New Zealand)
model. I feel it is the most appropriate system for our province
because it is reasonably uncomplicated and would maintain adequate
rural representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Thomas Armstrong
Date: May 16, 2004
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I feel confident entrusting the members of the
Citizens' Assembly with the task of assessing the way we
elect our MLAs and will take their recommendation very seriously if
the process ends in a referendum. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Ms Errin Armstrong
Date: Jan 27, 2004
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Please implement Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP).
It is fair and has been proven around the world. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kris Arndt
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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Proportionality, choice, stability, institutional reform and
local links are not inherently incompatible goals for an electoral
system and could all be achieved with some form of proportional
representation or mixed proportional system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Ashdown
Date: Jan 19, 2004
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I feel electoral reform is necessary in order to represent all
voters under proportional representation [PR]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Pearl Ashley
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I feel it is vital that British Columbia move towards a full
proportional representation [PR] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Ashton
Date: May 25, 2004
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Democracy in BC can only gain back some lustre by attacking the
waste of 79 representatives who use the resources of our Province
for self-aggrandizement while eroding services to the people who
need them. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Democratic government
Author: Harry F Atkinson
Date: May 14, 2004
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I would like to see a seperate vote for our MLAs and
the Premier. I may want to vote for one person for Premier but I
may want someone else for my MLA -- similar to the American system
I suppose. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Ms Susan Atkinson
Date: Sep 06, 2004
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Since every vote will count under an MMP system, I believe it
will inspire interest in elections and good government, and will
help provide greater political stability. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barry Azevedo
Date: May 19, 2004
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Proportional representation [PR] is much more
democratic. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glen Backus
Date: Jun 17, 2004
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I favour a mixed member proportional [MMP] system. The current
system needs to be changed so my vote counts! Democracy is at risk
in the present system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gretchen Backus
Date: Jun 19, 2004
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Whichever system of electoral distribution is chosen, without
rules to require honourable behaviour you will never get honourable
representatives to work for you. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: D Bailey
Date: Jun 07, 2004
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The electoral system should be modified to give each voter one
'for' and one 'against' vote on the ballot paper. This
would encourage middle of the road candidates and foster more
compromise and agreement in parliament. [6 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Other
Author: Robert Baker
Date: Dec 28, 2003
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I would like to see the MMP replace our present system. I truly
do believe that we need in this Province and Country to
re-enfrancise the many people that feel so disenfrancised by the
present sytem. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Jim Baker
Date: Apr 15, 2004
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By choosing the MMP system, we would join 70 countries
throughout the world who have reformed their electoral systems to
more equitably and effectively represent the votes of their
citizens. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Louella Baker
Date: May 22, 2004
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The MMP system will provide a more balanced and stable
government and opposition, as well as improved democracy, since
smaller parties will also be able to have a voice in the
legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Baker
Date: Jun 06, 2004
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Please do not let one group of individuals in favour of one
specific form of pro-rep, hijack the Assembly. Let the final
presenters be a true reprentatation of the people that spoke and
submitted presentations to the Assembly. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Mr Jim Baker
Date: Aug 10, 2004
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From all the reading I have done about proportional
representation, my choice is for the same system that is used in
New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Herman Bakker
Date: Apr 10, 2004
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I prefer the MMP, mixed proportional voting system.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Olive Balabanov
Date: Apr 13, 2004
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Of the 5 principles which should be used to improve the
electoral system -- proportionality, more choice, stable
government, institutional reform & the ehancement of
links to local communities -- the most important is
proportionality. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Roy Ball
Date: Jan 09, 2004
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I favour the mixed member proportional [MMP] method
as it is simple and results in a good compromise between
proportional representation and local representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roy Ball
Date: May 06, 2004
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I want an electoral system that distributes seats according to
the percentage of votes each party/candidate receives.
I like the idea of two votes [MMP], one for the electoral district
candidate/representative, and one for the party. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anna Banana
Date: May 26, 2004
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Proportionality is the most important electoral principle. With
the help of MMP, our public representatives can represent the will
of the public in as accurate a way as possible while retaining
local representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Bancroft
Date: Apr 11, 2004
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Although STV has many aspects that make it quite interesting and
worth serious consideration, it is ultimately not in this
province's interest as a goal of electoral reform. For this
purpose, our best bet is MMP. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Bancroft
Date: Aug 08, 2004
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MMP offers all voters an opportunity to vote for people, and for
the party policies they believe in. It'd be especially democratic
if we, rather than the parties, can create the list of candidates
who may be chosen to represent us. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Janine Bandcroft
Date: Jun 09, 2004
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There are many reforms needed in our electoral system but
chosing to use the New Zealand model of a mixed member proportional
(MMP) system would be an excellent first step. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Al Bangay
Date: Apr 18, 2004
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A first step to making government more accountable is by making
the electoral system more
representative of the votes cast. The best way to
achieve this goal is a mixed member proportional (MMP) system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Bangay
Date: May 06, 2004
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I am part of the over 70% of those making submissions who favour
the MMP model. STV cannot make the claim to be more democratic than
the MPP system, since the voting system at the polls is more
complex. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Mr Alan Bangay
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I believe that the MMP system would be the best system to adopt
in BC. It would allow for both regional as well as
party representation in our legislature. It would also
make my vote (and everyone else's) count for something. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy Barnes
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I want a vote that counts in the province that I live and work
in, and in my opinion the best method is the MMP, mixed member
proportional electoral system! [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Barrett
Date: Apr 27, 2004
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I am in favour of electoral change in this province. I choose
the MMP system as I feel that it is a fair system that benefits all
citizens of the province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Barrett
Date: May 07, 2004
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From the bit of research that we’ve done, it sounds
like the type of representational system they have in New Zealand
[MMP] might work. It sounds a bit complicated, but it
seems to more fairly reflect voters’
intentions. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glenda Bartosh and Peter Lisicin
Date: Aug 31, 2004
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No system is absolutely perfect, but the current first past the
post system is the most stable system. In a proportional
system, the smaller parties will have disproportionately greater
and consequently menacingly disruptive power. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr Bijan Basak
Date: May 15, 2004
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An Election Committee should regulate all aspects of the
electoral process. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Christopher Andrew Bateman
Date: Nov 13, 2003
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BC should set its course toward Proportional Representation
[PR]. I think the preferential plus system is a really bad idea and
will split this province even more than it is. Our old
majority system clearly does not work anymore. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Bates
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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A design for an event registry for a series of elections. [1 page +
4 pages of diagrams, not scanned]
Category: Other
Author: Paul Baubien
Date: Sep 08, 2003
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After two years of due consideration, I feel that a mixed member
proportional representation [MMP] system such as they have in
Germany and New Zealand is the worst possible electoral system,
except for all the rest. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marshall Bauman
Date: Jun 22, 2004
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I sincerely hope we will see a Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP] System in BC, and in Canada too
eventually. First past the post elections are won by
whoever has the most money, and primarily cater to
influence peddlers. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jennifer Bazett
Date: Apr 28, 2004
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I have had to make very difficult choices when I believed in a
local candidate but not their party's platform (or vice versa).
Proportional representation [with MMP] would allow my
voting voice to be heard much more clearly. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sandra Beagley
Date: Apr 30, 2004
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Under the present system, a vote for a third party only serves
to elect one of the parties I don't want and my voice is
lost. A form of mixed member proportional
representation [MMP] is required. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Margaret Beattie
Date: Jun 01, 2004
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Constitutional Test Case Centre of the Faculty of Law, University
of Toronto: A challenge to the Canada Elections Act
based on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. [2
pages+link]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Professor David Beatty
Date: Apr 01, 2004
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I would like a mixed proportional representation [MMP] voting
system for BC (like the one they have in New Zealand).
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lesley Beaulieu
Date: May 21, 2004
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MMP should be adopted for BC but party lists under an
MMP system must be regionally and ethnically diverse,
balanced between females and males and across age ranges if they
are going to be acceptable to a broad spectrum of voters. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Regional representation
Author: Lara Beckett
Date: May 02, 2004
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I want the choice to vote for an individual from my region of
the province and I want to vote for a party that includes my
values. I want an electoral system where it is obvious how each
member is elected. I support MMP to achieve this. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lara Beckett
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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Whatever voting system or seat distribution method BC chooses,
it should be the same across the province; urban and rural ridings
should not have different voting systems or single member and
multimember ridings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Mr. Michael Bednarski
Date: Mar 09, 2004
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If British Columbians want some form of proportional voting
system than maintains some form of local constituency, I would
either recommend an open-list system or single transeferable vote
with three to seven members per constituency. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Bednarski
Date: May 24, 2004
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I am in full support of electoral reform. I would like to see
some sort of proportional representation [PR] system in
order to prevent repeats of the current overwhelming majority in
the BC provincial government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anita Bedo
Date: Aug 12, 2004
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The Assembly's efforts should be directed towards pressuring the
existing parties to change their non-democratic methods of
selecting candidates, and suggesting a "free votes"
to force MLAs to vote the wishes of their constituents.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Robert Beech
Date: May 13, 2004
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I support mixed proportional representation [MMP]. I believe
that the voter would feel (and be) better represented and that
voter participation would increase. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marilyn Belak
Date: Apr 22, 2004
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I strongly support a proportional representation [PR]
electoral system for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kaleb Belak
Date: Sep 01, 2004
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I believe that a system like New Zealand's [MMP] would benefit
the North and remote areas of the province but the fear of losing
any headway we have made is making it difficult for leaders to
embrace the idea of change. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Marilyn Belak, City Councillor, Dawson
Creek
Date: Aug 05, 2004
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I fully support the MMP electoral system as used currently in
New Zealand. Our current electoral system simply does not reflect a
true proportional account of voter's across Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ray Belanger
Date: Jun 01, 2004
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Voters should have the choice of 'none of the above' printed on
ballots at election time. This would increase the
accountability of politicians to the public. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wes Beliveau
Date: Dec 02, 2003
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It is critical to the future of this province that our electoral
system be reformed so that the number & political
persuasion of elected officials more closely mirrors that of BC
voters. The Assembly should study the suitability of
MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Louise Bell
Date: May 13, 2004
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We support the MMP electoral system, as practised in
New Zealand and Germany. This is the most democratic and fairest
representation available of all the systems currently at use in the
world's democracies. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kevin Bell and Patricia Mason
Date: Jun 17, 2004
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I favour PR-STV. To improve party proportionality and to
encourage a high turnout with voluntary voting, I propose that the
exact number of MLAs elected by each district should not be
finalised until after the votes are cast. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Chris Benham
Date: Sep 04, 2004
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I believe we are in critical times whereby democracy is not
being served because we have a skewed system of representation. It
is essential that we reform the present system immediately. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shannon Bennett
Date: Aug 06, 2004
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A number of changes should be made to BC politics.
Voters should only have a choice between parties and the voting
process should be computerized. [4 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Mr Dale Bennett
Date: Jul 29, 2003
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I dare the 160 members of Citizens’
Assembly to assemble a whole new democratic system proposed to
Canada and the world and publish it yourselves. [4 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Rick Benoit
Date: Jun 01, 2004
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'The Direct Negative Vote' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bradley J Benson
Date: Aug 23, 2004
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Perhaps the system could be completely changed by eliminating
political parties. MLAs would
act in the best interest of the province with input from
their own constituents and with none of the concern of following
party lines. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Jeanne Berdan
Date: Jun 18, 2004
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I recommend preferential voting [the alternative
vote] for British Columbia. It might
moderate the wild swings in representation and unbalanced numbers
that have caused us so much ideologically-inspired grief over the
past decade. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Desmond Berghofer
Date: Mar 24, 2004
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The quality of democracy would be improved if citizens had the
right to introduce their own proposals or laws to be put
to the people's vote, and the right to change or veto laws passed
by parliament. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Desmond Berghofer
Date: Mar 26, 2004
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I am for the MMP system. I am against the STV
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frederick Bergman
Date: Aug 11, 2004
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I prefer proportional government. The
legislature should have a total of 1,000 votes; each
elected representative will have the proportional voting power of
his party’s proportional vote from the public. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Larry Bergquist
Date: May 05, 2004
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Prorep [PR] is necessary for democracy in BC. Smaller
parties and important issues need to be represented in our
political system. It will also make the political system more
reflective of the real diversity of people and viewpoints. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andy Bernhart
Date: May 25, 2004
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I think the present method is as good as any. It is
simple. It may be unfair on the rare occasion, but I
submit that any other system would be worse, and on more than the
'rare occasion'. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Dr Alastair Berry
Date: Apr 15, 2004
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The electoral system which recommends itself most to
me is the preferential voting one [AV] used in
Australia. It is fairer than our current system and avoids the many
problems inherent in a proportional representation system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Berry
Date: Jul 04, 2004
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The linked document argues for the creation of a senate
for British Columbia [a second chamber for the BC
legislature]. The new chamber would represent the
diversity of regional interests within the Province. [3
pages]
Category: Link/reference to other resources, Regional representation, Other
Author: Chad Bester
Date: Nov 03, 2003
|
There is growing rift between the urban and the rural
communities of BC which would be made worse by proportional
representation. We should have special
regional MLA's, and a provision for a regional veto of legislation.
[4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Chad Bester
Date: Apr 20, 2004
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'BC Citizens Electoral Bill of Rights' [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Chad Bester
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
I strongly support a system of proportional representation
[PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Bhalla
Date: Jun 27, 2004
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I am definitely a proponent of proportional representation
[PR] in British Columbia. I feel the current system is
inadequate and unfair. I believe that more people will vote if they
know that their vote will count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Bielski
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
I would like to see BC move towards proportional representation
[PR]. Currently, small political parties are effectively locked out
of power by the neccessity of raising large amounts of money for
advertising. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Bierley
Date: Jun 08, 2004
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I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system similar to the
one they have adopted in New Zealand. It is simple enough to
understand and accomplishes my goals of representation by popular
vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Biggs
Date: Aug 18, 2004
|
I highly favour a proportional representation system
of electing the government BC with less adversarial politics than
at present. Too little time is spent in productive
discussion aimed at resolving problems for the benefit of citizens.
[1 page]
...
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Billy
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I am impressed with the Citizens' Assembly process and
know that other Canadian provinces, indeed even our own federal
government is also impressed, and watching to see how it is being
done. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Mary E Billy
Date: Jun 16, 2004
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An electronic parliament would make citizens' assemblies a
permanent feature of government and would establish a truly
participatory democracy [1 page + link]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Hans Bingel
Date: Feb 05, 2004
|
BC badly needs a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
voting system, not a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. In
general this would provide a truer democracy; in particular this
would soften the severity of election swings. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Birney
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
We need better representation in the legislature; the
Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) system used in New Zealand is one
system that will give us better representation in
the BC legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Blacoe
Date: May 11, 2004
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With an MMP system, there will be less doubt about
who the people of BC support and force those in power to work
together for all. Citizens will feel more empowered, and may become
more involved with the workings of our province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Conor Blair
Date: Jun 19, 2004
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I prefer a party list system of proportional representation with
the party leader at the top of a
party list of candidates. Candidates would be
elected in proportion to the votes gained
by each party list. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Henry Blok
Date: Apr 20, 2004
|
I passionately believe that we need a more democratic system
that better represents today's society. A mixed system
[MMP] of locally elected candidates and party lists (see Germany)
would produce more stable and thoughtful governments. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helga Bohmert
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I favour of some form of mixed proportional representation [MMP]
in future BC elections. This system preserves local representation
while ensuring that elected seats more accurately reflect the
popular vote. I am against STV. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Cliff Boldt
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Eleven changes should be made to our system of representative
government. [4 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Theo Bolstad
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I believe that the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system would
be the best and fairest for the people of British Columbia. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kenneth Bond
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
An MMP system with an open list is the most useful model
to adopt if it takes adequate consideration of those of us living
in rural British Columbia. Clearly a threshold needs to be set to
preclude too many parties receiving seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Ms Penelope Bonnett
Date: Jun 02, 2004
|
I believe the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] System
would provide the best electoral system for BC, helping to address
regional inequities such as the rural/urban split and provide a
means of making every vote count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Michael Bonnor
Date: Sep 12, 2004
|
No matter what system will be suggested undoubtedly it will have
flaws but it will be a great improvement on what we have
today. First-past-the-post has brought us years of
democratically elected dictatorships. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suan Booiman
Date: Mar 29, 2004
|
The main challenge with proportional representation is to change
the vision of government from 'some people up there' who have
ultimate power, to a body of democratically elected
people representing all sectors of society. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Boon
Date: May 04, 2004
|
I support the work of the Citizens' Assembly and the
basic concept of proportional representation [PR]. I am
concerned that a political party appears to be trying to hijack a
specifically non-partisan process. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Ms Sonja Boon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I suggest a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] type
system similar to that of New Zealand. British Columbia
should provide leadership in Canada in this kind of voting
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laverne M Booth
Date: May 11, 2004
|
Canadians need more incentive to vote at election; government
could give tax breaks and other such incentives to ensure people
are making full use of their democratic rights. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Miriam Booy
Date: Mar 25, 2004
|
I am impressed with the Nick Loenen's system, but whatever system
is recommended, we must ensure that smaller parties,
such as the Green Party, the Unity Party and any other party that
may materialize, can have some representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Arthur Borle
Date: May 25, 2004
|
After reading about several different types of voting systems,
it seems to me that the fairest is the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system with open lists so that voters
can rank the candidates on the list.`[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Arno Boss
Date: May 31, 2004
|
Approval Voting (a revised version of the presentation made
to the Citizens' Assembly hearing in
Vancouver on May 3, 2004). [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alex Boston
Date: May 04, 2004
|
I believe MMP is best because a party's overall share of seats
in the legislature should equal its share of votes.
Government would become less adversarial and radical swings in
government policy would be a thing of the past. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Claire and E Bouchard
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am in full support of the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
system of voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Boucher
Date: Jun 22, 2004
|
MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward and transparent. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Boucher
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I urge the Assembly to change our electoral system to a
Proportional Representation [PR] system. This would give
us something resembling pure democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Boucher
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I support a system similar to the mixed member proportional
system [MMP] because it encourages voter participation
and makes the application of each vote more democratic. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kory Boulton
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
The current electoral system does not fairly represent the will
of the public. I believe that some system of proportional
representation [PR] needs to be developed and placed before the
public for approval. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Bouman
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support electoral reform that will work towards proportional
representation [PR]. All citizens will feel that their vote counts
once we have proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Louise Bourassa
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The most suitable form of PR is the Irish system of Single
Transferable Voting (STV) because it is a
candidate-based voting system rather than a party-based
one. While other forms of PR (such as MMP)
have value, STV is better. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Terrill Bouricius
Date: Apr 25, 2004
|
By changing our electoral system to some form of mixed
proportional representation, similar to New Zealand, we can foster
commitment and cooperation of the people of BC toward positive
participation in social change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Bourne
Date: Apr 13, 2004
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Keep the same number of ridings. Any candidate receiving over
50% of votes in his/her riding would be elected. In other ridings,
MLAs would be selected from party representatives with the most
votes but based on proportionality. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: A. Edward Bowers
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
It is clear to me that proportional
representation [PR] is clearly and hands down the best
system of democracy humans have been able to employ on a large
scale to date. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Chris Bowers
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am writing to give my support to the system of proportional
representation (Mixed Member Proportional, MMP) as modeled in New
Zealand. I think this is the best available way to give a voice to
the people who vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nathan Bowes
Date: May 13, 2004
|
MMP will help voters to
feel that their vote actually counts, especially when
they want to see change, and will end this "voting for a party I
dislike to avoid a party I dislike more" syndrome we've come to
accept normal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marc Bowes
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
I favour MMP because it allows minority voices to be
represented. Parties need to be heard so
that they can attract those who share their core
values. In comparison to MMP, the STV system is less
voter friendly. [two pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Bowles
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I would like to see proportional representation [PR]
implemented. There are many forms of PR, many of which would be
appropriate, the main goal would be for the popular vote to be
counted towards each party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Boyce
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I favour PR because it gives all viewpoints a voice in the
legislature. Failing that, I like the model where
voters rank the candidates (one for first choice, 2 for
second etc) and the one with the lowest score is elected [Borda].
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Lorraine Boychuk
Date: Jun 14, 2004
|
At present only the majority is represented in our
riding. We need a way for all views to be
counted. At this time, I believe that a system of
proportional representation [PR] would give me the best option to
achieve this goal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lori Boychuk
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
My prefence is for the New Zealand system - MMP. It seems the
best method and the easiest for people to
follow. Thank you all for all your great
work on this subject. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret Bradfield
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
I support mixed proportional representation [MMP] and
urge your members to also support it; it is the simplest and most
direct way to address the inequalities in the system.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Bradford
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I strongly support Mixed Member Proportional voting for
BC. This is preferable to other systems, including
single transferable vote [STV]. MMP is clear, fair and actualizes
democracy more than the current or other possible systems. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lisa Bramson
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I strongly urge you to recommend MMP for BC voters. We must have
a system that includes the wide range of our citizens, and must be
relatively simple, or voters won't understand it enough to vote for
it in a referendum. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lisa Bramson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I believe it is critcal that electoral reform be undertaken.
Reform is needed to engage a larger segment of the population in
the political process and to break free from the adversarial
political climate fostered by our current system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Braumandl
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Submission supporting the adoption of MMP [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Emeritus Helmut Brauss
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
[Submission withdrawn from the website on 3 December
2004 at the request of the author of the submission]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maureen Breckon
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
A preferential voting system should be use
to elect constituency members with additional members
chosen, in proportion to the party vote, chosen from
unsuccesful party candidates in the order of their vote share [MMP
with AV]. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave and Irene Brekke
Date: Aug 07, 2003
|
I strongly encourage the selection of a New Zealand-style Mixed
Member Proportional election system. I don't want my vote to be
wasted, and I favour coalitions as a way of reaching decisions that
are supported by a majority of voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Fred Bremmer
Date: Apr 13, 2004
|
I can't believe the assembly has chosen STV advocates as 3 of
the 9 final presenters, even though only 4% of the BC respondants
were in favor of STV. Please choose MMP as the
referendum option. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Fred Bremmer
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I support a system similar to the MMP system adopted by NZ in
the 1990s which combines PR with some local representation. I also
think that MMP enjoys the most public support in BC currently and
would be supported in a referendum. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Casey Brennan
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Having lived with the results of the mixed member proportional
[MMP] system in Germany I can only emphasize the
importance of not implementing it in BC. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Paul Brenneisen
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
I would like to make a formal submission in favour of the MMP
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dallin Brenton
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I am writing to express my strong desire for electoral reform in
BC. I favour proportional representation
[PR] because we need a fairer voting system to make the
number of seats won proportional to the number of votes won. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nicole Breuer
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I favour some variant of proportional representation [PR]
because all votes would translate into actual
representation. It would be more difficult
to force through legislation pushed by lobbly groups
behind the scenes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alfred J Breuer
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
We need a type of proportional representation [PR] as we
are a society that has grown out of the first past the post system.
We are more connected and we should all play a more active role in
politics. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Reg Brick
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
I am in favour of an MMP proportional
representation system. MMP would provide a
forum where all BCers would be made to feel as though their votes
are represented and that their voices will be heard in the
legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Brooks
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
The matter of governing in an open and transparent way may seem
an Olympic leap away from reality in a Canadian provincial
legislature. However, certain rules, like many in effect in US
state legislatures, may precipitate it. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Arthur Broomhall
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
I have felt more and more disenfranchised, as my MPs and MLAs,
for the first time, actively ignore my input. It is my
hope that some kind of MMP electoral system will increase the
respect of politicans for their constituents. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Delores Broten
Date: May 07, 2004
|
An argument for a mixed-member proportional system [MMP] for
BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Broughton
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Six necessary reforms; lifting parliamentary immunity;
decentralizing parliamentary reform; public accountability
commissioner; state funded legal counsel for all; passing
whistleblower law & longer terms; ending judicial
tyranny. [5 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change, Minority representation
Author: Dr Carole Ann Brown
Date: May 28, 2004
|
MMP would increases legitimacy by facilitating the
exchange of ideas and by allowing minority influence. Governments
are only effective when the citizens have confidence in the
institutions and the process by which they are formed. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eric Brown
Date: May 28, 2004
|
Six recommendations for reforms needed to make Canada a
respectable modern democracy. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change, Minority representation
Author: Dr Carole Ann Brown
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I would like to see a system such as New Zealand’s
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP), one where fewer votes
are wasted and smaller parties can win seats, giving a variety of
opposition voices. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Douglas S Brown
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
Some system of PR will represent all voters' philosophies in the
legislature. This would result in a much more legitimate
government. The system used in NZ [MMP] seems the fairest and most
effective of all the systems I have read about. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian D Brown
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
'Why do we vote and what do we expect of our voting
system?' [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Les Brown
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I support electoral reform, in favour of proportional
representation. Most modern democracies now use some form of PR. I
would also argue in favour of some tiered system of neighborhoods
or cantons with 'town hall' meetings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dan Bruiger
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I favour the preferential ballot because I believe that the
requirement of picking up support on the second round of counting
will drive political parties to the centre.
Proportional representation may give too much power to
parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mel Brundige
Date: Apr 05, 2004
|
Any electoral changes which allow parties to appoint
representatives based on a percentage of the popular vote will
re-enforce the major weakness of the existing system. Voters must
vote for individuals who should represent them. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Albert Brunham
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
MMP would ensure that the number of seats granted to
a party reflected the level of support they garnered in
the voting process, while ensuring that consituencies still have a
point person that is responsible to them. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kori Brus
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
The Mixed Member Proportional electoral system would be better
for BC than the Single Transferable Vote. MMP would be a more
accurate representation of what voters voted for
& would lead to more women being elected. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Lisa Bryan
Date: May 14, 2004
|
When citizens do not feel represented, then they loose hope,
initiative and the motivation to be involved in the political
arena. As a 'youth' of today, I am strongly urging British Columbia
to adopt an MMP voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marion Bryan
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
Copy of article by Mich Anderson 'B.C. Vote Reform Could Lock in
Right Wing'. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Diana Brynlee
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I favour a Mixed Proportional Representation (MMP) voting system
for British Columbia and hope, in the final analysis, you recommend
it. I would also like to see a change for mandatory
voting just as Australia has. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diana Brynlee
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
The MMP system would be fairer than the current first
past the post system, and also relatively simple. The
party lists should be open so voters can select the best person in
the party, not the party determining the rankings. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Matthew Buchanan
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I am in favour of changing the current voting system to a system
of Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruby Buick
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
As a BC resident I would like to give support to the New Zealand
method of proportional representation [MMP]. I believe this is a
more fair way to give everyone in the Province a say in how our
government operates. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Buller
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I would like BC to change its election process to proportional
representation. This is the most democratic method of electing
officials. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Kelly Bunting
Date: May 03, 2004
|
'Now it the Time for a Futile Gesture' (Mony Python). A
criticism of the current electoral system and
an argument for proportional representation. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: M Burbidge
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I fully support a revision to the current electoral system, one
which would have some proportion of the seats to be distributed
among parties according to their percentage
share of overall votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Martha Burd
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am in favour of MMP. I don't mind my riding being enlarged as
at least one of my votes would count and I really believe there
should be more fairness in the system under which we vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Barbara Bures-Leslie
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I have always found it difficult to decide for whom to vote,
because of the peculiar and outdated electoral system we have
here. Any PR system would be acceptable, but I would
prefer a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Joop Burgerjon
Date: May 17, 2004
|
I have always found it difficult to decide for whom
to vote, because of the peculiar and outdated electoral system we
have here. Any PR system would be acceptable, but I
would prefer a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jessie Burgerjon
Date: May 17, 2004
|
My vote is not being translated into representation
at all. I vote but it is not counted for the party for whom I voted
in any way that matters. This is extremely frustrating
and will result in me and others not voting at all. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Paula Burgerjon
Date: May 21, 2004
|
Yes to proportional representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Robert Burgess
Date: Jun 05, 2004
|
MMP will help voters to
feel that their vote actually counts, especially when
they want to see change, and will end this "voting for a party I
dislike to avoid a party I dislike more" syndrome we've come to
accept normal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Montana Burgess
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
I think proportional representation [PR] is the best way
to get more people involved in the voting process. If we can see
that our vote counts, we are much more likely to exercise our
right. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Debora Burgess
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
I favour MMP with non-constituency seats making up no more than
35% of the total seats, with a threshold of 5%. We
should try to find ways to make the selection process
for party representatives more inclusive and effective. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Thomas Burgess
Date: Jun 14, 2004
|
I support Preferential Transferable Voting [AV] as a way that
people can vote for candidates and platforms that most
represent of their values. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Patrick Burke
Date: Jul 21, 2004
|
I favour some form of proportional representation [PR] and to
move to this system as quickly as possible. The current
system does not adequately represent the diversity of ideas and
values held by the electorate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cathy Burkosky
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
A PR-List electoral system requiring all parties
to run candidates in all 79 ridings. Once a party vote
has been made, a voter much choose one candidate from each of the
party lists. These choices determine the party list
rankings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Burnett
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] given a try in British Columbia. This seems to be the best
way to allow the popular vote to be represented in the legislature,
while keeping local representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Burritt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
MMP is used in many countries around the world,
balances proportional results with geographic representation,
encourages consensus building in government and has been
proven to increase the number of women elected to office. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mae Burrows
Date: Aug 16, 2004
|
When I vote I want my vote to count. The present
system makes me feel disenfranchised. Surely there is a
better system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs J E Busby
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Instead of the current practice of just selecting the one
candidate on the ballot perhaps you could consider an approval
rating system where the voter marks Favour or Oppose for each of
the candidates on the ballot. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Bussey
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
I am hopeful that some form of Proportional Represenation
[PR] is implemented. There are enough examples around
the world to comfort me that this is not a radical step, but a
positive step for improving our democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Butchart
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I support the adoption of mixed member proportional
representation (MMP). I do not wish to continue with the status quo
and strongly oppose the single transferable vote (STV) and
preferential plus. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: George Butcher
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support a proportional representation form of government in
Canada, similar to the model in New Zealand [MMP]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maureen Butler
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
I support some type of proportional representation [PR], but
where the MLAs continue to be responsible to us, the voters,
between elections. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: David Butt
Date: Aug 18, 2004
|
I support the MMP system of voting.
Fairness is having all votes count. Having two votes,
one for local representation and one based on party policies would
reflect community based needs, as well as a preference for party.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Trevor Buttenham
Date: Jun 22, 2004
|
I hope you will recommend some form of proportional
representation [PR]. Under the current system, my vote counts for
very little and the number of MLAs elected bears no resemblance to
the wishes of the people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Byers
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I would like to state my strong support for
electoral reform that will establish a responsive, representative
legislature. My preference is for Mixed Member
Proportional representation [MMP], with an open party list. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert A Byers
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Please record our wish to see the new provincial election
process of mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] implemented in 2005. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Katharina Byrne
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Proportional representation is needed to create a better system of
government in British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Edward Cail
Date: Aug 06, 2003
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system and I
do not support a Single Transferrable Vote (STV) system. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cynthia Callahan
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP]
electoral system because when people vote, their vote should count
and because when parties receive a percentage of the vote, they
deserve fair representation of that support. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christine Callihoo
Date: Apr 20, 2004
|
I support Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting for BC.
This is fair, and will help reduce voter apathy. Young adults are
discouraged about voting, until they hear about this possibility.
This is the best option, better than STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gusti Callis
Date: May 07, 2004
|
After reading through the information on the different types of
voting I would like to register my choice of MMP. It seems to best
represent the will of the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Donna Cameron
Date: May 24, 2004
|
I would like our voting system in British Columbia to be Mixed
Member Proportional Representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Sandy Cameron
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
After careful consideration my recommendation is that the MMP
format be chosen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret Cameron
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
[I support] MMP (Mixed Member Proportional) representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Sandy Cameron
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Our electoral system at present doesn't give fair representation
in our legislature for the votes cast. I
think a system of proportional representation like that used in New
Zealand [MMP] would be better. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: JoAnne Campbell
Date: May 16, 2004
|
I support MMP (with a threshold of 6%) to foster
support for the electoral system within the community,
to produce representative government, to have an
electoral system that is readily understood
& not be costly to implement. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alexander M Campbell
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I support electoral reform to a proportional representation [PR]
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leslie Canil
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
We, the people, are the investors, and we want to
hire individuals to run our province. Ministers should
be chosen directly by the people; only the representatives with the
best qualifications will be chosen by the people. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Ronald Carberry
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I have lived in BC for 35 years and I strongly support the MMP
system because I believe this system provides the best opportunity
for each vote to count, and thus is more democratic than our
existing system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Ric Careless
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
In order to improve our current electoral system I believe there
are some fundamental changes that need to be made. There are 3 that
I think warrant special attention. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Shawn Carlsen
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the the New Zeland model of
proportional representation [Mixed Member Proportional, MMP]. I
think this is the best way to give everyone in the Province a say
in how government is run. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Karl S. Carlson
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
This submission provides a summary of the conditions required for
democratic government. Sections IV and V and
the appendix review jurisdictional divisions
and give a broad description of the principal voting
systems. [17 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Craig Carmichael
Date: Nov 14, 2003
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional, MMP system because
it is both simple and effective. A voting system should
be easy to understand while achieving its goal of better
representation that our current first past the post system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Drew Carmichael
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
Some type of proportional representation allows a wider range of
views to be included in public debate and decision making. The MMP
system appears to be more easily understood by voters than other
systems such as STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Carmichael
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I would like to see MMP [Mixed Member Proportional]
representation for the BC legislature. From
what I know it is a fairer way of electing MLAs. I
worked on one election with 8 candidates, where the winner had 21%
of the votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Antoinette Carpay
Date: Apr 09, 2004
|
I really would like to see a MMP [Mixed Member
Proportional] electoral system in BC, and later in the
rest of Canada. Every person's vote wil count and we would see a
better governement. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Ria Carpay
Date: Apr 09, 2004
|
Please ignore the Single transferable vote [STV] system, as it
will take forever to count the votes. The MMP system can be
instituted without great problems. If the idea is to scuttle the
whole process you will answer to the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Miss Antoinette Carpay
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I prefer the MMP voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Ria Carpay
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I want to see some form of proportional representation
[PR]. As a voter, I believe proportional representation
would allow me to vote according to my convictions instead of
choosing "the lesser of evils". [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patricia Carpenter
Date: May 29, 2004
|
A presentation made to the Citizens' Assembly public hearing on
3 May 2004 by Adriane Carr, Proponent of the 2002
Initiative to Establish a Proportional Representation Electoral
System in BC [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adriane Carr
Date: May 05, 2004
|
I'm speaking in support of a Mixed
Member Proportional system because I believe that the
MMP system is the most likely to bring stability and good long-term
decision making to British Columbia. [1 page]
Category:
Author: Diana Carr
Date: May 11, 2004
|
A Submission by Adriane Carr, Leader of the Green Party of
BC [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adriane Carr, Leader of the Green Party of BC
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
'Supplemental Submission by Adriane Carr: Options for a
“Made in BC” MMP System to Address Issues
of Voter Choice and Local Representation' [5
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adriane Carr, Leader, Green Party of BC
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am asking the Citizens’ Assembly to interpret its
mandate broadly, to reach beyond making recommendations for changes
to the electoral system, & to make recommendations
to bolster the democratic credentials of governance in BC. [3
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: André Carrel
Date: May 11, 2004
|
MMP will help voters to feel that their
vote actually counts, especially when they want to see change, and
will end this "voting for a party I dislike to avoid a party I
dislike more" syndrome we've come to accept normal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Orion Carrier
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
I believe that the adoption of some form of proportional
representation [PR] is the best way to create a truly
representative legislature & to inspire new,
creative approaches to the many challenges that we as a society
face today. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Elizabeth Carson
Date: Jun 18, 2004
|
Requirements for electoral change: there must be a change to
proportional representation in the form of MMP; and MLAs must be
made accoundable for election promises. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Peter Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I support mixed member proportional representation (MMP) for
electoral reform. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John F Carter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
No voting system will correct all the problems in our democratic
process; ultimately people will have to make the system functional
by thier own direction and involvement. MMP will make
this public input and direction easier. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Carter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] because people's votes are fairly counted. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Theresa Carter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
We urge the Citizen's Assembly to recommend a Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) system for BC. This system would result in
better political representation of the citizens of BC, and allow
smaller parties to gain seats in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzanne Carvell
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
Provincially, the preference is for an MMP system with one-half
of the MLAs elected in electoral districts and the remaining seats
elected on the basis of party affiliation in proportion to the
number of votes obtained by each party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Cassidyne-Hook
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
Other forms of PR would work for us, but MMP would be a good
stepping stone for BC voters. It is one of the easiest versions of
Proportional Representation to understand; later we can
assess its strengths and weaknesses. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patricia Castle-Jansch
Date: Apr 26, 2004
|
I wish to submit my support for a Mixed Member Proportional
(MMP) voting system.I believe this system will be palatable to the
electorate and will greatly improve representation in the
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr William Cave
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
A proposal involving a variation of the Preferential
Ballot system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Caviness
Date: Jul 07, 2004
|
To prevent the gross injustice provided by our present first
past the post system which results in wild swings from left to
right (politically), I am 100% in favour of a Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald A Chambers
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I agree that we must implement proportional representation [PR],
with elected members and designated party members from a closed,
priorized slate. Today's issues are so complex that we
require many perspectives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Chambers
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
A proposal for adopting the Alternative Vote [AV] and adding
some proportionality through additional seats to be assigned to
parties under-represented in the legislature. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Brad Chambers
Date: Jul 03, 2004
|
A proposal for a majority electoral system with runoff elections
a week after the first round of elections in those electoral
districts where no candidate won a majority of votes. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Chant
Date: Jun 29, 2004
|
The root of the problem with government in BC today,
and throughout much of the democratic world, is not the method by
which parties are elected, but the very party system on which
government has now become so firmly structured. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Laurence Charles-Lundaahl
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
A simple change to our first-past-the-post (FPTP) system would
make it fairer and more representative; allow voters to vote for as
many of the candidates as they wish. Voters will know
that their vote has not been wasted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Chattaway
Date: Mar 19, 2004
|
British Columbia needs a system of proportional representation
(Mixed Proportional Representation) like the one used in New
Zealand to make the voting system fair. [1 page+ linked
document]
Category: Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources
Author: Jeff Chilton
Date: Jan 14, 2004
|
Details are provided of a mixed proportional
representation [MMP] electoral system for BC (see linked
documents). Political representation in the legislature
would reflect the share of votes received by each political party.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources
Author: Jeff Chilton
Date: Jan 14, 2004
|
The admission that STV vote counting involves people in back
rooms with calculators and formulas is its Waterloo. You can never
sell such a system no matter how many times you say made in BC. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Chilton
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
A statement on behalf of the FreeYourVote Society of BC [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Chilton, Chair, FreeYourVote Society
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
I support the introduction of an MMP electoral
system. I think it would eliminate many of
the bad effects of the current winner-take-all system
where decent government is effectively suppressed by
disproportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bill Chu
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am strongly in favour of an electoral system that features
direct proportionality (the number of seats a party gets
provincially is in proportion to the number of votes
they get). The best system to model ours after
is an MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kim Chute
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I recommend MMP but with the list
component made up of candidates from each
party who have not been directly elected but who have the highest
percentage of votes in his or her riding. This would
ensure good regional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roberta Clair
Date: May 03, 2004
|
Let's Make It Better: A Paper in Support of Mixed
Member Proportional Representation [MMP]. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carmela Clare
Date: May 06, 2004
|
'An Incremental and Attainable Democratic Model for British
Columbia' [11 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Michael Clark
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
I would like to be able to vote for a candidate that I like, as
well as, be able to vote for a party [MMP]. These rwo
may be different, that is, the candidate I
want may not represent the party I want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rod Clark
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
MMP is the best system of voting because it allows voters more
flexibility and will increase the diversity of views in the
government. There will be more interest in the elections when
voters don't feel like winners and losers. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Clarke
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
An MMP system will give more choice to voters (voting for a
local representative and voting for a party), and will ensure that
almost all votes count towards electing a person's first choice
together with proportional election results. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jaclyn Cleary
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Support for an MMP system with a legislature of 100 seats, 25
chosen from party lists. Within the one
year before a general election, a party's
slate of candidates must be elected by all registered
party members. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doug Cochran
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I believe that a mixed proportional representation [MMP] system
with 2 votes (one for local representative and one for the party
that best matches my philosophy) is the best system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathryn Colby
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
I consider spoiling one's ballot as a valid form of democratic
protest, allowing citizens a way to express themselves when they
feel that none of the candidates running in their riding [NOTA]
adequately represents them. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Collins
Date: Apr 30, 2004
|
I would like to see the money taken out of elections. Let these
people show up on our doorsteps and ask for our votes. I
would also like to see governments
removed from office as the result of an
unkept promise. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Herbert Collinson
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
Seats won should be proportional to votes won [PR].
I don't believe adversarial politics has been getting us where we
want to go, and that a more consensual, or at least coalitional,
style would be more in line with my values. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Denise Colman
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
We need fairer representation for the regions, &
more effective government. We should have a change in
the way we cast our ballots, perhaps voting 1-2-3 in the choice for
MLAs; this might help ensure the best candidate gets elected. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Chase Connell
Date: Apr 23, 2004
|
Almost without exception, the party which gets the most special
interest money stands the best chance of winning political office.
To say the least it certainly corrupts the present
electoral process and needs to be corrected. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Jim Connon
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
'Stable' government can be interpreted too narrowly and to favour
only majority governments. In choosing an electoral
system, stability should refer to the system as a whole and to the
responsivness of governments to patterns of voting. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Patrick Conroy
Date: Feb 16, 2004
|
The system I would like to see is Proportional Representation,
specifically Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]. I believe this system
would really cultivate more meaning and interest in politics here
in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nigel Cook
Date: May 29, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR] where parties get
seats in proportion to their votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Steven Cooke
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Many thanks to the Assembly members for their hard work in this
most important issue. A reform of our electoral system is long
overdue and badly needed. Your work is a sign of hope in our
Province and in Canada. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Cooper
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
Many one issue parties inhibit coherent governing, so a
PR component must be limited to a few seats. A party must have 8%
for 1 seat, 10% for 2 etc., filled by a party's candidates with
highest % of vote gained and not already elected. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glenn Cooper
Date: May 20, 2004
|
I endorse the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) model rather than
the Single Transferable Vote (STV) model for five reasons. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Cooperman
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I endorse the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
model rather than the Single Transferable Vote (STV) model for five
reasons. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Aaron Cooperman
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am writing to urge the Assembly to recommend in favour of the MMP
electoral model. It offers the best balance of regional
representation and true proportionality and is simple enough to be
understood by voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Cornwall
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Party Discipline: Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without
It' [9 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Tom Cornwall
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The public should be able to get to know candidates on line in
an open forum. Public facilities can be used for those not able to
get on line to use the internet. The voting method can be worked
using whatever is fair. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Jocelyn W Cowie
Date: May 10, 2004
|
Voters should be able to rank candidates in order of the voters'
preference; the preferences are summed, and the candidate with the
lowest total wins [preferential voting with Borda count]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gary Cowley
Date: Oct 22, 2003
|
The system that I would like to see is the mixed member
proportional [MMP] system because it gives local representation as
well as ensuring a proportional result of seats won by a party in
accordance with the number of votes gained. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alastair Craighead
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I am in favour of MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jennifier Craik
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
I favour MMP with half the members elected in single-member
ridings by a plurality system, and the other half by an
at-large proportional representation list system to correct for
distortions in party representation. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bob Crane
Date: May 25, 2004
|
If we are ever to have true democracy, we need a voting format
that recognizes the choice of all citizens. We do NOT have
democracy now; surely proportional representation is the fairest
system. My choice is MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan Crebo
Date: May 20, 2004
|
I am in full support of the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
system of voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Diane Crebo
Date: Jun 19, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR] for the
electoral system in BC and indeed for all of Canada. I believe it
would be a much fairer representation of the population and that
voters would participate more actively. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diane Crenna
Date: Jun 22, 2004
|
My suggestion is to establish a number of seats that are
allocated after the election to better reflect the popular vote.
These seats could be additional to the current house or achieved by
increasing the size of the current ridings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bob Crockett
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Crothall
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The present system leads to confrontation and adversarial
politics. We must introduce a mixed system of
proportional representation [MMP] whereby every vote counts. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hilary Crowley
Date: May 05, 2004
|
The mixed member proportional [MMP] system is much
simpler and easier to explain than STV and I think
voters will go for this kind of system. It works in New Zealand and
it will work here. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nikolas Cuff
Date: Jul 06, 2004
|
I feel strongly that MMP as proposed by Adriane Carr would
address the issue of people wanting their vote to count for
something. It would also give more balanced representation of
people's political choices in parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Cullen
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
Voters will elect one, two or three representatives from
a district based on the percentage of the votes cast.
Legislation is passed only if the members supporting it represent a
majority of electors in the province. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: D A Cunningham
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
Our politicians need to be good communicators and excellent
listeners but, most importantly, they need to be learners and to
hear and absorb diverse perspectives. We need to select
representatives who evidence these qualities. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Sarah Cunningham
Date: May 03, 2004
|
If we want to call ourselves a democracy, than minority
interests need representation too, and currently, they can not get
it by voting. Please vote for change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. James Cunningham
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The concept of every part of the Province having a voice is
still valid — even basic — and from it the
idea of one body being equal to one vote has become firmly embedded
in our minds. But it need not always be so. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Robert H Currie
Date: Apr 26, 2004
|
Please consider proportional representation as I believe that
the wishes of Canadian citizens would be better served by this
model (similar to MMP in New Zealand) than the current one. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Currie
Date: Jun 24, 2004
|
Our group supports PR as the preferred voting system
for BC. It is a system widely used in democracies around the world
and has a proven track record to produce the most representative
and fair outcome in general elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Currie, Chair, Canadians for Peace and
Socialism
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
With MMP I will be able to use my vote to help place in
government representatives of the party whose policies I most
support and choose as well a diligent constituency represenatative.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Cursons
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
If BC is to abandon the first past the post electoral system,
then some form of MMP must be adopted province wide. Using
different methods depending on whether the riding was urban or
rural (STV) must be rejected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Russ Curtis
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
BC should adopt proportional representation as in Switzerland,
together with direct democracy. Electoral change will
be difficult unless proposed changes are accepted
in referendums which are binding on governments. [1
page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Democratic elections
Author: Alois DECURTINS
Date: Mar 07, 2004
|
I am realizing more and more that this reform reaches every
aspect of our citizens' lives. No quick fixes
please. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change, Other
Author: Hilda Dahl
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
If you think your vote only counts if it goes only to a major
party, what’s the point? An MMP type system
would allow all voters to get the representation they deserve and
would avoid some of the pitfalls of the current system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Dakin
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
By using regular referdums, Government will reflect what the
majority vote for and not just impose against the majority
will. It is, I believe, essential that we can avail
ourselves of this procedure easily. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Charles Dalgarno
Date: Apr 19, 2004
|
I would like to see proportional representation
[PR] adopted for elections in Canada. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eroca Dancer
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
It is obvious that the first past the post system operating in
BC is undemocratic. I urge the Assembly to propose a
mixed member proportional [MMP] electoral system with
open party lists. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betty N Daniel
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly is an official, yet unelected body. I
don't like the idea at all that such a body should have standing in
influencing how our votes are cast or counted. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Professor Emeritus Charles Daniels
Date: Aug 01, 2004
|
Landed immigrants should have the right to vote. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Mr Anthony Dason
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
I propose a system where a certain percentage of
ridings have a vote every three months; with elections occuring
every three months somewhere in the province, the excesses of
government can be controlled. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Leon Davidoff
Date: Jun 02, 2004
|
My reading, and the data that I have collected from friends and
family in New Zealand, suggest that, of all the electoral systems,
MMP (that is, the method utilized in New
Zealand) is that which I would desire. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Neil Campbell Davis
Date: May 27, 2004
|
In adopting an electoral system, a
selection must be made between proportionality, more
choice, stable government, institutional reform and local links.
Proportionality -- and its consequence, more choice
-- is to be valued most. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Caspar Davis
Date: Jan 15, 2004
|
With MMP, regional representation would be maintained, and
equally important, the overall popular vote would be acknowledged.
For the first time, we would have true democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jennifer Dawes
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I favour a Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] voting system
for British Columbia and hope, in the final analysis, you recommend
it. I would also like to see a change for mandatory
voting just as Australia has. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rita Dawson
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
If the Assembly is to be fair all the way around in its
presenters to the entire Assembly, there should be, at the very
least, equal representation proportional to the submissions in
support of each voting system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Rita Dawson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
'This MMP model elects top-up MLAs in small natural regions,
enhancing accountability to voters of all MLAs, fixing problems
that the Scottish model would create in BC, and still with only 79
MLAs.' [12 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wilfred Day
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Our Great Chance to Create Democracy'. Proposals
and commentary on aspects of elections and voting in British
Columbia. [76 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Korky Day
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
I support MMP for BC with 53 constituency seats and 26 party
semi-open list seats. Parties should run candidates in 50% of the
constituencies to gain list seats and party list
candidates should be selected democratically. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Eric M Day
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
'Regional Lists, Provincial Compensation: An update
to submission Day 1203' [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wilfred A Day
Date: Sep 30, 2004
|
'A mixed member proportional [MMP] electoral system
for British Columbia via three compensation seats in each of five
major regions with no party lists'; details and a rationale for the
system are provided. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harold C Daykin
Date: Apr 15, 2004
|
'Mixed Member Proportional for British Columbia via Ten Regional
Compensation PR Seats (mainly two in each of four large regions)
with no Party
List' [3 pages
+ 7 tables]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harold C Daykin
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
'Table of Contents and Tied Purpose' [1 page]; Mixed Member
Proportional for British Columbia via Ten Regional Compensation PR
Seats...' [3 pages]; 'The Logic of a Super-Lean Approach to Voting
System Reform' [1 page];Tables [30 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harold C. Daykin
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
I am entirely in support of PR-STV [STV] for BC and
Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jill DeWolfe
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I favour MMP as a method for counting votes. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jill DeWolfe
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I favour proportional representation as a way to create a more
democratic electoral system and to encourage voters to express
minority opinions because they believe that their votes will make a
difference to the process of governing. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Ava Dean
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
I believe that a system of voting other than first-past-the-post
would allow the legislature to better reflect the values of the
people of our province. I'm happy to leave the choice of the best
system up to the Assembly. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Geoff Dean
Date: May 26, 2004
|
I am strongly opposed to proportional representation
[PR] as it provides no relationship between a citizen
and any representative. That is not democracy. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: R R Dean
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
The electoral system should be changed so that MLAs are elected
by a proportional system. This would remove complaints about
'wasted votes' and lead to a series of coalition governments with
fewer shifts in policy than at present. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. Ian Deane
Date: Jan 10, 2004
|
If this country wants to increase voter turnout and fight
apathy, we need proportional representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Defalque, Ex-BC, former resident of
Kelowna
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly must not show favoritism to PR
to the exclusion of our traditional system. Only if the
CA's report is balanced will it be of true value. The test is, will
it be understood by voters and result in a wise decision. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Gary Del Villano
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I think a mixed member proportional [MMP] representation system
would best represent the fairness needed in our voting system. It
has worked with success in other countries. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: May Deller
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
My spouse and I are enthusiastic supporters of MMP electoral
reform. It is has the benifits of FPTP and proportional
representation. I cannot support an STV system; it is cumbersome
and not much better than our present system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Laarni Delos Reyes
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jessica Dempsey
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR], as I believe it is
the best way to ensure that a government representative of the
people is elected. Furthermore, I believe it will encourage more
people to vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Denomey
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
This linked website suggests measures for democratic
renewal in Canada, including; an electoral system
with preferential ballots and 6 year terms
for parliaments with one third of the members
being elected every 2 years.
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Louis Desjardins
Date: Oct 21, 2003
|
Three reforms to the electoral system should be adopted: a
preferential ballot; six year terms for MLAs; and staggered terms
so that a third of the members are elected every two
years. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Louis Desjardins
Date: Jan 02, 2004
|
I support a proportional representation system similar to New
Zealand's [MMP]. I believe it to be the fairest system as well as
relatively straight-forward and will stand more chance
of acceptance with the public in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Dichmont
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
'Change is Needed: Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP] is the Best System for BC; Single
Transferable Vote Systems [STV] are Flawed'
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Dickin
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Please make it possible for me to fully participate in a true
democracy. On reviewing the options I find the New
Zealand [MMP] model the most appealling. This option
would make it possible for myself and others like me to get
involved. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gary Diers
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I recommend a mixed representative
[MMP] system. The issue of regional representation
should not allow us to lose sight of the most glaring failure of
the current system. Each vote must count, and right now it does
not. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Christoph Dietzfelbinger
Date: Sep 23, 2004
|
I want a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system like the one
adopted in New Zealand. I want to be able to vote and know there is
a point to doing so. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Skylark Disraeli
Date: May 24, 2004
|
A proposal for a majority system with provision for at
large minority representation in the legislature. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Divine
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
A proposal for a majority system with provision for at
large minority representation in the legislature. [6
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Divine
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
The Top Three Voting System (T3V); 63 three local
members chosen by a modified AV system (ranking up to 3
candidates), supplemented by 16 members selected from
regional lists based on party shares of 1st preference votes. [10
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Divine
Date: Sep 30, 2004
|
I support a system more simple than the PR systems I see set out
here. A number of seats should be set aside to represent
the voiceless voters, and a party with less seats than their
percentage of the vote should get those seats. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Tyler Dobie
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
BC should adopt a mixed member proportional electoral
system with multimember districts. To ensure
proportionality, top up candidates would be selected
from an open party list put forward by the party but prioritized by
the voter. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J Douglas Dobson
Date: Mar 01, 2004
|
When any party receives a fair number of votes, say
25%, they should have seats to representent that
percentage of voters [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diane Dobson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I have read Nick Loenen's proposal, and find it far closer to my
way of thinking, that is PR with an open list
to take away the party influence. I am very much against the
Party/Closed List , as it gives too much influence to parties. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J D Dobson
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
Preferential Plus vs MMP: I would like to have both local
representation and to remove party influence. There is
no perfect system but, Mr. Loenen has put forward by far the best
proposal from my point of view. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Douglas Dobson
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
There should be no quotas for representation. Those
women who are our current representatives are there because the
voters considered them to be the best candidates, not the best
women candidates. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Minority representation
Author: J D Dobson
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
'The Art of Voting Scientifically' A survey of
different electoral systems and their effects. [11
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Nick Doe
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I urge the Citizen's Assembly to recommend a system of
proportional representation for future elections. A system as has
been used in Germany for many years [MMP] is the fairest
way to ensure true representation of all voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Doris Donegan
Date: Jun 01, 2004
|
I am ecstatic at the possibility of a change towards some form
of mixed proportional representation [MMP]. I am so tired of trying
to vote strategically, and knowing that my vote will likely be
meaningless in any case. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tanis Douglas
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
BC should adopt an MMP electoral system where half to
two thirds of our MLAs are elected from single member
ridings, and the remainder from a party list. Voters would have two
votes; one for the local member, one for the party list. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Henry Dreger
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
A better way to form governments would be to use a 'None of the
Above' (NOTA) ballot with random selection of members if
NOTA wins. This should be combined with a system of
proportional representation. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Rob Dubois
Date: Dec 03, 2003
|
There should be some mechanism that allows candidates and
parties to post (for public review) legally binding promises of
performance. Our current system rewards deceit, leaving voters only
to choose between liars. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Patrick Dubois
Date: Apr 20, 2004
|
'A Proposal for the Election of Members to the Legislative
Assembly of British Columbia'. A scheme for MMP with AV
for constituency seats, and open lists and FPTP for list
seats. [17 pages + 3 pages of
appendices]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David S Dunaway
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
We have to change the system to get the next generation involved in
governance. The current system has failed, youth see it as a waste
of time. We have to lead the country and bring in proportional
representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Duncan
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
Support for Adriane Carr's position on MMP (quotation). [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Graeme Duncan
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
My views on this subject are pretty clear. The present system
needs to be improved and some form of
MMP seems to be the best way. I would set
the threshold for party representation at 5%. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Duncan
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
There are three endemically malevolent aspects of any electoral
process built around electioneering. They are: the roles of money,
good intentions, and power. Make governance a selection
process akin to jury duty -- random selection. [5 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Guy Duperreault
Date: Apr 20, 2004
|
I support for electoral reform in BC. I believe that some sort
of Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] Representation system should be
used in BC. This system would result in equality in political
representation in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ryan Durand
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
I support the proportional representation system that is
presently operating in New Zealand. Everything that I read
indicates that this is the best system overall for representing the
preferences of all electors in the election outcome. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Durie
Date: Apr 09, 2004
|
I want a voting a system that would have the number of seats
reflecting the percentate of votes [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sharon Dyck
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
I am writing to you in support of BC holding a referendum on
whether we should adopt a mixed member proportional [MMP] system. I
believe this system to be superior to the single transferable vote
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms. Pamela Dykstra
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
As the MMP method returns the highest form of representation for
the individual and avoids the spectre of majority rule by default,
this is the method I most strongly support. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michel Eastman
Date: May 27, 2004
|
I and my family of four voters are in favor to establish a
Proportional Representation Electoral System in British Columbia.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Azim Ebrahimzadeh
Date: May 13, 2004
|
Proportional representation means that party members choose which
of their candidates gain seats in the Legislature &
deprives voters of that choice. This is
undemocratic. The solution is run-off elections or
preferential voting. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Betty Eckgren
Date: Apr 23, 2004
|
I favour a form of MMP that enabled voters to indicate which
candidates they prefer from a party. Perhaps those candidates with
most votes [best losers] could be considered as the top candidates
for the proportional seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tricia Edgar
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
I much prefer a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system like the one adopted by New Zealand, and I
strongly dislike the Single Transferable Vote
[STV] concept. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Beverley Eert
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
I am strongly in favor of the mixed member proportional [MMP]
representation system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Will Eert
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
If we have to have proportional representation [PR] of some kind,
then no more than 10 seats should be chosen to be allocated
proportionally; 5 for the area west of Hope, and 5 for
the part of BC that lies beyond Hope. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change, Regional representation
Author: Michael Egan
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Quintin Ehman
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A New Zealander staying us has a positive view of MMP; people
feel their vote counts and minority groups are more likely to have
a representative. There may be problems when an MLA
changes party or becomes an independent. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R G and Brenda Elder
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I would like to recommend proportional represenation
[PR] for a limited trial period with some means of
correcting unforseen consequences where they may arise. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Eldstrom
Date: Jul 30, 2004
|
We would like a system of voting for our
representatives, parties, and for government that is fair, and
avoids wastage of voting privileges through a lack of choice
because of party size. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Peter Elliott
Date: May 20, 2004
|
I am in favour of proportional representation [PR]. However, it
also requires a minimum trial period of at least 15 years. PR is a
great system for the electorate and a pain in the neck for
politicians. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mike Elliott
Date: Jun 11, 2004
|
We support a mixed member proportional [MMP] system of voting.
This submission was also signed by Myer Kronseth,
Michael Risden, Elisa Shine, Spring Shine, Milne Gilbort, and Betty
Tillotson. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rowena Eloise
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Knowing that only through a Proportional Electoral System can
most minorities expect to be truly represented, I am 100% for the
establishment of this kind of electoral system for Provincial and
Federal government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gilbert Elophe
Date: Apr 19, 2004
|
The only true and honest proportional electoral system is
the MMP formula which offers a real democratic way,
where most minorities get a chance to participate in the
decisions made by the parliamentary assembly. [1
page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Gilbert G F Elophe
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly should have had a mandate which required
it to submit several possible electoral systems to the
voters at a referendum, rather than just one. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Peter Emerson, Director, The de Borda
Institute
Date: Feb 16, 2004
|
A comment on Canadian politics, government and
elections. [1 page]
Category: Other
Author: Donald J Engel
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
I have often wished that I could sumbit one vote for
my preferred party and one vote for my preferred riding candidate.
The MMP system permits this and is fairly easy to
understand, especially compared to the STV systems. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Krista Englund
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The MMP electoral system would provide a fairer system and would
better reflect the voters' wishes. Voters would be more
inclined to cast ballots by knowing that their voices would be
heard in a meaningful way. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marty Enns
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
Please do not even consider proposing a regular date for
elections. For one thing, you can see from the 2-year partisan
battles currently going on in the United States how time-wasting
that is. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Muriel J Enock
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Interactive Representation (IR) creates a close relationship
between MLAs and voters. Each legislator also reports to
constituents regularly. In this way, legislators will try harder to
reach agreements than they do in other systems. [4 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Sol Erdman
Date: Apr 07, 2004
|
I fully support a mixed-member proportional [MMP] representation
electoral system for British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Jacob Etzkorn
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I support an MMP voting system for BC. Why? Because MMP gives
people a vote for a local representative and a vote for the party
of their choice. MMP a good choice for BC because it's fair in
terms of proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ronan Eustace
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The skewed results, wild swings, voter apathy, unrepresentative
legislature and lack of real electoral choice tell me our current
system is broken. A prescription to put us on a better
path would be most welcome. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Catherine Evans
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support for mixed member proportional representation (MMP)
which has a proven track record of producing fairer results while
maintaining geographic representation and improving the number of
women and minorities elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tammy Everts
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
'Our Thoughts about Electoral Reform' A
proposal for a mixed member system. [4
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Manfred and Waltraud Ewald
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
For true citizens' representation in an election, the MMP
Proportional Representation method of voting is, without
a doub, the fairest system for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alex Ewashen
Date: May 06, 2004
|
Election after election we are told how democratic we
are. Nothing could be farther from the
truth. Over 64 countries have adopted some form of PR
because they found first past the post disenfranchised thousands of
voters. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Joseph G Exner
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
MMP gives the best representation for your vote. Often there is
a conflict between the candidate a person wants to vote
for as best for the job, and the political party a
person identifies with. With MMP, this conflict is
removed. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Eyre
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I urge the Citizen's Assembly to consider the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system of electing our MLAs as the
best and most practical alternative to the present system. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michel Facon
Date: May 18, 2004
|
I care deeply about the need for more broad representation of
political viewpoints in our democratic system. I believe that
proportional representation [PR] would represent an important step
and hope you strongly consider it. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Fairley
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I prefer the MMP system because its simplicity makes it a viable
option for all voters. It keeps the electoral districts
small, so that people really feel that they are represented by
a local MLA, as well as by the party of their choice. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lisa Farr
Date: May 13, 2004
|
I favour the MMP system of proportional representation. This
would allow people to vote for the party of their choosing rather
than being forced to vote strategically to avoid splitting the
vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tracey Leigh Ferguson
Date: Jun 05, 2004
|
An examination of MMP and some of its alternatives, preferential
voting, and political parties. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Ferguson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I favour a voting system that allows individuals to vote for the
candidate and the party that they feel best represents their views.
I believe the MMP system is the best option in this regard and thus
favour its use in future elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Greg Ferguson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I would like to see the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform
support a mixed member proportional representation (MMP) as the way
in which my vote could get the value it deserves. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jake Ferrier
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
FPTP is an antiquated system that no longer serves
the needs of British Columbians. I advocate a Mixed Proportional
Representation [MMP] system similar to that in use in
New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Kimball Finigan
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
A Mixed-member Proportional System that dispenses with the
undemocratic party-lists and treats Independent voters fairly as a
party grouping that includes equitable proportionality for gender
and other demographics. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jen and Stephen Fisher-Bradley
Date: Jul 06, 2004
|
BC has had too many radical swings, left or right. Maybe the MMP
system would give us minority or consensus governments which
require eveyone working together to find the best plans and/or
resolutions. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Fisk
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
'Submission Recommending a Majority-AV System for British
Columbia' [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Flavell
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
The submission explains why the Citizens' Assembly should
recommend the adoption of a run-off voting system and compares it
with the pro-rep system in the context of the major
problem with our democracy, which is parties. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Philip Fleischer
Date: May 20, 2004
|
We badly need proportional representation [PR] here in B.C. It
will better reflect the wishes of the electorate, greatly reduce
the wild polarity swings we're always experiencing here, and will
increase voter turnout. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Flett
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I as a citizen have informed myself of the various options and
at present choose the Mixed Member proportional [MMP] system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ja-son Flower
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
Preferential voting [AV] should be adopted
for BC coupled with the direct election of party
leaders. This would address the concerns
of British Columbians without significant
change to the system that voters have become familiar with. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Fontaine
Date: Jul 05, 2004
|
MMP is the fairest electoral system and will preserve
democracy. Local representation and smaller parties in
parliament will lead to better negotiated legislation,
more co-operation and less strength to lobby groups. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paula Foot
Date: May 20, 2004
|
I am opposed to Nick Loenen's Preferential-Plus. I would rather
see us stay with the same old broken system then allow this scary
system in. We need electoral reform that will hold politicians
accountable. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Vic Foote
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to state my preference for a proporational
represenation system by single transferable vote [STV] with a
district magnitude of at least more than five seats and an 'above
the line option'. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rachel Forbes
Date: Jul 31, 2004
|
I am in favour of a Mixed Member Proportional, MMP system. To my
way of thinking, this system supports my viewpoint and I believe
more fairly represents the true democracy which we are
striving for. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Cynthia Foreman
Date: Jun 05, 2004
|
MMP, an electoral system with a proven track record of producing
fairer results, is, in my opinion, our best (only)
choice. It scares me to think Nick Loenen's proposal
(Preferential-Plus) is even being discussed. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Nancy M Forhan
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I support the two-vote proportional representation model [MMP]
electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Julia Fortin
Date: May 27, 2004
|
I would strongly support the adoption of a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system, which would promote political
diversity in the legislature and give a more effective voice
to all citizens of British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Fortington
Date: May 26, 2004
|
After an election, winning candidates form a government in one
chamber, and candidates with the second and third most votes form
another chamber. Legislation would have to pass both
chambers to insure that bills are debated properly. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Gary Fowle
Date: Mar 17, 2004
|
Eleven points for the design of a mixed member proportional
[MMP] electoral system for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Baron Fowler
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
Our members favour a modified New Zealand-type MMP voting system
in which each voter will have two votes; one for the constituency
representative and one for a democratically selected party list,
permitting voter choice within the list. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Liz Fox
Date: May 23, 2004
|
I would be in favour of a change to a voting system like New
Zealand's [MMP] where the people's votes were
proportionally represented in the legislature. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kirk Franske
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
It is imperative to call for a change to the electoral system in
BC. A well designed MMP system would offer a
much fairer Legislature which was more truly
representative of the diverse elements in our society. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Fraser
Date: May 05, 2004
|
I am strongly in favor of the STV system. I believe that this
system offers the greatest range of choice and weakens party
discipline, encouraging politicians to actually represent their
constituents. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wayne Fraser
Date: Jun 22, 2004
|
I have already made a submission, in favour of MMP. I strongly
agree with the Pro Rep Society that the STV system is far too
complicated -- I am unable to follow the counting system - and
ill-suited to BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr John Fraser
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
If proportional representation [PR] gets the voter
off the seesaw of polarized politics, then I'm all for it. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Steve Fraser
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am in favour of proportional representation [PR] as
the moss equitable method of insuring that the will of the voters
is acurately reflected in the government elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Fraser
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Keren Freed
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I am in favour of MMP as the most suitable democratic electoral
reform for BC, and opposed to the current system, STV,
and the Preferential Plus system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jasmine Freed
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
There should be a specified minimum time for party
membership before members can vote in the selection of a candidate,
instead of last minute mass sign up. I would like to be able to
rank the candidates 1, 2, and perhaps 3. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Stanley A Fricker
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
A mixed model [MMP] is probably most appropriate,
involving proportional representation, ranked voting [AV], and a
mechanism to discourage cronyism among core party hacks who might
put their names up for at-large representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Frinton
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I believe BC should implement proportional
representation [PR], which has worked well in such countries as NZ.
Once voters see that their selections are reflected in the
Legislature they will be much more enthusiastic about voting. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Trudy Frisk
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Make voting mandatory. Have two votes. A knock-out
system would ensure that people vote for the party they believe in.
[1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Ms Margaret Frith
Date: Aug 07, 2004
|
Seats in the Legislative Assembly could be assigned in
proportion to a party's share of the vote; seats would
be filled by random selection from voters willing to
serve as a representative for that party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Olaf Frost
Date: Jul 31, 2003
|
I am in favour of proportional representation. This is a system
that is long overdue in our so-called democracy. It makes perfect
sense that your proportion of the vote should represent your
influence in parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr James Fry
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I fully support proportional representation [PR] and
would like my voice heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Fry
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
This citizen is hoping for a mixed member proportional
representation [MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ross Fugard
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
I am strongly in favour of mixed member proportional
representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lee Fuge
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
Let the People Decide: The Case for a Voter-Centred Electoral
System for BC. A case for the adoption of proportional
representation by the single transferable vote [STV] for British
Columbia. [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ryan Fugger
Date: Mar 30, 2004
|
How can the four democratic values I list be applied to our
society, so that we may properly call it a democracy?
The answer is to design a system to collect each individual's
proposals and register their support or opposition. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Ryan Fugger
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
'The Electoral System in British Columbia'. A proposal for
preferential voting [AV] with a small minority
of members elected by proportional representation. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joyce Fulford
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
I would like to register my vote in favour of an MMP system as I
feel this would best serve the Province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Fuller
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I prefer a system where it becomes a meaningful to
vote according to informed ideas rather than strategic
avoidance. I do not favour a system where the value of votes is
divided according to geography. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Kathryn Furlong
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
'A Brief to the Citizen’s Assembly On a type of
Preferential Ballot system [AV]' and 'A Brief to the
Citizens’ Assembly On the desirability of reducing the
size of constituencies in the interests of fair
representation' [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Gerry Furney, Mayor of Port McNeill
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Government in BC should be like Switzerland. This
would encourage fairness of representation, diversity in government
and ultimately a willingness to compromise. It would make the
decision making process more people oriented. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Armin Furrer
Date: May 16, 2004
|
I would definitely like to see a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
system like the one they have
adopted in New Zealand over other options. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Debbie Futter
Date: Apr 13, 2004
|
I support Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] representation because it best guarantees that
every vote counts. The required increase in riding size is
acceptable. The single transferable vote [STV]
system is simply unacceptable. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Louise Gagnon
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP] as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Anna Galon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The Legislative Assembly should be increased in size, with
2/3rds elected by the present system and the remaining third to
reflect proportionality, chosen from those party candidates
who were the 'best losers'. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: René Gamache
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
Why British Columbia Should Adopt the Single Transferable Vote
(STV) [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Edward Gamble
Date: May 04, 2004
|
'Reform Party of BC: Submission on Electoral
Reform' [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Ron Gamble, Leader, Reform Party of BC
Date: Jun 04, 2004
|
I do not want to see proportional representation where my
'local' candidate represents much of the lower mainland.
I would like to preserve BC's ridings as they are, and add a few
(six seats) for at-large, proportional options. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: David Gardiner and Yvonne Grohuller
Date: May 19, 2004
|
Although the University Women's Club of Richmond does not
endorse a particular proportional electoral formula or ballot
structure, it does look to a new electoral system to better reflect
the diversity of the population. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jean Garnett, President of the University Women's
Club of Richmond
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I advocate a mixed system of proportional representation [MMP]
which would give more representation to the struggling
smaller parties (who offer valid alternatives). The result would
more closely resemble the wishes of the electorate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ian E Gartshore
Date: May 13, 2004
|
Of the five goals of an electoral system -- proportionality, more
choice, stable government, institutional reform and the ehancement
of links to local communities -- the most important is
proportionality. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Raymond Gaudart
Date: Jan 16, 2004
|
Concerns that multi-party representation
under a PR system may
only confound attempts to provide good government are not
sufficient to withstand the need for having adequate representation
for all sectors of the voting public. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernard Gaudet
Date: May 04, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed-member Proportional Representation
[MMP] as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sheila Gaunt
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to add my support to the many who have advocated a
MMP system, but it should not be at the price of unreasonably large
northern rural constituencies which would seriously diminish local
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judy Gaylord
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
Please consider the Single Transferable Vote (STV), which is
proportional by whatever criteria the voters think important (not
just party) & leaves the choice of representatives
entirely in the hands of the voter, not the party machines. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Simon Gazeley
Date: Apr 21, 2004
|
I am certain that some form of Proportional Representation
[PR] would at least make my vote count and hopefully
provide a wider viewpoint in the Legislature and possibly a
moderation of the policies pursued by the government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Charles Gee
Date: May 28, 2004
|
As a Canadian of German heritage I see how successfully the
German parliament operates under MMP. Regions of our province would
be more fairly represented and political debate would be much more
representative of the population's will. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christopher Gehry
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
A proposal for achieving proportional representation [PR] while
retaining much that is desirable in our present electoral system
and avoiding a two ballot system, a reduced number of ridings, and
party lists of political friends. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J L Gentry
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support the idea of proportional representation
[PR]. With Pro-Rep, we would have better representation
of the parties at the last election, which would have
provided BC with at least some opposition members in the
legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sharon Geoghegan
Date: May 27, 2004
|
The MMP [mixed member proportional] electoral system
would be better for BC than STV [single transferable
vote]. MMP would likely lead to the election of more
women and this system is simpler to use and more proportional than
STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Kallie George
Date: Apr 02, 2004
|
I feel proportional repesentation [PR] is the best.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jon George
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I am not in favour of the STV idea - much too
complicated. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jon George
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
A statement in support of MMP reviewing the coverage of MMP and
STV in Citizens' Assembly hearings and
submissions. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Paul George, Director, Free Your Vote - Pro Rep
Society
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I have attended information sessions on porportional
representation to hear the pro's and cons (the New Zealand version)
and I just want to say "bring it on". I feel the present voting
system is not equitable and does not work. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Janis Gilbert
Date: Jun 13, 2004
|
A proprosal for contingent voting (a variation of
AV) to ensure that an elected MLA receives a clear
majority of the votes cast. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian F Gilbert
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I wish to add my voice to those in support of proportional
representation [PR]. I hope you are able to present reccomendations
to the government that will then go to referendum. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Micheal Gilfillan
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
A proposal for a mixed system [MMP] with 50 seats allocated as FPTP
ridings & 29 seats allocated proportionately by party
list. Voters would be able to vote 'none of the above'
[NOTA] to force a riding by-election. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Arnold Gill
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
A number of seats should be set aside to
make the BC Legislature better reflect the proportion of votes cast
for each party. This would make the system more
inclusive and all voters will feel that their vote counts for
something. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jim Gillis
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
'Fairshare Voting Reform: Scotland's Campaign for Local
Democracy' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr James Gilmour
Date: Jul 07, 2004
|
'MMP Is Not The Way Forward' [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr James Gilmour
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
'Empower the Voters', a proposal in favour of proportional
representation by the single transferable vote method
(STV). [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr James Gilmour
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I propose that, in addition to voting for a person/party, people
take the time to distribute spending among, say, ten key areas.
They must assign a number to each area. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Michael Gintowt
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
Regional MLAs at large should be
elected to the legislative assembly in addition to the
existing constituencey members to alleviate problems with the
current electoral system. [See Giza 1363 for a complete version of
this submission]. [10 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: R M Giza
Date: Jan 06, 2004
|
A Proposal for Electoral Reform: The simple plurality vote is
retained but with improved proportionality of seats achieved by
adding a variable number of regionally based members allocated by
the use of thresholds. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R M Giza
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
'Five Easy Pieces of Advice For Assembly Members' in their
approach to electoral reform. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Ray Giza
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Proposal for Regional Members at Large' [This is a
complete version of the earlier submission Giza 0045 together with
supplementary material; see also submission Giza 0199]
[14 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ray Giza
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
'A Proposal for Electoral Reform'. The election of
individal riding MLAs is retained with improved proportionality
achieved by adding members on a regional basis by using
vote-percentage thresholds [Mixed Member Compensatory MMC]. [16
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R M Giza
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
First Nations should have regional electoral representation in
parliament. I have been been involved in negotiations with the
government and it is very clear there is a lack of voice for the
Aboriginal people of British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change, Minority representation, Regional representation
Author: Darlene Glaim
Date: Jul 06, 2004
|
It is better to elect majority governments under FPTP
who have a good chance of governing effectively and, if
we don’t like what they’re doing, voting
them out the next time, than to have a series of minorities which
accomplish nothing. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Harry Glasswick
Date: May 20, 2004
|
Yes, BC & Canada need electoral reform. I am for a MMP
voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrea Gleichauf
Date: May 05, 2004
|
I don't want the Citizens' Assembly to be hijacked, but rather
allow them the opportunity to complete the process as was intended.
[1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Holly Glenn
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I hope the Assembly chooses to promote some form of proportional
representation [PR] but, as a citizen of rural BC, I
would be appalled if the Preferential-Plus option or single
transferable vote [STV] were considered. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Shelagh Glibbery
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I grew up in Norway where they voted for a party (list of
candidates) and was represented by percentage of votes [PR]. This
voting system did not give Norway an unstable government. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eva Glittenberg
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
If the government is really thinking of the best for the country
then they will know that changing the voting system to MMP is
essential to represent all the people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hege Glittenberg
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am writing to express my strong desire to see British Columbia
(and Canada) adopt an electoral system of Mixed Proportional
Representation [MMP] and agree with the proposal by "Free Your
Vote" for a NZ-like voting system in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carolann Glover
Date: May 20, 2004
|
The MMP system would ensure consideration of a wider variety of
citizens' concerns and generally providing a voice for a broader
section of the population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Nicholas Godfrey
Date: May 09, 2004
|
Some form of proportional representation [PR] should
be adopted. At the last election the Liberals gained
[57]% of the vote and won all but two of the seats in
the House. That is far from fair representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Godin
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I strongly urge the adoption of some form of proportional
representation [PR]. The current system of "winner takes all" does
not serve the needs of a diverse population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrew Godon
Date: Jun 14, 2004
|
I support a shift to a Mixed Member Proportional representation
[MMP] in the BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Dag Goering
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
All the Legislature has to do is to have each MLA contribute to
an online discussion group and the 79 constituencies can decide
directly through their MLAs what kind of democratic society they
want. [1 page}
Category: Democratic government
Author: Zandu Goldbar
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I suggest a system similar to the election of the
Bundestag in Germany [MMP], where each voter has two votes, one for
an individual in the riding and one for a registered party . To get
seats, a party has to have 5% of the popular
vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Hans Goldberg
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
A mixed voting [MMP] system is ideal, because it is the happy
marriage of local representative and members of
parliament elected through a party vote who
might represent new or controversial ideas which need
airing. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hans Goldberg
Date: May 16, 2004
|
With MMP, we need to keep our ridings a reasonable size, require
parties to run candidates in at least half the ridings, and ensure
democratic election of list candidates by parties. Or, we could
find ourselves less well represented. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy Sunshine Goldsberry
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I hope that a MMP system would allow more viewpoints
to be heard and considered in government decison-making. I do not
believe that one party should have the right to govern solely, when
so many voters have other values. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sara Golling
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
This submission supports the introduction of a mixed member
proportional (MMP) representation electoral system in British
Columbia and summarises the NZ experience of moving from
a first past the post system to MMP. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Katherine Gordon
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
Not only would proportional representation [PR] reflect a more
balanced representation for each voter, it also would encourage
more voter participation -- as the voter would realize that his/her
vote does count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Vera Gottlieb
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am very much in favour of a mixed proportional representation
[MMP] system, comparable to New Zealand's. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Deirdre Gotto
Date: May 20, 2004
|
MLAs should be chosen by lot from names on the voters
list. This would remove many of the problems with the
current system of representation. The Citizens'
Assembly can put this proposal to a referendum [3 pages].
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Citizen Ted Gouge
Date: Feb 08, 2004
|
When none of the candidates is deemed worthy, the
voters' only option is not to vote at all. The community must have
the option to say, no, none of these guys. It's time to
include, 'none of the above' [NOTA] on every ballot. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Goulet
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
MMP gives people a vote for both a local representative and a
vote for the party of their choice. It is more appealing to women,
is less complex, more proportional and more fair than the STV
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mae and Robert Gracey
Date: Aug 14, 2004
|
I favour of a province-wide proportional representation
[PR] system. I am much more concerned to have my
political point of view reflected in the legislature than to have
an MLA who supposedly represents the community where I live. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Carol Graham
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
MMP representation leaves our current system of one local
representative per riding intact, then achieves proportionality
with the second vote for the preferred party. It is simple to
understand and vote counting is straightforward. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Beatriz Graham
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am in favour of the MMP model (similar to NZ). I
want to be able to vote for a local candidate and for a party and I
think it is vital to have equal seats for equal votes. Minority
governements are not necessarily poor governments. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adrienne Graham
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I favour and urge Assembly members to recommend a modified
version of the MMP system. The FPTP method should not
be retained for the constituency members, and the party lists
should be flexible and/or open. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian D Grant
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I support MMP for BC because it has a proven track record of
producing fairer results while maintaining geographic
representation and improving the number of women and minorities
elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Ms Ann Grant
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I agree in principle to the proposals for representation
by proportional vote [PR]. Time after time, I have voted
for a party that has never formed a government nor the official
opposition, federally or provincially. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Pat Grass
Date: Jun 15, 2004
|
I would like to register my support for a mixed proportional
representation [MMP] system in BC. I believe it would be more fair
than our current voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alison Graves
Date: May 09, 2004
|
In my opinion, a mixed proportional representation
[MMP] system, similar to the one they have in New
Zealand, would be an improvement on our current voting procedure.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Graves
Date: May 09, 2004
|
I support the MMP proposal, currently and successfully in use in
New Zealand and elsewhere. The STV system is, in my
view, entirely unsuitable as is any proposal which divides urban
and rural voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Grayston
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am tired of feeling that my vote for one of the smaller
parties is a wasted vote. Our voting system must be changed to
ensure that we are not ever put into this kind of dictatorship we
have all been experiencing. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cory Greaves
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] as the model for BC. This is the only way I can see my vote
having any meaning in the next election, or in subsequent ones. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Zena Green
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
I urge that the members of the Citizens' Assembly to educate the
public about their findings once they reach a conclusion. The
members are gaining valuable knowledge which must be
shared to enable voters to make an informed choice. [1
page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Suzanne Gregory
Date: May 26, 2004
|
The system that is most suited to our needs
is New Zealand's form of mixed member proportional
representation. It takes the existing
first-past-the-post process and adds a second ballot that uses
proportional representation. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Gregson
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
The time has come from British Columbia to lead the rest of
Canada on electoral reform. A mixed member form of proportional
representation [MMP] as used in New Zealand is the best
way to go. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Gregson
Date: Jan 19, 2004
|
An MMP electoral system will encourage me as a young voter to be
more interested & involved in the politics of this
province. The thought of greater voter
turnout & more involved citizens gives me hope for democracy in
BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Erin Griffiths
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
I hope that the great preponderance of public opinion favouring
the much simpler MMP representation system, as opposed
to the STV system, will be considered seriously in any
final recommendation about electoral reform. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Arthur Griggs
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of mixed proportional representation similar to
that adopted in New Zealand. While this method may not be the final
form that PropRep takes in BC, I believe it is the best place to
start as we evolve our own method. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Grignon
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
My vote is for the MMP system. People want their vote to
count. More women would get elected, and environmental
considerations and minority issues would always be considered in
discussions in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tsiporah Grignon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
BC could form its own version of MMP to serve our purposes. It
doesn't really matter to me how big the riding sizes are, or if the
number of MLAs increases so long as we get some sort of
proportional representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephanie Grindon
Date: Sep 22, 2004
|
The PRO-POST electoral system combines the
best of Proportional Representation, used in some countries where
each vote counts, and First-Past-The-Post, our current Canadian
system where each riding has its own member. [2 pages+link]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hendrik Grolle
Date: Mar 31, 2004
|
I support a system of mixed proportional representation [MMP],
where some members are appointed by a political party based on
their percentage of the vote, and other members represent regions.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joanna Groves
Date: Jun 18, 2004
|
Some form of MMP would best serve the citizens of
BC. I believe that if we want to create a socially just
and sustainable society, we muct change our electoral system so
that alternative voices can be heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anne Grube
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
Those who argue for proportional representation are not giving us
the whole picture. They criticize the existing system
without considering its benefits and advocate PR without
considering its shortcomings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Emeritus Professor Herbert Grubel
Date: Jul 06, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens' Assembly to propose a simple system of
mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] that the population will understand, see as fair,
and will consider as an improvement over what we have now. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Murray Gudmundson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support the MMP electoral system over the current system as
well as over the proposed modified STV. I feel that
when I vote for a minority party, our current system
does not allow that vote a decent chance to count for anything. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rachel Haase
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I believe that the PR system is more democratic and
representitive of all the different factors that make up our
society. The first past the post system is too lopsided
for it to be a truly democratic system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Habgood
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I support a proportional system of electoral representation by
means of a hybrid system [MMP], that includes both members chosen
from party lists and members representing electoral districts,
which members would be equally ranked. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Thomas Hackney
Date: Jun 12, 2004
|
I support a change in our electoral voting system to one of MMP
similar to the one in New Zealand. I believe such a change would
improve our citizens' perception of the importance of getting
involved in the democratic process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Conrad Hadland
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I wish to express my support for the MMP method of voting to the
Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform. The primary reason being
that it is a relatively simple process and is easlily and
transparently tallied at election time. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Hadley
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] would bring fairness to the
system and revitalize public partipation in the voting
process. Party list candidates must be chosen
democratically and preferentially rated by the party membership. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Jean and Wilfred Hagedorn
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am concerned about the Assembly is going to
recommend a change to our voting system that only serves to confuse
and destroy what little democracy there is left in our voting
system. I am in favor of MMP not STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Hagel
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Yvonne Haist
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support a change to the MMP system This system would greatly
improve voter interest, moderate the wild policy swings that have
plagued BC over the years and would require increased cooperation
between major and minor parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Hale
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I strongly support a change to proportional representation,
specifically the MMP system used in New Zealand and Germany. This
system would greatly improve voter interest and moderate
the wild policy swings that have plagued BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Ilona Hale
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Ten seats should be added to the Legislative Assembly
to be assigned to parties in proportion to their province wide vote
at a general election [MMM]. This would remedy a number
of current problems and provide a fairer outcome. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Hall
Date: Aug 04, 2003
|
I would like to see an end to the first past the post system in
BC. A different system should help to get more people to vote since
they may feel that their vote makes a difference. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Hall
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
The type of preferential ballot that I find appealing is rating
those running for office in order of preference; I may vote first
for a Liberal 3 points, secondly for the Green Party 2 points and
lastly for the NDP 1 point [Borda count]. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: John H Hall
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
I am a proponent of PR. I rarely feel that my vote is ever heard
in a majority government. I have seen too many governments forge
ahead with drastic changes to our society that were never mentioned
before any election. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Hall
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
The principles for an electoral system are; broad
proportionality, extended voter
choice, regional representation, and equality
of votes. The Preferential Plus
system (Loenen-0035) and MMP (if well
designed) fit these criteria. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Hallsor
Date: Apr 23, 2004
|
I feel the last Canadian election was unjust. I
fully support a single transferable vote [STV] system.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Joanne Hamberg
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I fully and strongly support changing our political system to
being one of proportional representation [PR]. I entrust the
members of the Citizens' Assembly with the decision as to which
type of PR would be best for us. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lalita Hamill
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
There is no perfect electoral system but run-off
elections would ensure that a local member has 50% of
the vote. If a system of proportional representation is
adopted, it should not enhance the power of political parties. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J Dwayne Hamilton
Date: Jan 23, 2004
|
Two comments on MMP: first, citizens must be able to vote for
whomever they please from the party list; secondly, the PR list
component should only apply to the list candidates, not the whole
legisature [MMM or parallel list]. [1 page]
Category:
Author: J Dwayne Hamilton
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
We need a workable alternative to our present FPTP,
winner take all system -- some kind of proportional representation
[PR] whereby votes for the non-winning candidates count
and we hear our voices represented in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Hammill
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
If the party with the largest vote gets less that 50%
of the votes, it loses the election. All the other
parties will be required to form the government. This
arrangement will ensure that governments always have
majority support. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: T R Hanna
Date: Mar 17, 2004
|
Any manipulation of the present system that resulted in people
not elected in their riding taking a seat in the legislature would,
in my opinion, leave us subject to dishonest manipulation of the
voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Margo Hannah
Date: Aug 16, 2004
|
I support a full proportional representation
[PR] system, not a transferable vote system. The latter
is too complicated. A full PR system is
simpler and provides greater opportunities for small parties'
voices to be heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Larry Hannant
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Preferential Balloting alone [AV], without incorporating any
aspects of Proportional Representation, allows voters to openly
indicate their real preferences at the ballot box, without fear of
accidentally electing the wrong party. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wilfred (Wilf) Hanni
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] in the BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cindy Hansen
Date: Aug 05, 2004
|
BC should adopt the Every Vote Counts electoral system; every
candidate (win or lose) will have influence in the Legislature in
proportion to the number of votes received. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bill Hanson
Date: May 31, 2004
|
I suggest MMP where the PR element does
not depend on party lists. The PR seats would be
chosen from among a party's riding candidates
who received the highest percentage of votes but failed to win a
seat [best losers]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Herschel Hardin
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
After taking a political science class two years
ago I began to see the flaws in our current
system. I am in favour of a mixed proportional [MMP]
system that will allow for wider representation of the citizens in
parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Madeline Hargrave
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
A system of proportional voting with 60 members
chosen from party lists, 8 to represent regions, and 10 to
represent minority and other interests. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Regional representation
Author: Helga Harlander
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
and do not want a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kevin Harney
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I would prefer the new election system to be a province-wide
system bases on the widely popular Mixed Proportional
Representation [MMP]. I do not agree with different types of system
for different parts of the province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Lynette Harper
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Under MMP, citizens would vote twice, once for an MLA from their
riding, and once for a party. On the second vote,
citizens should be able to select their preferred
candidate from the party list. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tyson Harrington
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
I want to see proportional represention in our electorial process.
It will allow for a truer democracy were every voice can be
represented, rather then just counted in a winner take all contest.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Harris
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
The legislature I prefer is similar to that of Germany or NZ,
mixed proportional representation [MMP]. Some seats are for
districts and the rest are assigned proportionally. A 5%
minimum seems to work well in European countries. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Connie Harris
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly should take a close look at
the system used in Nunavut, in particular, how the elected members
vote for the premier after an election. It should also
consider some form of proportional representation. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Harris
Date: Feb 16, 2004
|
BC has suffered from flip-flop governments and their polices. PR
should even the playing field and help give people hope
as they will know their vote won't be wasted. Let's work together
for a future in which we all have a say. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
Decision making should be in the hands of the
citizens. A central computer could query a political
database of citizens' ideas to determine their response to any
given question. [1 page]
Category: Other
Author: David Harrison
Date: Mar 17, 2004
|
A Regional Seats (RS) System for BC. The election of
additional regional seats to the BC legislature would ensure a
better balance of representation while preserving the benefits of
single party government. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Theo Hart
Date: Apr 15, 2004
|
Electoral form should be Open List Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP]. The abuse of voter's wishes by the current system is
deplorable and should be changed immediately. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Hart
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I support the development of a mixed member proportional
representation (MMP) electoral system for B.C. and I'm strongly
opposed to a single transferable vote (STV) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sandy Hart
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
BC should adopt an electoral system where some seats
reflect a party's share of the vote [a mixed member proportional
system, MMP]. In addition to fixed terms parliament, a
term limit of 8 years should be set for MLAs. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Gordon F Hartman
Date: Jan 29, 2004
|
To achieve democracy in Canada, citizens should vote directly on
the issues and not elect politicians. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Stephen Hartwell
Date: Jan 06, 2004
|
MMP could lead to splitting and fractioning of
political parties as they try to appeal to sectional or religious
or regional cleavages which might increase rather than decrease
the unchecked influence of the premier's department. [3
pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Carol Hartwig
Date: Jun 13, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR] to be
instituted for the BC Legislature. This
"every vote counts" system is one we can all support and believe
in. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lovena Harvey
Date: Jun 12, 2004
|
MMP brings fairness and balance to the electoral system via the
number of seats obtained being relative to the percentage of the
vote garnered. The are already well established examples of such a
system functioning elsewhere. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Harvey
Date: Jun 15, 2004
|
Both of us are long-time and strong supporters of a voting
system that would result in governments that reflect more or less
accurately the wishes of the electorate. MMP seems to
us to come closest to the ideal form for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Johanna Havelaar-Van Halst and W Just Havelaar
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
There is ample evidence to show that proportional representation
[PR] encourages the participation of all citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzanne Hawkes
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly should further the cause of democracy by
making each person's vote count whether or not that vote was cast
for the party that ultimately won the most seats in the
legislature. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Democratic government
Author: Guy Hawkins
Date: May 15, 2004
|
I support electoral reform in BC and favour proportional
representation [PR]. Since we are a democracy, each
party should receive the percentage of the pie they are
mandated for by the people's vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ron Hawkins
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Four key issues are important in choosing a new system:
proportionality; decreasing the power of political parties;
increasing the power of MLAs; and allowing
for local representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Stephen Hayes
Date: Jul 23, 2004
|
I strongly support the mixed member proportional [MMP] system as
practiced in Germany. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Glen Hearns
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
BC should have a mixed system similar to the ones
experimented with in Alberta and Manitoba -- urban areas have
multimember districts and use STV; rural areas with
single member districts use a majority formula [AV]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Robert Hebbert
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
I would like the premier of BC to be elected to the position of
premier by the sum total of proportional votes for the party that
he represents. Then we would have a better
representative of the people's votes. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Rene Hebert
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Provincial governments should be elected by Proportional
Representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Claud Heggie
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
We are in favour of moving to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
voting system similar to that recommended by the Law Commission of
Canada for our country, and which has been implemented
in New Zealand. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bill Heidrick and Kathleen Woodley
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I prefer a proportional voting system, similar to what some
European countries have, in which smaller parties with a minimum of
5% of the vote will usually receive a seat. This, in my opinion
reflects more democratic representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wilf Hein
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
Put me down for a positive vote for MMP. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Hepburn
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
BC should adopt MMP with 60% of seats from constituencies. The
remainder of the seats would be filled from party lists -- made
public well before voting day -- in order to match each party's
representation with its vote share. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Peter Hepher
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
I urge you to support a system of proportional representation. I
support the preferential ballot, but only if it would be used in
all ridings. I don't believe we should have a system that differs
between rural and urban areas. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Mr Spencer Herbert
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A viable political system in any province or nation
necessitates at least two political parties that, if elected as
government, can and will endeavor to represent the interests of all
the people. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Frederick H Herbert QC
Date: Apr 01, 2004
|
The mixed member proportional [MMP] system makes more sense to
me than the alternatives. I hope for a proportional representation
system that is essentially simple, not so sophisticated that many
people won't quite understand it. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Herring
Date: Apr 11, 2004
|
The STV formula does not meet my expectations for a simple
system. Please give the MMP system a thorough hearing.
New Zealand appears to have found it useful. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Herring
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I would like to take this opportunity to voice my strong support
for the New Zeland model of proportional representation (Mixed
Member Proportional, MMP). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Heslop
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward and transparent. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Heslop
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
'Submission to the BC Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform,
Presented by Geore Heyman, President, BC Government and Services
Employees' Union (BCGEU)' [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: George Heyman, President of the BC Government and
Service Employees' Union
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
A system of proportional representation, such as the Mixed
Member Proportional (MMP) system is the only real choice for true
democratic process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrew Hickok
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I propose a bicameral legislature with a Legislative Assembly of
79 members and a Senate of 50 members. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: John Higginbotham
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Mandatory voting is essential for electoral reform. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Ken Higgs
Date: Jun 04, 2004
|
I support MMP but am not convinced that an arbitrary minimum of 5%
voter cut-off is necessary; there is automatically a threshold
based on the number of seats in the Legislature, i.e. 1 of 79 seats
is approximately 1.3% of the seats. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Greg Higgs
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
I emphatically endorse the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
system of voting; such a system allows for the inclusion of a
diversity of perspectives and the creation of new
solutions. The MMP system is inclusive and creative. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan Higgs
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The current electoral system discourages voter participation.An
MMP system would cultivate more meaning and interest in
politics here in BC and people would have a better chance of being
properly represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Morgan Hite
Date: Jun 05, 2004
|
The STV (Single Transferable Vote) has got to be the
best & fairest voting system overall. Our present
system of FPTP is like cigarettes: it only exists because when it
was invented, they didn't know all the stuff that was bad about it.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeffrey Hocking
Date: Jun 04, 2004
|
It is my heartfelt hope that your Assembly will recommend
switching to MMP. I doubt if a system could be devised that would
run faultlessly, but MMP would surely more fairly
reflect the overall wishes of the BC electorate. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lloyd Hodge
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I canvassed for the initiative to establish a proportional
representation electoral system in BC in 2002. I remain
convinced that the Pro Rep system that Initiative proposed would
greatly improve the health of democracy in BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marianne Hodges
Date: May 06, 2004
|
As a citizen of BC, I would like to reform our voting
system from the current FPP to MMP. I believe that the
MMP system of electing a government will make governments more
accountable to the public that they serve. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Alix Hodson
Date: Aug 20, 2004
|
I would like to see a mixed member proportional [MMP] system as
they have in New Zealand, with a 4-5% minimum for representation.
This would find all of us recognizing after the election that our
votes count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Hoechstetter
Date: May 10, 2004
|
We should adopt a system similar to the United
States, where we vote first for a premier (regardless of party tie)
and then for representatives in 2 legislatures. Premier,
legislature 1, and legislature 2, each having the power of veto. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Sverre Holgersen
Date: Jul 17, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Hollemans
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
It seems to me that the FPTP voting system is no longer
truly representative of voters wishes in BC, hence not
truly democratic. I would, therefore, opt for some form of MMP in
which a measure of proportionality is effected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Holmes-Smith
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I believe the MMP system will best serve the people of BC. Some
sort of proportional representation is absolutely required. The
other key is to keep the system and the voting process simple and
easy to understand. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Richard Holt
Date: May 31, 2004
|
I strongly urge the assembly to reform our electoral system
towards one of mixed electoral systems, such as that of New Zealand
[MMP]. In this system, citizens vote for both a local constituency
and for a party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Carrie Holt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The Mixed Member Proportional electoral system is, without
question, the best way to give everyone in the Province a say in
how government is run, and gives a more accurate representation of
what the voting public want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lauralee Hoover
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional voting system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Hoover
Date: Apr 15, 2004
|
I'm in support of the Mixed Member Proportional voting system.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Florence Hoover
Date: Apr 15, 2004
|
I have never yet felt that my concerns are represented
adequately in the legislature, or that my voice is ever really
heard. I think the MMP model offers the simplest and best chance
for my concerns to be represented in the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rainey Hopewell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Electoral reform alone cannot resolve the very real problems
that brought this Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform into
being. These problems require us to curtail the power of political
parties over our representatives. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Edwin M. Hopkins
Date: May 31, 2004
|
I support an MMP system like Germany, New Zealand and Scotland, for
five reasons. I think a bar of between 5-8% might also
be a good idea. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Hillary Hopps
Date: May 26, 2004
|
"Loyal Opposition" status should be granted to the
second placed party in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
regardless of the number of seats it holds in the
legislature. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Darryl Horner
Date: Feb 22, 2004
|
I am one hundred percent in favour of using an
electoral system with proportional representation [PR]. I urge the
Citizens' Assembly to recommend this. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gail Hourigan
Date: Jun 22, 2004
|
I am very pleased that this process of electoral
reform is being undertaken by the Citizens' Assembly.
From a quick reading of material I just received, it seems that MMP
might be the fairest way to represent all the voters' choices. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Hourston
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I favour an MMP electoral system. Switching to a
more diverse legislature will mean moving from reactive fluctuating
policies and governmental organisations to a more long term,
well-crafted and just governmental system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Hourston
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Currently there are many citizens who are disenfranchised
because they are not represented in government. The current system
needs to be revised and I believe that the most effective and fair
system is MPP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roy Howard
Date: Apr 23, 2004
|
In rural areas, people rely on their local MLAs who should
continue to be elected by FPTP. Centres like greater
Vancouver and Victoria should each be one large constituency
electing representatives by proportional representation. [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Howe
Date: May 21, 2004
|
I support a change to proportional representation
[PR] in BC. I think the coalition building that results
is an important part of the democratic process and is a way for new
ideas and policies to form. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kyla Hubbard
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
We should have a proportional representation
[PR] electoral system to provide a range of
views in parliament. There is something wrong with our present
system when with 56% of the vote, all but 2 seats are taken by one
party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dagmar Hughes
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
My parents have raised me with the mantra that even one grain of
rice can tip the scale, so let my voice be heard. I feel that our
country's electoral system flawed. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Miss Ashley Hughes
Date: Jun 30, 2004
|
I think electoral reform is overdue. I would like to see: all
votes count; an end to elections called by the party in power; and
a fixed election term of two years. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Caron Hunt
Date: Jun 22, 2004
|
I strongly support using the MMP system for the next
election in BC. It seems to work well for others countries such as
New Zealand, and is definitely better in my opinion than the STV
approach. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy Hunter
Date: Aug 14, 2004
|
I want a MMP voting system in BC. I want
the party I choose to be fairly represented in the legislature, and
I want the opportunity to vote for the best candidate in my riding,
even if he/she does not belong to the same party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Hunter
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I have been following and studying this topic over the past year
and this is to confirm my strong support for the Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) system, and strong opposition to the Single
Transferable Vote (STV) approach. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Hunter
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I think it is time for electoral reform in our
pronvice. I feel that a more proportional system of
voting is needed, and would hope that proposals for a new voting
system be considered and presented at a referendum. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Hunter
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
'A Proposal for a form of Proportional Representation'
[8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: D J Huntley and M Zuckermann
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
I am in favor of MMP Proportional Representation;
this is the most important long term political change
under consideration these days. It will give a political voice to
some viewpoints that deserve to be heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Yendor Hurst
Date: May 13, 2004
|
By instituting the Alternative Vote [AV], minority parties could
run in elections, making their vote count by making a second choice
who might well get elected even though not having had a majority of
the votes the first time around. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eric W Hurwood
Date: May 27, 2004
|
Some system of proportional representation should be
adopted to deal with the main problems with the current
system. These are the problems of wasted votes and
strategic voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andreas Huster
Date: Jun 30, 2004
|
I would like to have BC go to a mixed member proportional (MMP)
system like the one they have adopted in New Zealand, with
two-thirds constituency seats and one-third list seats.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shelagh Huston
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
I would like to state my strong support for electoral reform
that will establish a responsive, representative
legislature. My preference is for Mixed Member
Proportional representation [MMP], with an open party list. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J K Hutchins
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I have chosen the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system because
I value local priorities being heard and counted as well as
provincial seats being governed by a stronger diversity of party
representatives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Natacha G Hyde
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I believe that our electoral system needs to change. The current
system fails to give a large portion of the populace a voice in
government. I would prefer to have a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Idler
Date: May 13, 2004
|
I believe that MMP should be adopted as the voting system for
British Columbia. The Preferentail Plus system would incorporate
the disadvantages of both the STV system as well as
the current system of representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shirley Ince
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
My choice would be a form of MMP. In Nanaimo we heard an
excellent summary of how this systems works for NZ. Its been a very
good system for Germany and other countries; BC voters
should be given the opportunity to choose MMP. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Irvine
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Proportional representation may favour parties with novelty or
protest appeal but without clear policies or track
record, and may disadvantage candidates who have worked
long and hard to represent riding issues. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Bill Irving
Date: Apr 01, 2004
|
Party discipline prevents members from reflecting the views of
constituents. To remedy our democratic deficit,
we should see members reflecting the people's wishes
rather than those of the government party . [1
page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Kent Israel
Date: Feb 08, 2004
|
This is to state my preference for mixed member proportional
representation [MMP] in BC as the fairest electoral
system with a proven track record of representing local interests
and increasing the representation of women and minorities. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Judi Israel
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
It is shamefully obvious that a change is needed when only 2/3
of those eligible to vote actually vote. Some sort of
PR system where every vote counts would awaken some
significant number of the apathetic 1/3 of eligible voters. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Edward Ivanisko
Date: May 16, 2004
|
While our system has some major flaws, I would argue
that despite it's shortcomings, FPTP has created a country and a
province that is the envy of many around the world. Please don't
throw out the baby with the bathwater. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Jim Jaarsma
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I have noticed that some of the other submissons advocate the
STV system for BC. I do not think that this system would
work here. I much prefer the MMP system like the one in
New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Jackson
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system and
do not want a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Sherrill Jackson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I favour MMP for BC. The current system fails
us because the popular vote does not always
correspond with who actually holds the power. I would
have more faith in the system if there was a more realistic
representation of the electorate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernice Jacobsen
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
A stay in the UK convinced me that some similar form of mixed
member or additional member proportional system would be best for
British Columbia and I hope that the Citizens' Assembly will
recommend in favour of such. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Alison James
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I have been voting in B.C. since 1975. My vote was always a
wasted vote. It never counted. It is important to me to have a fair
voting system in B.C. I am strongly in favour of the New Zealand
system [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elli Janke
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
Proportional representation should not be adopted because
minority parties would manipulate the system. If there
is any change, it should be to a preferential ballot [AV] to
demonstrate government majority support. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Electoral system no change
Author: Derek Hollis Jeffery
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
'Keeping the Best of the Past while Evolving into the
Future' A proprosal for a regional mixed-member
plurality top-up (RMMP+). [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nikolas Jeffrey
Date: Jun 02, 2004
|
Few people have expressed satisfaction with our present
system. I am not a firm supporter of a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system and I lean towards
STV. But I am first and foremost a strong believer that
we need a change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leif Jensen
Date: May 05, 2004
|
I prefer an MMP system
with one-half of the MLAs elected in districts and the
remaining seats elected from party lists according to the number of
votes obtained by each party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Karl Eigil Jensen
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
A proposal for a mixed voting system [MMP] using
constituency winners and proportional representation of parties
with the PR members chosen from the most successful runners up for
each party. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Earl A Jenson
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
'Vote 1-2-3: A Compelling Case for a New Voting
System' [44 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff and Diana Jewell
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
Proposals for adapting the 'Vote 1-2-3' system to accommodate MMP
and proportional representation [PR] [2 pages + 14 pages of linked
documents]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Jewell
Date: Sep 26, 2004
|
'Supplement to Electoral Reform Submission' [Vote 1-2-3, Jewell
1373] [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff and Diana Jewell
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
'Trading One Evil For Another: Electoral Systems and
Justice': The submission reviews the variety of
considerations involved in electoral change and argues
that 'the devil we know is better than the devil we
don’t'. [7 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr Christopher Joblin
Date: May 14, 2004
|
I do not support PR as the basis for selecting our
representatives but consideration should be given to
allocating some additional seats to be decided by general voting
trends province-wide. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Roff Johannson
Date: Jun 13, 2004
|
'Conspiracy of Legislation: The Suppression of Indian Rights in
Canada', a document prepared for Squamish Nation by Chief Joe
Mathias & Gary R Yabsley, 1986, and
related material; details the denial of aboriginal
rights in BC. [28 pages]
Category: Minority representation, Other
Author: Grand Chief Edward John
Date: Sep 12, 2003
|
'Framework for Recognition and Reconciliation', a document
presented to Premier Campbell and members of the British Columbia
Cabinet, September 17, 2003; need to review invovlement of First
Nations in the governmental process. [15 pages]
Category: Minority representation
Author: Grand Chief Edward John
Date: Sep 29, 2003
|
My fear with a more proportional system is that it tends
to make government less effective. While everyone having
a better voice in government is a wonderful goal, not at the price
of a workable government. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Derek Johnson
Date: May 03, 2004
|
A mixed member proportional system would work best
for British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. Kelly Johnson
Date: Mar 01, 2004
|
I believe the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) is a fairer and
less complicated proportional
representation than any STV system. It's acceptable to
increase riding size and for people to know that their vote counts
for who they want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carl Johnson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as
being the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eileen Johnson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I believe that the best electoral system to translate votes into
seats for the British Columbia Legislative Assembly is MMP. It is
far more democratic than BC's (and Canada's) current first past the
post electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lise Johnson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of mixed proportional representation
[MMP] as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Olive Johnson
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
'Submission of the West Coast Legal Education and Action Fund', in
favour of MMP, and recommendations on the participation of women.
[10 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Other
Author: Audrey Johnson, Executive Director, West Coast
Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
We have both witnessed the sharp swings and incredible waste and
inefficiency that occurs on every regime change. Though we have
reservations Pro Rep Society proposal, they are much less than
concerns about the present system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: S H (Joe) and Marlene Johnston
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I wish to express my views in favour of providing BC with some
form of proportional representation [PR] in our election
process. I have long felt the current system unfair to us voters,
not allowing a more balanced representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Katherine Johnston
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
We need MMP, an electoral system used widely around the world
with a proven track record of producing fairer results, maintaining
geographic representation and improving the number of women and
minorities elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Diane Jolly
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
A system of proxy proportional representation (PPR) is described
under which candidates are elected in a sequence related to their
province wide popularity. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: T Jones
Date: Mar 10, 2004
|
Instead of one general election, riding-by-riding elections
should be scheduled so that there are one or two riding
elections held every one or two months. The
advantages of this scheme are discussed. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Jones
Date: Mar 17, 2004
|
How will party slates be
selected under proportional representation?
Will all the names on the list come from one region?
Will all party members take part in the selection process? Will the
signing up of new members be controlled? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Jones
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
I would like there to be more stability in direction and for
people to feel that their vote counted; I believe that a
mixed member proportional [MMP] system would be best so
that the many diverse opinions in BC would have a voice.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Aron Jones
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I suggest that a MMP system with 2/3 list seats would best serve
society. To mitigate the effects of strategic voting on
constituency seats, I believe that more than half of all
seats should be list seats. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Arthur Jones
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
I have felt for sometime now that politics is a game at the
expense of the citizenry. I believe that politicians should all
work together on our behalf, and MMP is the best way that I have
heard of to achieve this end. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kevin Jones
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
The most important thing right now in Canadian politics is the
need for proportional representation [PR]. We need
alternative views and a creative forum for discussion. Only more
diversity in the Legislature will make this possible. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bruce Jordan
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
In the past I have canvassed on behalf of Proportional
Representation for the province of BC. I believe strongly that MMP
is the democratic way to go with voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gloria Jorg
Date: May 13, 2004
|
I don't think our current system is the best that we can have
here in BC. I support the movement towards revising our current
electoral system to become or include a component of a proportional
representation [PR] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Chris Joseph
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Effectively, under first past the post, I have no voice in
government. This is unjust and should be abolished. Put my vote
down for an MMP-style system of proportional representation in BC.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Arthur R Joyce
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] Voting System for BC
because it is the best way through which all views can be heard in
our Legislature. A system by which voters rank candidates is too
complicated for voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Julian
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am in favour of a Mixed Member
Proportional Representation [MMP] electoral system for
the province of British Columbia to stop the wild swings in
government policies that do not reflect the wishes of the majority
of the people of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kenneth Jupe
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to see mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] as the electoral system here in British Columbia.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Donna Jupe
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I favour a mixed member member proportional representation
[MMP] electoral system for British Columbia.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Brian Jupe
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP] as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Peter Justo
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
BC needs some form of mixed proportional voting that allows smaller
parties representation in the legislature. These
parties will bring new ideas into government and enrich
political debate which is the essence of democracy. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elmer Kabush
Date: Mar 13, 2004
|
I want to contribute a proposal to distribute the 79 seats in
the BC Legislature: 30 ridings having two MLAs each, one male and
one female; and 19 seats selected from some method of proportional
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elmer Kabush
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
An elected legislature should be a mix of constituency and party
representatives; about 2/3 of the legislators elected directly in
constituency ballots, with the balance of seats allocated to
parties from regional party lists. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Kadulski
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] would allow more debate and
cooperation, reduce swings from one administration to another and
probably save money (think of the costs of initiatives that get
cancelled). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Kaller and Brian Lupton
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I would like to see BC adopt a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] System similar to the system in New Zealand. This
would be a fairer representational system and would encourage a
higher voter turnout as no votes would be wasted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Krista Kaptein
Date: Jun 04, 2004
|
BC should move towards MMP. The idea of a party
needing a minimum proportion of votes in
order to be eligible for proportional seats, is ridiculous. The
whole idea of PR is that as many views as possible are represented.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Steve Karagianis
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
I support MMP, an electoral system with a proven track record of
producing fairer results while maintaining geographic
representation and improving the number of women and minorities
elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maurine Karagianis
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Preferential voting [AV] could add more legitimacy to the
process of electing riding MLAs. MLAs elected with half
the vote may have more of a democratic claim to the seat, even if
they won from the addition of second, or
third choices. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Karjaluoto
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
A proposal for an MMP system with half
the MLAs elected from ridings, half from
party lists, with 4 year terms. Party list
members are initially elected for 2 years, then 4 years
to produce staggered terms (elections every 2 years). [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glen Kask
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
'To introduce seven steps towards creating a Free Enterprise
Citizen-Directed Democracy, (including the implementation of
necessary technology to provide permanent polling centres) in each
County across our Great Nation'. [9 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Louis A Kaufmann
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
We need to have a government that represents citizens' diverse
views. I would like to see a more diverse legislature
where several parties & independents play
a significant role, & minority governments are not
considered a failure. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patricia Kavanagh
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I wish to express my enthusiastic approval of the MPP system
being proposed by Fair Vote BC. There is so much popular support
for an alternative to first-past the post system and this is a
great one. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Kay
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
'Tampering with the Voting System' [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Peter Kearvell
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I would like to see a Mixed Member Proportional Representation
(MMP) electoral system implemented in BC to replace our current
system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Tammy Keetch
Date: Aug 14, 2004
|
Proportional representation [MMP] is the only fair way to ensure
that the values of all British Columbians are fairly represented in
the Legislature. Let's implement a proportional representation
system next year. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Kell
Date: Jul 02, 2004
|
I feel that we really need election reform in the form of
Proportional Representation [PR]. I feel disenfranchized by our
current system. I am starting to lose interest in voting. My vote
never goes anywhere in our current system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara S Kelly
Date: May 27, 2004
|
I support a degree of proportional representation [PR with
additional members] for the provincial electoral system
in BC because this would encourage a greater degree of consensus
building within the legislative process. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Kelly
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
I support the conclusions of the Law Commission of
Canada which recommended a mixed member proportional
[MMP] electoral system. MMP should be applied equally
at the Federal and Provincial levels. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Bryce Kendrick
Date: May 14, 2004
|
'The Seven Cent Solution': A proposal for assigning voting strength
in the Legislature to reflect the proportion of votes won at
elections, and to ensure that the party with the most votes forms
the government. [6 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Mr John Kennedy
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
A note on the problems of a mixed member proportional (MMP)
electoral system, and proposals for modifying the system
or replacing it with other systems. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Kennedy
Date: Jun 25, 2004
|
We have deficits of legitimacy, fairness, and equality after
every Provincial election. The solution is
Parliamentary PR, where each MLA casts a vote in
proportion to the votes he or she gained at the previous election.
[3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Mr. John Kennedy
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
A review of ballot design and electoral systems, and
supplementary information on 'The Seven Cent Solution' electoral
system. [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Kennedy
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
'Proportional Representation Through Weighted Parliamentary
Votes' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Kennedy
Date: Sep 26, 2004
|
The most important reason to choose PR is to
re-engage our youth and stop the cynicism that seems to come with
the 'first past the post' system whether it is here in BC or
Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Heather Kennedy-MacNeill
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR]. Any drawbacks it may
have, such as increasing the likelihood of minority governments,
are more than countered by its benefits, the main one being that
people feel that their votes count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Kerr
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
It is my opinion that MMP style voting allows a truer
representation of how the public actually voted and seems to me to
be a fairer system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Randy Kerr
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
With the current FPTP system we have an opportunity to put a
piece of paper in a box every few years, but no ongoing
participation or representation in government. We
should change to proportional representation [PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Kerr
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
We should endeavour to have each person's vote have equal
weight. Be careful. Do not fix what is not broken.
Don't create new problems when solving old ones. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Jessie Kerr-Halls
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I strongly feel that a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system
would be the closest thing to a fair voting system for BC, even
though some of the ridings would have to be enlarged by as much as
50%. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jonathan Kerslake
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
MMP has a number of transformational traits most excitingly is
its ability to influence higher voter turn out. It seems possible
that MMP can help our social demographics be more accurately
represented in the provincial legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Damian Kettlewell
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I have lived in BC my whole life except for the last 5 years in
New Zealand. I have returned just last spring. The
problem I saw in the NZ MMP system was the power given to parties
with a small percentage of the popular vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr Michael Kidd
Date: Sep 05, 2004
|
I would like you to come up with a recommodation supporting some
form of proportional representation [PR]. It is the only way that
every ballot has meaning. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joe Kiene
Date: Jun 01, 2004
|
'A Quest for a Civil Society'. [8 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Mickey Kinakin
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am in favour of electorial change. I believe the
current system does not fairly represent a democracy.
Proportional Representation [PR] is the system I favour.
I believe it results in representation of all of our diverse views.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karen Kindrid
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
BC should adopt the MMP system like New Zealand adopted because
it would make people feel that their vote really
counts. If you vote for anyone besides the one or two
major parties at present, it seems completely futile. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessie King
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
A recommendation for MMP with AV for constitutency
seats to deal with the two basic shortcomings of our present
system: the lack of representation and the lack of a majority vote
for elected representatives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Emeritus Hubert W King
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I would like to see a change in Canada’s electoral
system, (including provincial elections). Perhaps
something similar to the systems used in Australia or Germany would
be the answer for us. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: L King
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
A submission setting out the advantages of
STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Russ Kinghorn
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I strongly support a form of proportional representation [PR].
It is totally illogical that the present Liberal government in BC
has almost all the seats in the Legislature with less than 60% of
the popular vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Kipp
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The voting system we have now is outdated as proven by the
results of the last two elections in BC. The best system, I think,
is the mixed member proportional [MMP] representation system. I do
hope you will make this important change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Annette Kirk
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
It is imperative that the First Past the Post system of voting
be changed. Our recent history proves this. The system that has
proven to be effective and understood by the people is the MMP
proportional representation system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Annette Kirk
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system.
It leaves our current system of one local representative per riding
intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote for the
preferred party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wendy Kirkby
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
We do not like the present system because too often, we feel
unrepresented. We would prefer an MMP system
which would give our votes weight no matter how every one else
voted, and we would feel we live in a true democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Victor and Marion Kirkpatrick
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
A quota preferential model for the election of representative
assemblies. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Danny Kleinman
Date: Oct 27, 2003
|
Proportional representation should be adopted for the provincial
legistlaure with a few extra seats for under-populated regions and
to safeguard aboriginal representation. The Swiss
system of referendums is a good model for Canada. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change, Minority representation, Regional representation
Author: Jakob Knaus
Date: Jan 29, 2004
|
I would like to see an MMP system with requirements that parties
contest at least half the ridings and make public the selection
process for list candidates. Voters should be able to affect the
ranking of list candidates. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cathleen Kneen
Date: Jul 28, 2004
|
Support for a New Zealand-like MMP voting system in BC, and
comments on the Citizens' Assembly Preliminary Statement. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brewster Kneen
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
I favour MMP because it is likely to produce an
electoral system in which many parties can participate, where
voters have a wide range of choice, representation in government
reflects votes won, and election outcomes are less extreme. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Dorle Kneifel
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] representation
system for British Columbia because the current system does not
allow my view to be adequately represented in British Columbia
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J Knight
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I want to state my support for MMP
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Knopp
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP] as the best and most democratic method to elect
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Freda Knott
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support the implementation of the MMP proportional
representation electoral system in BC to make
sure we get opposition views expressed and prevent near
dictatorship. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ronald Knowles
Date: May 02, 2004
|
In my view our current electoral system is good enough to
register correctly and fairly the mood and political inclination of
our citizens. I am oposing any attempts to change the present
voting procedure to the concept of PR. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Sidney Kocib
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am very much in favour of MMP (New Zealand System) as the
system to select our MLAs in BC (as well as our MPs in
Canada). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob (George Robert) Koenig
Date: Jun 24, 2004
|
I am very much in favour of MMP (New Zealand System) as the
system to select MLAs in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Waverlea Koenig
Date: Jun 24, 2004
|
When the votes are counted in single member
ridings and the government selected, there should be
some way to compensate the opposing parties for the percentage of
the votes they have won; a proposal to achieve this outcome. [9
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sylvia Korican
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
In the debate about PR, folks often worry about the inability of
fringe parties to govern if they ever got into power. I
would like to bring your attention to a less obvious benefit of the
system, which has played out in Germany. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrew Kotaska
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
A seven point scheme for an MMP voting system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rita Koutsodimos
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
Mixed Member Proportional Representation [MMP] is by
far, the fairest, and least complicated of the alternatives to the
staus quo and the Single Transferable Vote [STV]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Kowalski
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Electing politicians who are both representative and
competent'; a scheme for a proportional sytem using preferential
voting [AV], a threshold of 7-10%, compensatory seats for the best
losers, and quotas for fair representation. [9 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: W Bruce Krayenhoff
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
I believe that proportional representation [PR] will
restore voter confidence. I know that I am tired of my vote not
counting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Elma Krbavac
Date: Aug 18, 2004
|
BC should adopt the mixed member proportional system
(MMP) used successfully in other parliamentary democracies. It
balances the strengths of the first past the post system (FPTP)
with the advantages of proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joseph Kremer
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
I think the best system is MMP. And the best MMP system is one
with open lists and alternative voting for constituency seats. [1
page + links]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joe Kremer
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
In order to really feel and understand the backbone of the
province, the government should relocate to Prince
George. After all, it is the north from which the
generous royalties and taxes are derived from, oil
and timber. [1 page]
Category: Regional representation, Other
Author: Alice E Kruta
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
I am highly in favour of the mixed member proportional [MMP]
representation system. It provided the best form of democracy and
ensures that more people will vote since their votes will count as
they intended. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Pam Kryskow
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I have studied the different types of systems you are
considering implementing and I would like to voice that the MMP
system is by far the most democratic and fair. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pam Kryskow
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I believe that the MMP system is a great concept and should be
implemented as soon as possible. Proportional
representation is needed to make our province one of the best
places to be. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alex Kump
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
'Direct Democracy' by Douglas Smith [3 pages] 'The
Myth of Modern Democracy' by Ivy Moslem [2 pages]
Articles taken from The Ecologist July/August 2004
Category: Democratic government
Author: Horst Köhne
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
We need an electoral system which eliminates the power
of money as a necessity to be elected (i.e. a poor
citizen should be able to get elected) and we need to get
professional politicians out of government. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Donald Lacey
Date: May 18, 2004
|
I believe that we need electoral reform and campaign reform in
BC. I think that condidates should be allowed only to
talk about their mandates, ideas and proposals; criticism of other
parties and candidates should not be allowed. [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Joy Lacey
Date: May 27, 2004
|
I favour MMP which is fair in terms of proportional
representation; it gives people a vote for a local representative
and a vote for the party of their choice. I do not
support the STV because it is too complex. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Richard Lacharite
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I believe that proportional representation [PR] is
the best and fairest way to go as then the government will be the
one the majority of the voters want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Anne Lai
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Please recommend some form of proportional representation. We
cannot afford to keep having these dramatic swings from one party
to another. I feel PR will help to de-polarize politics in BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Laing
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
BC should adopt optional preferential balloting [the alternative
vote, AV] in single member ridings as is used
for the lower houses of two Australian
parliaments. This system would be fairer than the
present one and easy to institute. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr. Peter Lake
Date: Feb 08, 2004
|
I favour MMP. The voter should also be given the
opportunity of voting 'no party' in the party vote. If
'no party' votes were a majority in the riding, the runner-up
candidate would be elected instead of a party list candidate. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Quentin Lake
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens’ Assembly to recommend an MMP
system for BC. This system would result in better political
representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in the
legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sally & Barry Lamare
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
We are tired of voting in elections and not having our electoral
choice represented. We support a mixed member
proportional [MMP] system of voting for BC. It seems
the fairest system to us and would encourage more people to vote.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: S R Lamb and M F Lampson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am in favour of proportional representation [PR].
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jean Lamond
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I would support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] Representation
system. This seems to me to be the best compromise that provides a
degree of proportionality while still retaining a representative
for a geographic area. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glen Lancaster
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
There should be multiple choices on the ballot so we
don't have a government with only about 30% of the votes but more
seats than the opposition as in 1996, and it would be
better to have representation by area instead
of population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Albert Land
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
I am strongly in favour of an MMP eletoral system. It offers
fair representation. MMP is easily understood by the average
person. MMP has a simple and transparent counting system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ed Lands
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
MLAs should be chosen by lottery from all eligible voters in
each riding. The resulting group would elect a "chair"
who would be premier. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Robert Lane
Date: Feb 11, 2004
|
Please let us catch up with the rest of the
democratic world. Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP] is the logical path. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Lane
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Party leaders should be chosen directly by the electors and not
by parties. Proportional representation [PR] seems much
better and fairer than the current system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank and Lucille Lang
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
'Filling the Accountability Gap: A New Voting System to Elect MLAs
in British Columbia' . The submission argues for the
adoption of an STV/AV system to
give BC voters throughout the province more
choice and stable government. [12 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Troy Lanigan, Communications Director, Canadian
Taxpayers Federation
Date: May 13, 2004
|
I am very much in favor of some sort of proportional
representation in British Columbia. I see the MMP system as being a
fair compromise between local representation and proportional
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dennis Larcombe
Date: May 09, 2004
|
MMP is an electoral system with a proven track record of
producing fair results while maintaining geographic representation
and improving the number of women and minorities elected. Isn't
this what we need? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karen Larsen
Date: Aug 14, 2004
|
I strongly urge this assembly to consider a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system for BC. I don't belive that the current
system of "first past the post" represents me, nor do I feel it is
a democratic system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michelle Larstone
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
The system which best serves the people at large, to
prevent tyranny of the majority, and to lead to the fullest and
most open representation is the MMP system. The
complexity of STV is contrary to the principles of fairness. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daniel Laskarin
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I have designed an electoral system which best meets the
constraints and objectives outlined by the Citizens' Assembly: MMM
Ensemble. [41 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Condorcet elections have been used for public elections. The
city of Marquette, Michigan, USA once used (and may still use, for
all I know,) a Condorcet voting system known as Nanson's Method for
the election of all city officials. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly is concerned about how to handle recall
under proportional representation. I have already dealt
with this matter in my "MMM-Ensemble" proposal in submission 1302.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
By-elections under STV do not assist with voter choice,
proportionality, or local representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
There are several approaches to voter verified paper trails for
electronic voting machines. One method is the "ballot
under glass" approach. Another method prints out a
filled out ballot that is later scanned optically. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly should consider whether it is a good idea
to ban anti-democratic political parties. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
If the Citizens' Assembly chooses STV as the recommended system,
the Citizens' Assembly should not expect STV to clean up the party
endorsement (nomination of candidates by political parties)
procedures by itself. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
Reference to articles in the Scientific American. [1
page]
Category: Link/reference to other resources
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
Information and references on the d'Hondt Greatest Averages Method
of proportional representation, and on the STV electoral system
used by the Australian Capital Territory. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
A comment on a discussion of possible changes to STV by a
leading figure in the Irish Green Party. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Howard Lastman
Date: Aug 19, 2004
|
'Presentation' To keep BC's electoral system
flexible enough to allow a possible future evolution where parties
are less dominant, a system like STV may be preferable to one like
MMP. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Latham
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
MLAs should be encouraged to be more responsive to the needs of
their constituents by allowing voters
to assess the performance of the sitting MLA; the score
would affect the pension entitlements of the MLA. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Mr David Lau
Date: Jan 07, 2004
|
Solutions are suggested for enhancing citizen participation in the
political process without making radical changes to the electoral
system. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: S Peter Lauman
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
'No More Party Politics' A consensual system of
democracy will produce a government that is responsive, open,
honest and accountable to the citizens of British Columbia. [7
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Donna Launay
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
It is important for the people to have the power to
call an election at the time they have had enough of the
government. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Mr Andre Lavoie
Date: May 09, 2004
|
I totally support a change to the electoral system.
Since I am usually a supporter of the Green or other
small party on the fringe of the political scene, I would like to
see the MMP system working in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Denis Lavoie
Date: May 11, 2004
|
The voters should be able to
indicate their first and second choice of candidates
[AV]. If the votes for 2nd choice candidates are counted, the
elected candidate will be the person who is
most acceptable to the most people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tony Law
Date: Aug 06, 2004
|
I favour proportional representation and, for reasons of
relative simplicity and fairness, suggest the adoption of the New
Zealand system [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Noel Lax
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
By whatever means it takes, please make sure that you recommend
nothing short of proportional representation [PR]. We, the people
have suffered far too long from the imbalance and unfairness of the
present system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Le Baron
Date: May 10, 2004
|
A proposal for 27 individuals to be
elected by simple plurality, one from each regional district, to
act as advocates for their regional area, and 52 MLAs be elected by
the voters at large by PR to govern the whole province.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R C Le Noury
Date: May 27, 2004
|
Proportional representation which reflects
the actual percentages of who people voted for would
allow more discourse in our government, more accountability, more
collaboration and more ownership by the voters
themselves. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Reina LeBaron
Date: May 07, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] is the best way to get voters
back to the ballot boxes. To renew voter confidence and get more
than 40 something percent turnout, the voter must feel as if his or
her vote makes a difference. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sasha LeBaron
Date: May 11, 2004
|
Local representation and proportionality create strong
geographical and thematic links between the legislature
and the public. We have the first, we lack the second.
MMP would be a way of combining them. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul LeBlond
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I would like to add my voice to those who support a mixed member
proportional (MMP) system for British Columbia. An MMP
system is one of the best shots we have at bringing citizens back
into our fragile system of democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacques LeCavalier
Date: May 13, 2004
|
The Assembly must put forward the option with the greatest
chance of receiving sufficient votes for us to finally
get the proportional representation we so badly need. Clearly, this
most promising option is the MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacques LeCavalier
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Our system today fails the electorate by not having the three
levels of law making, all independant and all free voting. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Ian LeRoy
Date: Mar 27, 2004
|
My particular interest is in proportional representation based
upon the MMP system as currently used in New Zealand and
Germany. I look forward to coalitions of parties
working together on decision-making. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Douglas M Leach
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I believe that the MMP (mixed member proportional
representation) is the way to go for this province. I also favour
needing 5% of the popular vote to gain a seat under MMP. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Steve Leavitt
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the the New Zealand model of
proportional representation (Mixed Member Proportional, MMP). I
think this is the best way to give everyone in the Province a say
in how government is run. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Nathaniel Lee-Ran
Date: Jun 04, 2004
|
I would like to officially submit my submission for
the MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adam Leggett
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I wish to join the many voices in support of a more democratic
system of electing our representatives.
PR, in my opinion, will increase the number of people
wishing to participate in elections and make their vote count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank Lehmann
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional
Representation (MMP) as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hector Leiserson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Members Proportional
Representation [MMP] as the most democratic method of
voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sara Leiserson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
We prefer the MMP system which keeps the local connection
as an important element in the province’s
electoral system, and we agree that a more proportional system
would better reflect the basic values of our province’s
population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karin and Tom Leja
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
Some kind of proportional representation system is necessary for
BC. Other desirable changes are: the premier and the
speaker of the legislative assembly should
be direclty elected, and MLAs cannot change
parties without a by-election. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Ed Leroux
Date: Dec 29, 2003
|
I want MMP proportional representation because it is
more democratic. I am
suspicious that any input as to how the government
should be elected will be of no use. Politicians are not inclined
to vote themselves out of a job. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Forbes Leslie
Date: May 05, 2004
|
A PR electoral system enables a broader range people
to get their ideas represented in government . PR
systems encourage cooperation between political parties and allow
minority parties a say in the running of the
government. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Leslie
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
BC should adopt a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
system. It is absurd that, under the current
system, a party getting 58% ofo the vote gets 97% of the
seats. That leaves 42% of the voters without elected
representatives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jean Letourneau
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
I favour PR. The other aspect I would like addressed
is to get rid of the party's choice in deciding who will be an
elected member. We need MLAs and MPs that speak for their
constituents and not for their party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ray Letts
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I support Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Zoe Leung
Date: Aug 14, 2004
|
My proposal is to make party control of votes by elected
representatives on public issues illegal, subject to very harsh
penalties including immediate removal from public office
and fines. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Will Lewis
Date: Apr 11, 2004
|
I strongly support a shift to a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] representation electoral system in BC. I hope the
current government will ensure that voters are adequately informed
come election day. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dan Lewis
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
I would like to see an electoral system that provides a
government which is more representative of the popular vote while
at the same time ensuring some stability in government. It is my
understanding that MMP will achieve this. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Ms Fiona Lewis
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I wish to submit my vote for the electoral stystem as it is in
force in NZ with perhaps modifications that may be necessary to
adapt it to BC's greater size. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen I Lewis
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I believe that a mixed member proportional electoral system does
the best job of assuring that the greatest number of citizens has
the greatest chance to feel that their votes meant something in the
outcome of the election. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ron Liddle
Date: May 11, 2004
|
Comment on Grand Forks Citizens' Assembly hearing. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Ron Liddle
Date: May 17, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system for
BC. The the Single Transferable Vote [STV] system is too
complicated, not as fair, not as proportional, and leads to more
competitive politics. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eric Light
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christy Lightowlers
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I believe proportional representation, in whatever form is
deemed most effective, is the best way to engage thousands of
disenfranchised youth and other voters, and to accurately reflect
the voters' will. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judy Lightwater
Date: May 17, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system
because of more equity among ridings, simpler vote counting, and
better representation for all parties concerned. I think it's a
system more likely to be accepted by BC voters. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judy Lightwater
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I am not in favour of STV. I am in favour of MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Karin Lindewall
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I appreciate the opportunity to voice my support for MMP (mixed
member proportional representation) to improve the number of women
being elected. I strongly oppose STV and a separate system for
rural and urban BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Lizz Lindsay
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
If we are to allow everyone in British Columbia a voice in the
future, then a Mixed Member Proportional system is currently our
best alternative. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Link
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'A Proprosal for Politics without Parties' [4
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Karin Litzcke
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
MLAs should be chosen by an electoral college
comprised of all candidates in a riding who have won
votes at the election. The least successful candidates
must assign their votes to other candidates
until one gains a majority. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Living
Date: Feb 27, 2004
|
Voting for a male & female in each district is needed for
true equality. Our present system does not represent
the genders equally. Men dominate womyn and
51% of our citizens are not adequately represented. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dawn Livingstone
Date: Apr 13, 2004
|
Discussion of three propositions: the first past the post
electoral system is faulty; political parties work against
democracy; the need for elected cabinet ministers. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Vincent Lizee
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
The MMP system should be adopted for BC's multiparty system with
the constituency seats allocated through the use of the
alternate vote (AV), the "instant runoff" vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephanie Llewellyn
Date: Jul 01, 2004
|
Which of the systems under consideration by the Citizens'
Assembly best allows the voter to vote FOR a government? And which
system best maintains an effective opposition to keep a
check on government power? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susanne Lloyd
Date: May 04, 2004
|
BC should adopt the mixed electoral system [MMP] used in
parliamentarian systems such as New Zealand and Germany which
combine the best aspects of our first-past-the post system and
proportional representation. [2 pages]
Category:
Author: Stephen Lloyd
Date: Feb 04, 2004
|
I support for the MMP option for electoral reform. I have
reviewed the differences between this type of system and the STV
system. It seems there are some clear advantages to the MMP system
in terms of simplicity. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Lloyd
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I suggest that our provincial government implement a system of
Mixed Member Proportional representation [MMP], similar to that
found in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Reverend Daniel Loehndorf
Date: Jun 27, 2004
|
'Preferential Plus: A New, Made-in-BC voting System to Elect MLAs';
this system is based on preferential voting in multi-seat ridings
(for urban areas) and single seat ridings (for rural
areas) for semi-proportional representation. [17 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nick Loenen
Date: Dec 05, 2003
|
This submission is a supplement to the previous detailed
submission by Nick Loenen
(Loenen 0035). The main submission recommends
a mixed system labelled 'Preferential-Plus', a blending of the
Irish STV and the Australian AV. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nick Loenen
Date: Jul 16, 2004
|
I would like to see two things: MLAs that actually are voted in
by a majority; and a balance of population and regional
power. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Norm Lorenz
Date: May 26, 2004
|
'Informed Voters and Minority Interests'. A proposal for
improving voting structures, making sure voters are well informed,
and protecting the rights and interests of minorities through our
choice of electoral system. [5 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Antonio Loro
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
and not a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. The MMP
system, to me, seems much more representative and fair, and I am
not concerned about larger ridings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Evan Loveless
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
This submission is in support of Mixed Member
Proportional Representation. It gives the reasons for
adopting MMP and lists the disadvantages of the Single Trasnferable
Vote [STV] system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Philippe Lucas
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I am opposed to the current electoral system and favour MMP. I am
not in favour of STV and even less in favour of the 'Preferential
Plus' proposal by Nick Loenen. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ryan Lucy
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
BC should adopt the FPTP Plus electoral
system. After an election under the current system,
additional seats are assigned to opposition parties so as to better
reflect how voters actually cast their ballots during the election.
[3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Armando Luis
Date: Feb 09, 2004
|
I strongly endorse MMP and urge the Citizens' Assembly to choose
this option; it is the only option that will be representative and
inclusive allowing for collaboration and flexibility over the long
term. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: P A Lund
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
I support a mixed member proportional voting
system where every vote counts and all citizens have an
equal share in their democracy. The citizens assembly needs to
repond to the majority of British Columbians who support MMP. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sharon Lund
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
The single transferable vote is by far the best voting
system. STV's advantages are that the voters can prefer
the candidates in the order they most want and every substantial
opinion group (not just party) is proportionally represented. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Lung
Date: Jan 28, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] as the
most democratic method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Leila Lustig
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
If we keep a multiparty system, we need some form of
Proportional Representation [PR] in British Columbia.
Most democratic countries have opted for one form or another of
this system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eva Lyman
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
'Renewing Democracy in BC: Two Options'.
Proportional representation and consensus government. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Eva Lyman
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
The MMP electoral system is a better alternative to the present
system than STV, which is a complex system that requires
you to rank a bunch of candidates as to your first, second, third,
and subsequent choice. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. Sean Lymworth
Date: Apr 04, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP] as the most democratic
method of voting for government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Heather Lyons
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I recommend MMP but with the list
component made up of candidates from each
party who have not been directly elected but who have the highest
percentage of votes in his or her riding. This would
ensure good regional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Katherine Maas
Date: May 03, 2004
|
I highly favor a Proportional Representation system of electing
the government for BC. The radical swings in
the governing of this province do not represent nor serve the
interests of the majority of British Columbians. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Katherine J Maas
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I am in favour of a mixed proportional
representation [MMP] model for future elections in
BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jane MacDermot
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A proposal for runoff selection of candidates if none gains 50%
of the riding's votes. After the election,
each candidate would have a ballot weighted according to
the number of votes received in general polling. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alexander MacDonald
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
You may add my voice to those who advocate a mixed member
proportional [MMP] system similar to that of New
Zealand. We have outgrown our current system, as it concentrates
power in the hands of elites. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gracie MacDonald
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
From my understanding, both from the materials that are provided
on the Citizens' Assembly website and elsewhere. I think that a
mixed member proportional representation [MMP] system would be the
best. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Devon MacFarlane
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I support a mixed member proportional [MMP] representation
system because I feel it is the best system for allowing
representation of views across the political spectrum and making
democracy a constant presence through compromise. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lee MacKay
Date: Apr 11, 2004
|
'I feel that the fairest, simplest and most desirable electoral
system would be a mixed member proportional [MMP]
system.' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: C J G MacKenzie
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I believe in proportional representation because it is more
honest and more democratic than the current system. I
like the Finnish system of selecting a candidate and a party [PR
with open list]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jodi MacLean
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I would like to see a mixed member proportional system
[MMP] in Canada; the current system is
unfair. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shirley MacLean
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
I’m writing to ask that serious consideration be
given for proportional representation [PR] be adopted in
the electoral process in Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Wendy MacLean
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
Voters should have an electronic voting card which would permit
them to indicate their support for government policies nad remove
poorly performing politicians. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Malcolm MacLeod
Date: Aug 11, 2003
|
I support an MMP electoral system for BC.
It's outrageous that this country has retained its present SMP
system in the 21st Century. A proportional representation method
ought to have been in place at least 30 years ago. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob MacLeod
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR] as a
method by which to determine members of the provincial legislative
assembly. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Josha MacNab
Date: Jul 29, 2004
|
I would like our current system of first past the post to change
to Mixed Member Proportional Representation (MMP). The
formal presenters chosen by the Citizens' Assembly should reflect
the public's input into this process. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Susan MacVittie
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Suggestions are provided for adopting MMP for BC. These
suggestions address aboriginal representation, differences in
population density, and number of seats. An additional
suggestion is made for open lists. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Iain Macanulty
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
I have been impressed by the way the Citizens' Assembly has been
run and by the dedicated effort that the members have put in. I
don't know what to make of some recent lobbying, but it certainly
complicates the process. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Iain Macanulty
Date: Sep 12, 2004
|
I would like to add my voice to the many others who are
favouring the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system,
which is currently being used in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Anne Macdonald
Date: May 06, 2004
|
Every voter should have the opportunity to choose between the
parties' audited budget proposals as well as select an MLA. This
would force politicians to honestly present and promote the
policies they believe in. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Joyce Macdonald
Date: May 20, 2004
|
Proportional representation is the preferable electoral
system but there has to be a threshold for
representation. We should avoid party lists which are
open to manipulation so that unelectable party hacks are put at the
top. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Macek
Date: May 07, 2004
|
We agree that a more proportional system would better reflect
the basic values of our province’s
population. We prefer the Mixed Member Proportional
(MMP) system, which keeps the local connection. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Simone Machny
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I support a form of PR for this Province, preferably
the Mixed Member format [MMP]. It is undoubtedly a great deal
closer to real democracy than our current 'first past the post'
format, which is alienating voters and eroding democracy. [2
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Jean Macintyre
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I think the New Zealand Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system
would best for British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Murdoch Mackay
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
I am dissatisfied with the present system. As a voter I think
that the present system and some of the proposals for proportional
representation favour political parties over independents. I have
two proposals, STV and MMP. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glenn Mackenzie
Date: May 16, 2004
|
I am strongly in favour of having Proportional Representation
[PR] in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Mackintosh
Date: Jun 18, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member [MMP] style of proportional
representation which is used in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Mackintosh
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
The lack of secret ballot voting for blind voters.
[2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Other
Author: Joyce Mainland
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
By giving each voter two votes (1 for their local electoral
district representative and 1 for the political party of their
choice) MMP retains local representation while allowing greater
proportional representation. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patrick Mallet
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
Seven suggestions for political reform in BC. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Steve Mancinelli
Date: May 12, 2004
|
'Principles for Equitable Governance', and 'Principles
for Sustainable Governance' [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Steve Mancinelli
Date: May 20, 2004
|
Teaching politics in schools (in an unbiased way) might
increase the turnout of young people at elections as long as the
electoral system was changed. Without electoral change,
youth still won't care to participate. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Stephen Mann
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I am all in favour of a system of proportional representation
[PR]. Our country is becoming more diverse, and these
diverse interests should be adequately represented by our system of
politics. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: L. Darcy Mann
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Our present system forces parties to gather as many voices
as they can under their banner and then
compromise for the greater good of the majority. That mimics life
in general. I suppose I could say "If it ain't broke
don't fix it". [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Bill Markvoort
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Submission to the Citizens’ Assembly concerning
Electoral Reform'. The alternative vote, used
successfully in Australia, is the electoral system which
should be recommended for future use in British
Columbia. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David O Marley
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
In addition to the current system, constituency
assemblies should be set up in every
riding. These would
have the authority to direct their elected member
on the policies to be supported in the legislature. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: John Marple
Date: Mar 18, 2004
|
In our system, the average person has very little influence on
the governing process. Constituency assemblies should
be formed to direct their elected member on what policies he or she
should support in the legislature. [4 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: John C Marple
Date: Apr 02, 2004
|
I think that too many views are marginalized by the current
system and that our province will benefit from adopting
MMP. Citizens will experience a higher quality of life
with more voices heard in provincial decision-making. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roderick Marsh
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting appears to me to be most
satifactory. Being able to cast one vote for the
candidate and another for the party should result in better
represention of the minor parties which now have no seats. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr K Eric Marshall
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
MMP will help voters to
feel that their vote actually counts, especially when
they want to see change, and will end this "voting for a party I
dislike to avoid a party I dislike more" syndrome we've come to
accept normal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Garth Martens
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I favor a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system
similar to the one used in New Zealand. It has the advantage of
proportional representation while providing regional representation
as well. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Murray Martin
Date: Apr 09, 2004
|
Mark Twain observed that there are some ideas which are neat,
plausible and wrong. PR is one of them. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Peter Martin
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
My spouse and I are very enthusiastic supporters of MMP
electoral reform. It combines the benifits of
FPTP and proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Murray Martin
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support a shift to a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
representation in the BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephan Martineau
Date: Aug 05, 2004
|
MMP would help improve voter turnoff and cynicism and it would
improve the resiliency of our communities, cities and regions in
dealing with increasingly-complex issues, challenges and problems.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Maser
Date: Jun 05, 2004
|
MMP would help reduce voter turnoff and cynicism and
it would improve the resiliency of our communities, cities and
regions in dealing with increasingly complex issues, challenges and
problems. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Maser
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
We need some for of proportional representation [PR]. At this
point I am not well versed enough at the different models to
recommend one over the other. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob Mason
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I writing to express my support for some sort of proportional
representation [PR] election system. The current system
or anything remotely similar is just not acceptable in a so-called
democratic system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob Mason
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
A PR system of election would help promote a wider variety of
issues and ideas being debated during each election. We
need a system that promotes the power of ideas rather than the idea
of holding onto power at whatever cost. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Mason
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Representation by location does not represent the people's views
fully and limits the voter's choice. BC needs a
modified system of proportional representation [PR] which prevents
big cities from dominating rural areas. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Masterton
Date: Jul 06, 2004
|
I support and recommend a Mixed Proportional Representation
(MMP) voting system for British Columbia (with no
threshold) and also recommend that voting be made a
mandatory requirement as a responsibility of all citizens. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Manabu Gerald (Gerry) Masuda
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
Article taken from Straightgoods Election Special,
'Study examines dark side of Canadian elections: Canadian election
results are among the most distorted in established democracies'.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Manabu Gerald (Gerry) Masuda
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I would like to state my preference for a mixed member
proportional representation [MMP] electoral system while at the
same time register my distaste at the idea of a single transferable
voting system [STV]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Scott Matheson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
A system of single member districts should be kept, but
the electoral system should ensure that the winning candidate is
preferred by 50% of the voters. This can be achieved by
a form of preferential voting [contingent voting]. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Raymond Maung
Date: Jul 18, 2003
|
It is a bogus claim that 'proportional representation' is
'fair'. The only winners under PR systems are the party
hacks who work for political parties. Good people, I'm sure, but
the system's no more democratic than the current system. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Gary Mauser
Date: May 10, 2004
|
It would appear to me that a mixed proportional representation
[MMP] electoral system is the common sense appraoch to
proportional representation. I believe this exercise is to increase
aspects of democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Maximenko
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Individuals should be elected, not parties. Individuals would be
able to outline their views for government and, once elected, they
would all have to work together by electing leaders and try to
govern by consensus. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harvey Maxwell
Date: Apr 26, 2004
|
I would like to recommend to you STV in multi-member
consituencies (i.e., the system used in the Republic of Ireland) as
an electoral system for the reasons set out in the submission [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Jon May
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
A submission reccomending a form of multi-member district
proportional representation. [13 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen McCarthy
Date: Sep 05, 2004
|
The PR system of voting is the only hope for
democracy in BC. The whole range of views of all of our
citizens is not fairly represented in the legislature.
At the moment, we do not even have an official opposition. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Janet McConnell
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
STV is not suitable for BC. Claims about how it works are not
borne out in fact. The BC Green Party is opposed to adopting an STV
system in BC because it wastes more votes and is not as
proportional as MMP. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Colleen McCrory, Chair, BC Greens Party
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I would like to support an electoral change based on the
MMP. The Citizens Assembly should throw out any notion
of using the proposed STV (Single Transferable Vote) or the
Preferential Plus systems. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dennis McCrossan
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Having read the information provided on Electoral reform I wish
to put my vote towards an MMP type voting system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret B McCullough
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
The mixed member plurality system used in Germany should be adopted
for Canadian elections, and there should be more information on the
electoral process given to students. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Leslie McDonnell
Date: Nov 26, 2003
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system
because it is the most democratic system available to us. It has
been extremely successful in New Zealand and I believe Canadians
are entitled to the same. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephanie McDowall
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Before you give undue consideration to STV, you must be sure to
ask yourselves if British Columbians are ready to sacrifice the
simplicity of First Past the Post for STV's complexity and
obscurity. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: J McDowell
Date: Aug 17, 2004
|
'Citizens' Assembly Submission' 'I support a mixed
system [MMP] along with constituency representatives.
The proportion of 2 constituency representatives to one party list
representative seems good to me. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pegasis McGauley
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am in favour of an MMP system to make the
legislature better reflect the actual votes
cast. It would include approximately 2/3
local constituency candidates, & 1/3 party list
candidates to make up the percentage of vote received. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brett McGillivray
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
A proportional representation voting system would be
a major step toward effective democracy in BC and, of
the proportional schemes, that a form MMP would be more
effective is achieving that goal than an STV system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ralph McGreal
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
We need a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] electoral
system to have fairer representation of citizen's views and a mix
of parties in the Legislature that will encourage cooperative
coalitions, not dictatorial dominance. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betty McInnes
Date: May 12, 2004
|
I think a proportional representation system as is currently
used in New Zealand [MMP] will stregthen our democracy. The system
itself encourages collaborative decision-making for the highest
good of the majority of citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Valerie McIntyre
Date: Jun 19, 2004
|
I encourage you to endorse the mixes pro rep model [MMP]. This
seems to be the fairest structure I have seen thus far. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John McKay
Date: Apr 21, 2004
|
I would like to state my support for some kind of proportional
representation [PR]. It would allow a more democratic projection of
the popular vote. It seems like some version that involves a
threshold would be required. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David McKee
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
'Considering Electoral Reform: Taking into Account Political
Parties and Governance Issues' [7 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Ian McKinnon
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to submit that our MLAs be chosen in the same
manner as the Citizens Assembly. Those people would then select
from themselves who would be Premier and cabinet members. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Don McLennan
Date: Apr 17, 2004
|
I would like to suggest that we consider a consensus form of
government. The province should be split into 40 equal (by
population) constituences. Each area would elect 2 representatives
(1 male,1 female) for a total of 80 MLAs. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Don McLennan
Date: May 12, 2004
|
An alternative to party politics must be looked at to
give the populace more say and control over how and why we are
governed. There must be several alternatives that could be reviewed
including consensus and random selection. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Don McLennan
Date: May 18, 2004
|
It is the party system that is at fault with modern day
elections. The party controls who will be our
representatives and how they will vote. We need MLAs to
represent our concerns and work for the good of BC. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system no change
Author: Don McLennan
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
We are looking for ways to improve electoral
proceedings; this should include a study of the relevance of
parties in any part of good and equal government for all. It is
time to think about life in Canada - without political parties. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: William Grant McLeod
Date: May 27, 2004
|
While I understand the desire of supporters of minority parties
for proportional representation I cannot support a full
proportional representation system. I want to be able to vote for
the person I believe best fits my beliefs. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: John McLeod
Date: May 30, 2004
|
'Please have faith in your fellow British Columbia citizens and
put forth a referendum choice of a majority electoral system
[AV] versus our existing first past the
post.' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Douglas J McLeod
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I welcome a more democratically responsive voting system,
similar to that in New Zealand [MMP], that would replace the
present widely discredited first-past-the-post electoral system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Diane McNally
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
The true sign of a democracy is the right to vote, yet here, so
many votes become null and void. How many votes have no say and are
thrown away with the present system?. To make all votes count
through PR is the first priority. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Britta McNeill
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support any system which will provide an electoral framework
allowing for a more balanced voice in our legislature. MMP appears
to do that provided there is a minimum percentage (say 5%) of the
vote going to the party seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sandra McPherson
Date: May 27, 2004
|
I favour MLAs dedicated to a specific riding, and representation
where seats reflect support from the voting population. As some
variety of MMP system addresses both my concerns, I
support such a proposal for change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Johanna Mead
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support the move towards a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
electoral system, which will encourage people to vote for the
person they believe in and minimize "strategic" voting. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Shirley Meaning
Date: May 10, 2004
|
'Presentation to Citizens' Assembly'. The Citizens'
Assembly should seriously consider MMP. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Theo Meijer
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I believe in the Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] voting system. I really feel it is the only hope
for democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dorell Meikle
Date: May 08, 2004
|
The Mixed Member Proportional System [MMP] is, in my
view, the fairest electoral system to have in place, reflecting
share of seats to share of votes and allowing gender and minority
balance. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roberta Meilleur
Date: May 17, 2004
|
My proposal is based upon the idea that we all owe our society
for the rights and privileges we enjoy. No one should be exempt
from having a duty to serve a single term for the state, say five
years. Selection would be random. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Simon Melrose
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
I urge the Assembly to support the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] electoral system and to discount any attempt to
permit the STV system from being considered. This is
simply a ruse to retain the status quo. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Merkley
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I've made a list of what I don't like in BC Politics and then a
list of what I think we need. Possibly the PR-STV model
would best address the needs of BCers. Or use the model used to
choose the Citizens' Assembly. [4 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Andy Merrick
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I would like a MMP voting system. This seems like the most fair
way to create change in our present system. I do not want a STV
system. This is just too cumbersome and doesn't address the
concerns we have now. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Lyn Merryfeather
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens’ Assembly to recommend an
MMP system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jen Metcalfe
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
A submission in favour of mixed member proportional
representation (MMP) as the best means of ensuring that every vote
counts. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Meyer zu Erpen
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I favour a MMP [Mixed Member Proportional] system
based on a percentage of the popular vote. Making voting compulsory
would ensure a broader support and increase personal
accountibility. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Mhairi
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
I am not in favor of Single Transferable Vote (STV) - I believe
it is still not a fair, equitable solution and is unnecessarily
complicated. I am in favour of a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Helen Middleditch
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Comment on government and politics in Canada. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: John Middlemass
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Small communities have no say in government, as only large towns
have influence because of their large vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system no change, Regional representation, Other
Author: John Middlemass
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I would like to add my support to the idea or a mixed
proportional [MMP] electoral system. It's my belief
that a MPP format would reduce the extreme political
polarization that has characterized BC politics during my adult
life. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Mildner
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
With the MMP system, there would be a recognisable chance
of small parties being elected, which in turn
might force in-depth public discussion of issues, hopefully smoking
the other parties out and into policy debate. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jack Miller
Date: May 02, 2004
|
I am in favour of a mixed member proportional representation
electoral [MMP] system for all of BC. There are many reasons why I
feel this system clearly stands out above the rest, the most
important of which I list below. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andy Miller
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
Many great ideas begin with being held by a minority and we need
their voices in our legislative chambers. I am opposed to STV
because it will not create the diversity that an MMP system would.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Miller
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Democracy by its very nature is a form of majority rule. This
means that the person with the most votes is the winner. The people
who did not vote for the winner have to have the maturity to accept
the will of the majority. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Gary Mills
Date: May 13, 2004
|
I am asking for a change to a Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP] method so I know that my vote will
count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Onni Milne
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
MMP, while not simple, is far easier for the voter to understand
than STV. At a time when popular disillusion with democratic
politics is already strong, this is a matter of concern. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Henry Milner
Date: Aug 16, 2004
|
'Electoral Reforms' In order for a multiparty system
to work democratically, there would need to be changes to our
voting system. If there were 5 candidates, we should be asked to
rank them 1 to 5 [AV]. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Julia Milstead
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am in favour of a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting
system for BC. I think it is a fairer system than the Single
Transferable Vote [STV] and enables all members of the electorate
to have the representation they voted for. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dorothy Mindenhall
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support a change of electoral sytem for British Columbia. The
current system is no longer adapted to modern
society. When set up properly, a reformed electoral
system with proportional representation [PR] is a better solution.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laurent Mingo
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support MMP. I think that this would be a more democratic way
to elect provincial and federal governments, whereby everyone can
vote for their beliefs rather than protest, and have more influence
on government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Mitchell
Date: May 08, 2004
|
I would strongly support an MMP system, to retain local
representation but also ensure the legislature reflects the
political viewpoints of the population. It would be the
worst of all worlds to be left with what we now have. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank Mitchell
Date: May 15, 2004
|
Any new electoral system must result in a broader representation
of opinion, regional interests, and political power in the
legislature. The power of political parties to control their
elected members must be reduced. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Grant Mitchell
Date: Jul 10, 2004
|
I understand from one of your commission that there is a
concerted minority effort to promote the STV. I would strongly
recommend against STV and in favour of MMP for several
reasons. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank Mitchell
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
Please support MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Violaine Mitchell
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
MMP would ensure a healthy democracy and fair
representation. Every vote would count. It would increase the
representation of women and minorities. Governments would be more
balanced and public participation would increase. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Barbara Mitchell
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Please be wary of Proportional Representation [PR]. PR is
proposed by people who need the system changed because they are not
happy with the results. Would they be any happier with the same
results if it came from PR? [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr Edward Mitchell
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
My first choice for electoral reform would be by the lottery
method as in drawing a 6/49 ticket. This would nicely eliminate
parties, and members would truly be representative of the
population and free from party domination. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Joan Modrall
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
I recommend that ballots include a "none of the above" [NOTA]
category, as well moving to a system of proprotional representation
[PR]. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Keith Moen
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
Members of the legislature should be appointed by elected
councils, each representing one of nine or thirteen counties into
which the province has been divided. The legisature
would be likea board of directors of a large
corporation. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: H A Moffat
Date: Feb 23, 2004
|
MMP offers the best opportunity to provide fairness, stability,
a politically involved public, and renewed faith in our political
system as being truly democratic in reflecting the concerns and
viewpoints of citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Moody
Date: Jun 30, 2004
|
Electoral reform should take the form of direct
elections, e.g., individual
MLAs who can all be voted for electronically or over the
phone. The most important thing is to have
a viable system for immediate recall of MLAs or the
Premier. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Anne Moore
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR] as I have
been involved in elections where the results did not reflect the
wishes of minorities at all. Under a majority system,
some voters
feel that they have wasted
their votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Barry Moore
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
Elected Senate -- A Proposal: Global changes and the
June 2004 election indicate that we require a new Senate, with a
permanent geographic base in a new Constitutional framework, to
survive. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Walt Moore
Date: Jul 05, 2004
|
A proposal for 'acceptability' voting, and a majority
electoral system using runoff elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walt Moore
Date: Jul 05, 2004
|
Please bring in a system of fair electoral
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laura Moore
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Elected Senate -- A Proposal' [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Walt Moore
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
The reason for electoral reform in part is that members and
parties get elected with less than 50% of the vote. The
solution is to have run-off elections in ridings where
no one has 50% of the vote, similar to the French system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gary Moore
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
Far too many Canadians are disenfranchised by our present
system. I support the MMP system that is in effect in
NZ. This type of system holds politicians accountable to
the voting public and ensures that all votes make a difference. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William (Bill) Morey
Date: May 25, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the the New Zeland model of
proportional representation [Mixed Member Proportional,
MMP]. I think this is the best way to give everyone in
the Province a say in how government is run. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Morgan
Date: Mar 26, 2004
|
Seventy percent of the
public's submissions favour MMP
and only 4% favour STV. MMP
is simple and straightforward, that's what the public
wants. STV is complicated and not truly
proportional. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Paul Morgan
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
'The Voters' Choice -- STV' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Peter Morley
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] is the most
democratic way to elect MLAs. Yes, the ridings would be larger, but
there would also be MLAs in the government without ridings who can
help with constituency work. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Pamela Morninglight
Date: Jun 25, 2004
|
In view of the strong public support for the New Zealand system
[MMP], I hope you will come down strongly in favour of it.
Supporters of STV seem to be greatly over-represented among the
final 9 making presentations. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Ray Morris
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I would like to cast my vote towards the timely idea of adopting
a proportional representation [PR] voting system in BC,
and in Canada also. I believe this is a
system worth integrating into our so-called democratic process. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michele Morris
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A proposal for: 1. An MMP Legislature; 2. Preferential
continuously transferable ballot for riding MLAs; 3. Separate
ballot for list MLAs; and 4. Fractional voting power for MLAs, once
elected, in the Legislature. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doug Morrison
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
'Overcoming the Tyranny or Dictatorship of the
Leader' [3 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Doug Morrison
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
A way of designing an MMP system with
individual ridings but without adding any more MLAs to the
current 79 members, and without increasing the size of
rural ridings, while maintaining
parliamentary stability. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Doug Morrison
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
Note MMP in Sri Lanka: The majority of the
legislature is selected by winning a plurality of the votes in
territorial constituencies. The balance is chosen by
all electors indicating a preference for a specific
party’s national list. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barrie M Morrison.
Date: May 27, 2004
|
We both prefer the MMP New Zealand system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R J and P Morse
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
There is only one clear choice to benefit all Canadians and that
is to vote for MMP. This is the system used in New Zealand and it
provides representation for smaller parties whose voices deserve to
be heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marjorie Morton
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I favour an MMP system. Such a system will require
politicians and parties to work more closely together and be more
respectful of their points of view because every party could
potentially be a coalition partner of the other. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Art Moses
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'This submission focuses on the need for the creation of
Aboriginal Electoral Districts.' [covering letter, 1
page + Submission, 5 pages + Table of proposed
Aboriginal electoral districts, 2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation, Other
Author: Party Leader Don Moses, Party Leader, All Nations Party of
British Columbia
Date: Sep 23, 2004
|
Simple proportionality, while desirable, is not enough. PR, with
its party lists, tends to make the candidate the tool of
party-central. I favour STV because it combines
proportionality with voter choice of candidate. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jack Moss
Date: May 29, 2004
|
We should strive towards the most elegant
& simple solution that will achieve electoral
reform. MMP appears to be the best option. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Mott
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Whatever else, Proportional Representation [PR]: Recent events
demand that.' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J E Moulds
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am in favour of a true democratic proportional representation
voting system and ask that the Citizens' Assembly consider MMP
rather than STV. I consider the STV system biased, complicated and
not really what I want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Mudry
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I hope you will seriously consider a system of representation
which will take more voices into account and make it possible for
people to have more control over our government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Toby Mueller
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I prefer to see a mixed member proportional system
[MMP] for elections to get a more balanced group of
politicians in political office that more truly represent the
voters' intents, views and votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Quirien Mulder ten Kate
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
Besides being fairer I am very much in favour of the
side-effects of MMP: more equal representation of women and
minorities in government, less regional fragmentation and less
voter apathy, and more vibrant opposition in the
Legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sarah Mundy
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
The Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] electoral system used in New
Zealand gives constituents a local choice as well as a
party choice and would be the most appropriate model to
reflect the diversity of opinion in the BC
Legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Pamela Munroe
Date: Apr 19, 2004
|
I would definitely like to see the current system of Governing
party and Opposition party be replaced by a system that reflects
the province's voters' choices [PR]. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roman Muntener
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
The debate over proportional representation as an
electoral system for BC will address only part of the
problem. There should be term limits for
elected officials. This
could lead to a renewed public interest in
politics. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Terry Murphy
Date: Apr 23, 2004
|
I think it is time to see Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP] in Canada. This First Past the Post system is
outdated and no longer serves the needs of our communities. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Lisa Murray
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
I want to cast my support for the mixed member proportinal [MMP]
system, similar to the one used in New Zealand. I strongly believe
that each party should be represented in parliament according to
thier share of the popular vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Murray
Date: May 26, 2004
|
I am totally supportive of proportional representation
[PR] in any Canadian electoral process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathreen A Nash
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am convinced that any voting system that provides for more
accurately translating votes into seats [PR] will mean
more people will vote, fewer will feel cynical about the
government, and BC will have a better and more stable future. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kim Nash
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Let us work on the proportional representation which is working
effectively in New Zealand [MMP]. I do not support the STV formula
for electing members. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shiraz Nathwani
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
We need a proportional representation [PR] system of
voting to elect the BC provincial Legislative Assembly.
I am happy to consider a range of systems
used in jurisdictions whose political background is similar to
ours. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bob Nation
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I live in a small group which is swamped
by a much larger community which has different political
values; the result is that I never feel represented. Proportional
representation [PR] would allow me to have a voice in my
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzy Naylor
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
Mixed proportional representation [MMP] offers better
representation, better democracy and a voice for all
citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tina Neale
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
BC's first past the post system should be supplemented with
additional seats allocated to political parties proportionally
according to the percentage of province wide
votes, members chosen from the 'best losers' of the
parties. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kevin Neish
Date: Jun 14, 2004
|
I prefer a mixed member proportional [MMP] system as a new
way to vote in British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marc Nelitz
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the the New Zeland model of
proportional representation (Mixed Member Proportional, MMP). I
think this is the best way to give everyone in the Province a say
in how government is run. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian Nelson
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
I favour MMP with 53 riding seats and 26 party list
seats. The party lists would have only two names on
them specified by the party, and remaining list candidates would
come from a party's 'best losers' in the riding seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: E Nelson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the the New Zeland model of
proportional representation [Mixed Member Proportional, MMP]. I
think this is the best way to give everyone in the Province a say
in how government is run. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Krista Nenn
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I support Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP] because I can vote for a party that shares many of
my values and ideas as well as for an individual who I feel will
represent and be accountable to me. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Arlene Nesbitt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
This proposal favours the type of proportional representation
currently used in New Zealand [MMP] for the reason
that the proportion of the popular vote for every party
would be represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Nesling
Date: May 11, 2004
|
In reforming the BC electoral system there should be no party
politics, independent MLAs, and referendum policy
making. This system keeps all the voting public in
touch with government policies as in Nunavut or Switzerland. [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Kathaleen Neufeld
Date: Mar 09, 2004
|
The system we have now just isn't working. I strongly support
the MMP proposal put forward by FreeYourVote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ronald Neufeld
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
In considering Proportional Representation please
look at MMP over STV as it is so complicated that the voters are
likely to reject us having a change in our electoral system
altogether. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathaleen Neufeld
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
'Do Electoral Systems Affect Government Size?'
An article by Patrick Basham published by the Cato
Institute. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: John Newcomb
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
The danger that a province-wide MMP electoral system
would be dominated by Lower Mainland opinions must be addressed.
This could be achieved by dividing the province into 3 to 5
regions, each with its own list of candidates. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Mr. John Newell
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I am a citizen of BC and I support the MMP system. I beleive
that this is one of the few systems where each of our votes count
and it is more democratic than out exisitng first past the post
system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marie Newland Hale
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
Of the many systems of PR in the world we can choose which would
be best for BC. The most important aspect of this
electoral change is that there should be a direct relationship
between seats gained and votes cast. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Virginia Newman
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Only candidates with more than half the votes should be
elected. This can be achieved by run-off elections a
week later in those seats where no candidate gained more than half
the vote. Proportional representation should be
avoided. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lorne Newson
Date: Dec 05, 2003
|
If one votes for a party, then why have local electoral
districts and candidates. But, if one votes for a candidate, then
why have parties? If candidates were independent, they would
represent their riding. Isn't this preferable? [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Bill Nicholson
Date: May 11, 2004
|
I suggest that the electoral reform selection process be
organized so that if no proportional representation system can be
agreed upon or approved by the public, that the Alternative Vote
(Preferential) Ballot [AV] will be adopted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Matthew Nicoll
Date: May 27, 2004
|
Mixed Member Proportional Representation [MMP] please. This is
clearly the fairest and most intelligent of the systems proposed.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael W Nisbet
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I favor a mixed member proportional system
similar to the one in New Zealand. I believe that with an MMP
system each party could stick to their own planks and not promise
the world. It would be so much more realistic. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank H Nixon
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
In order to have confidence in our government, we have to feel
truly represented by those we elect. Let's make the system one that
we can more fully participate in, as we should in a real democracy.
Let's make the move to MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Freda Nobbs
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
While likely beyond the scope of the Citizen's Assembly mandate,
this issue of sustaining and developing civic awareness and
positive debating skills clearly transcends any reorganization of
election procedures. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Dave Nordstrom
Date: May 26, 2004
|
Proportional representation should be used for elections
in BC. Parties would provide a province-wide
list of candidates, each candidate coming
from a different area; the governing party must open
offices in all areas. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hans Norel
Date: Dec 02, 2003
|
My support of a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] voting system is based on my belief that all
people need a voice in how our provincial affairs are governed,
even though it will likely mean that our ridings are slightly
larger, [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica North-O'Connell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The preferential system [AV] is much superior to proportional
representation in that it is compatible with our
tradition of individual constituencies, while ensuring every
candidate is elected with at least 51% of the vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stuart Nurse
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I prefer MMP because it combines the system of local
representation we are used to with party proportionality. It does
not trouble me that my electoral riding might be larger -- it's the
overall result which matters most. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betsy Nuse
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Under PR, voters would be able to cast their vote according to
their beliefs and conscience and not on fear and loathing of what
might be unless they abandon their beliefs to vote for bad to avoid
worse. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Nutland
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the the Mixed Member
Proportional model of proportional representation (MMP). I think
this is the best way to give everyone in the Province a say in how
government is run. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adriana Nuttall
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
I fully support the proportional representation [PR] system. It
will represent one more step on the evolution of political
fairness. Many countries already are experiencing it. It
works. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adriana Nuttall
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Either MMP or STV is preferable to the single member district
electoral system, but STV gives
the constituent a greater likelihood of being represented by a
person with whom he or she feels a political
compatibility. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John A O'Brien
Date: Apr 21, 2004
|
Local representation is an anachronism in a world of instant
communication and global economics. We need a new
electoral system based on proportional representation
[PR] list system (open list). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eamon O'Donoghue
Date: Jul 05, 2004
|
Proportional representation should be adopted, party discipline
of MLAs should be reduced, and the ability of MLAs to hold
ministers accountable should be enhanced. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Kate O'Keefe
Date: Jan 14, 2004
|
What iswrong with the current system; strengths and weaknesses
of the current system; and how to fix the system [MMP]. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kate O'Keefe
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
The creation of an MMP electoral system in BC will help restore
faith in the political system by offering a voice to the
disenfranchised & increasing the diversity of
thought among lawmakers. It will also help to recruit
good candidates. [1 page]
...
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Greg O'Neil
Date: May 10, 2004
|
We should adopt an MMP system with closed lists.
Using closed lists will help keep the system simple, and at the
same time allow women and minority groups to achieve
fairer representation in the legislature. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Daniel O'Neill
Date: Jul 26, 2004
|
I have reviewed the possible choices, and I strongly favor the
MMP system of proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard O'Neill
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
I truly believe that the system that we live under now is
absolutely useless and is the main reason that I rarely
vote at the provincial or federal level. I feel that
some form of pro rep is the way to go. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kim O'Reilly
Date: Apr 29, 2004
|
We should adopt an MMP sytem in BC. The 'preferential
plus' STV idea is complex, and with voter apathy as great as it is,
making things that complex would, in my opinion, alienate even more
potential voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maggie O'Scalleigh
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
A proposal for the election of five additional (accelerated)
MLAs, to be selected as the second placed candidates from the
electoral districts from which five of the government's ministers
have been elected. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Antonio Obuyes Jr
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
I think some sort of Mixed Member Proportional (New Zealand)
[MMP] system makes by far the most sense for British
Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rowen Ockley
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am in favour of MMP. I believe that it is
important to be able to vote both for the individual who best
represents one's interests, concerns and goals as well as the party
that best represents these attributes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Liam Odell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
It would seem common sense that if a representative gained x
percent of votes, that that representative should have
an equivalently proportional representation within the
BC and Canadian governments. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms. Lisa Oghma
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
We write in respect of our experience of MMP. It is, quite
frankly, an amazing experience to vote when you know your vote can
make a real difference. MMP, in our view, affords each
of us that opportunity. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leslie Olsen and Peter Seabourne
Date: May 26, 2004
|
Thank you for your hard work. I would like to support the mixed
member perportional [MMP] electoral reform. It is simple and every
vote truly counts. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lornna Olson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
We believe in proportional representation [PR] in
government. So, in the Legislative Assembly if the NDP had 34%
Liberals 21% Greens 42% etc., this would be the make up of the
government. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Brian Olynek
Date: Jun 06, 2004
|
I favour of some sort of proportional representation [PR], so
that a variety of perspectives are represented in the
legislature. Minority governments that can pass legislation only
with input from other parties would be a good thing. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Inessa Ormond
Date: May 26, 2004
|
I am in favour of MMP. If we get a fairer voting system so
people's votes count and parties get a share of seats equal to
their share of vote, it will change the face of politics in BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sean Orr
Date: May 24, 2004
|
I propose that we adopt an electoral process which only elects
candidates who receive a majority of the vote for their
riding. I believe the preferential ballot is the
easiest and most convenient way of doing this [the alternative
vote, AV]. [1 pa...
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Ouellette
Date: May 15, 2004
|
I support the MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sheila Page
Date: May 18, 2004
|
The current electoral system system denies effective democracy,
resulting in a large unrepresented populace with the additional
effect of low voter turn-out and disenfranchised people. I urge the
Assembly to recommend the MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Devon Page
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I am in favor of trying to change the present British Columbia
method of electing a government to a valid mixed member
proportional [MMP] system like the one used in New
Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Palmer
Date: May 03, 2004
|
I would like to add my support for a push for the
adoption of proportional representation [PR]. I believe
it to be the only fair system where we all would count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John S Palmer
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am happy to see the Citizens'
Assembly searching for a more equitable voting system
but I am opposed to multiple-riding system unless every riding has
the same number of representatives. Also, I do not like
preferential ballots. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Patricia Palomino
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
A proprosal for expanding the Legislative Assembly and assigning
some additional seats to the unsuccessful candidates with the most
votes, and others to make the legislature reflect the share of
votes won by parties. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Aliza R. Panitz
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
A proportional representation [PR] system allows
voters to vote for their conviction, to vote in support of that
party which comes closest to their values and vision of the kind of
society they want. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hanny Pannekoek
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I would like to state my preference for MMP and hope that you,
the Citizens' Assembly, will come forward with what the majority of
the participants have expressed, namely MMP, as the desired voting
system. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Hanny Pannekoek
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I would like to see BC move towards Mixed member proportional
[MMP] representation. It produces fairer results while maintaining
geographic representation and improving the number of women and
minorities elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Paolozzi
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Do not change our electoral system. If you recommend
any changes, the only improvement is a run off election between the
top two candidates, if required. It must always be
possible for ordinary people to run as independent
candidates. [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Richard Papiernik
Date: May 27, 2004
|
I am disturbed by recent election results of
dramatic under representation of elected
representatives as based on voter choices. I would far
prefer to see some system of Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP] in future elections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ben Parfitt
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
More and more small groups are finding that consensus is the
most practical and successful way to deal with matters which must
be dealt with. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Margaret Parker
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
My view is for a system where top votes get the seat, but other
seats are allocated according to the overall proportion of votes
given to parties [MMP]. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Noel Parker-Jervis
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
The MMP system, not the STV system, allows for a more democratic
and simplified electoral process, one which I think would be much
more beneficial to the citizens of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shelley Parkhouse
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support the notion of proportional representation [PR]. I'm
not educated about our political system, but was surprised to learn
that we don't have proportional representation already. Isn't it a
given in a true democracy? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Melanie Parkinson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I live in a rural community, and the idea that a system might be
chosen which would leave us with the old first past the post system
while giving urban centres a proportional form of vote strikes me
as grossly unfair. [1 page]
Category:
Author: Glenn Parkinson
Date: Aug 16, 2004
|
MMP is fair in terms of proportional representation. A party
gets a share of seats in the legislature proportional to its share
of the province-wide vote. We need it because it retains local
representation, which many in BC want. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Brenda Parrish
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I'd like to be able to vote for the best candidate anywhere in
BC without regard for whether or not they're local. This form of
at-large voting works well at the municipal level. Why not make it
province-wide? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Parson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to see BC adopt a proportional representation (PR)
electoral system. It has been demonstrated in many countries
worldwide that this electoral system results in the election of a
more diverse group of representatives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kristin Patten
Date: May 28, 2004
|
I favour the MMP system for elections in BC. We need a system
that is easy to understand and makes it possible for women and
minorities to be elected and for a variety of viewpoints to be
represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Janet Pattinson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
In the end, if you choose to change our voting system which I
hope that you'll do, you'll have to sell it to the people of BC.
I'm a business woman. I know I can sell MMP, but I can't sell STV.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lee-Anne Pattison
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'PR requires a meaningful 'proportion': Why Approval Voting
should replace plurality voting to determine proportion in a PR
system'. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Marcello Pavan
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support a change to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting
system in BC. This system would efficiently provide the best
representation for the citizens of BC. I do not support a change to
a Single Transferable Vote system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Carlo Pavan
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
'"Proportional Access (PA)" -- A unique solution for electoral
reform that rewards good ideas with access to law making, while
enhancing solid governance over our day to day affairs'. [5
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Robert J Pawley
Date: Jul 21, 2004
|
Four reasons why MMP should be adopted in BC: everyone should
have a voice; legislation should be negotiated; small parties
should have a voice; MMP would help to keep the government
sensitive to the vulnerable in BC. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cleo Pawson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am at the moment attracted to some form of the mixed member
proportional system of voting [MMP] but need more
education in the types of governance being considered.
I am in any case committed to change the present system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laurie Payne
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
MMP will improve democracy in BC. More voices will
be heard; more compromise and less yoyo politics will
result. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan Payne
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Please change the voting system in BC to some version
of MMP. Please do not divide the
province between urban and rural areas and give each a different
voting system. It will only give a reason for grievance between
these areas. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernadette Pearce
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I support MMP. Look at the single transferable vote
[STV] counting procedure as used in the Republic of
Ireland. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bernadette Pearce
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Local representation is an important element in an electoral
system, and a more proportional system would
better reflect our society's values. I would like to see a Mixed
Member Proportional [MMP] system for British Columbia.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret Pearson
Date: May 20, 2004
|
The power of the party whip should be curtailed and the
procedures for recalling an elected MLA and for placing a
legislative initiative on a referendum ballot should be made
simpler and more user-friendly. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Laurence Pedersen
Date: May 24, 2004
|
My choice for reform is some kind of modified proportional
representation [PR]. This system should make all votes
count, but must contain a safeguard that an election
would not result in a legislature of a dozen splinter
parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leo Pedersen
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
'Empowering Citizens: Proposal to Change the Existing Electoral
System To a Single Transferable Vote System' [9
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Pehota
Date: May 26, 2004
|
Allow me to mark YES for any number of candidates (or parties),
and NO for the rest. The candidate with the most votes wins. Or, if
we're using a proportional system, then the YES votes get counted
for each party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gerry Pelletier
Date: Jun 12, 2004
|
One of the more interesting PR ideas I have heard is that of the
weighted vote in the legislature. It is easily done because it does
not demand large changes from our current way of electing members
to the house. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Robert Pellow
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
'Use of the Preferential Ballot' I support the
preferential vote [AV], but think it needs improving. My suggestion
is one way it might be done. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J A Pelter
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I favour an MMP electoral system with 53 constituency
seats and 26 party list seats. Parties must
run candidates in at least 50% of the constituencies to qualify for
list seats, and parties must select list candidates
democratically. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Betty Pembroke
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
MMP will help voters to
feel that their vote actually counts, especially when
they want to see change, and will end this "voting for a party I
dislike to avoid a party I dislike more" syndrome we've come to
accept normal. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Oliver Penner
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I support change to MMP. One-half of the members
should be elected in constituency races and the remaining one half
should be elected from party lists. A 5% threshold for
a party to get seats should be included. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Clifford Pennock
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I am concerned that young people are losing interest in voting
because the present election system allows a minority of voters to
sometimes elect governments and a large percent of the voters not
to be represented at all. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Edna F Pennock
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
A scheme for weighted legislative voting: when votes are taken in
the legislature, each representative casts a number of votes equal
to the number of votes he or she received in the election
. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Colin Percival
Date: Apr 02, 2004
|
The present system of voting in BC is an insult to
the democratic process. The MMP system as now practiced by the
government of New Zealand would provide a vastly improved
manifestation of real democracy in this province. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joe Percival
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
The present electoral system has some good elements, but changes
need to be made to the way representatives are elected, the
training of members of parliament and ministers, and the general
education of citizens. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Alfred Pereira
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
A superior system of voting to the current first past the post
system is the preferential ballot [AV], where candidates are ranked
1, 2, 3, 4 and the ballots are counted one ranking at a time until
a candidate gets 51% of the votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Stanley A Perkins
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am in favour of proportional representation. I prefer MMP, but
I would happily accept any form of proportional representation
rather than our present system of first past the post, which to my
mind is not one person, one vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Diane Perry
Date: Aug 21, 2004
|
I am definitely a proponent of some form of proportional
representation [PR] in British Columbia. I feel the
current system is inadequate and unfair. I believe that more people
will vote if they know that their vote will count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Raymond G Persson
Date: Aug 04, 2004
|
I favour a mixed member proportional system [MMP] which would
introduce more parties into the BC Legislature.
Proportional representation will tend to restore debate since there
will be a wider range of opinions represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bill Peters
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of a mixed member proportional representation
(MMP) which will move the province forward in a positive way and
will best reflect the wishes of the electorate. I am strongly
opposed to the single transferable vote (STV). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gina Petrakos
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I’m writing to say I prefer representation by
population [PR]. Anything is better than what we now
have. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Victoria Pettitt
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I would like to register my choice of the Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) voting system -- the New Zealand System. I this
this would give much better representation of the popular vote with
two votes for each person. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Sheila Pfeifer
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
as it is fair and will lead to non-polarized politics and fairer
representation for voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jody Pfohl
Date: Aug 18, 2004
|
I would like to see mixed proportional
representation [MMP] so that the Green party would have
representation. Change is long overdue; it's time to look for
better representation that reflects the vote of the people. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Deborah Phelan
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I would like to cast my vote for proportional representation to
be brought into effect in the province of BC. We need to follow the
example of forward-thinking nations such as New Zealand and learn
from their experiences [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jo Phillips
Date: May 03, 2004
|
I would like to give my suport to a proportional representation
voting system [MMP]. I feel that our ability to vote for what we
believe in is critical for the future of life on this planet. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Chris Phillips
Date: May 16, 2004
|
For young people to care about their country and their future
enough to vote, they need to believe that their vote will count. [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Ms Teresa Phillips
Date: May 20, 2004
|
I am in favour of the mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] system of voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jo Phillips
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
To get fair and representative government we need electoral
reform. Probably the most effective system would be that used in
New Zealand -- MMP. I would ask that you recommend this when you
make your report. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Evelyn M Phillips
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
'A Better Way in which to do Politics'. A proposal
for a compensatory MMP electoral system with open lists similar to
those used in Sweden, with legislative requirements for intra-party
democracy and openness for political parties. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Phillips, Chair, Department of Political
Science, Langara College
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
'A better alternative to MMP: Cross-Proportional Representation
(CPR)' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Piantes
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
The adoption of proportional representation [PR] would see a
renewed enthusiasm in voters. This power of each of our votes
actually counting would revitalize our electoral
system and create optimism in the whole society. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Stephan Piernitzki
Date: May 23, 2004
|
I support to the New Zealand model of proportional
representation (Mixed Member Proportional, MMP). I
think this is the best way to give all British Columbians a say in
who represents them in parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Penelope Pillatt
Date: May 09, 2004
|
I am in favour of MMP. The STV system is too complicated . The
electoral boundaries might become larger in MMP, but I am okay with
that. MMP will provide local representation, which is
what I want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jim Pine
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The electoral mandate is sacred and compels
the government to abide thereto. The significant
remedial potential of this general precept should be fully explored
by the Assembly, including the full multitude of possible
variations. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: David Piney
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
Coalition governments and proportional representation are much
more likely to buffer extreme swings from Left to Right. It may
also help to make people feel that their government and public
service are 'we' rather than 'they'. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Andre Piver
Date: May 14, 2004
|
I am strongly in favour of Mixed Proportional Representaion
[MMP], where half of the MLAs are elected directly and represent
their districts, and the other half are chosen from party
lists. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Christy Plommer
Date: Jun 27, 2004
|
A proposal for an open list MMP system with an
initial requirement that parties run candidates in two
thirds of the constituency seats to be eligible for list seats,
with a threshold of 5%. Experience might lead to
later modifications. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sybil Plommer
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
If our democratic rights are ever to be observed other than on
Election day, we must change the present electoral
system. I would give my support to the New Zealand
Model of Proportional Representation (MMP). [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Fern Plomp
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] should be adopted for the
electoral process in Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margot Popplewell
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
'The principle of the accountability of elected representatives
to voters is of fundamental importance, and it can be respected in
a mixed proportional representation
[MMP] system.' [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Glen L Porter
Date: Sep 21, 2004
|
I would like to voice my support for the New Zealand model of
proportional representation [MMP]. It seems this would be the best
way in which the average person in BC could feel they are making a
their opinions heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ben Portz
Date: May 27, 2004
|
MLAs, instead of casting a single vote in the legislature, would
cast one vote for each voter they represent. This would
reduce the under-representation of some
voters in both provincial and federal parliaments. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: David Potter
Date: Feb 27, 2004
|
'Improving the Representation of Women by Organizing Voters into
Same-gender Ridings' [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: David Potter
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
A proposal for a no party system; all candidates would have to
run for election as independents, and the premier would be chosen
by all sitting members from those members who had indicated their
interest before the election. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government
Author: Mark Powell
Date: Jun 27, 2004
|
BC must adopt some kind of proportional representation [PR].
Whether it is a mixed system like in Germany or full proportional
system like in most of Europe doesn't really matter. Simply put,
our current system is broken beyond repair. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Powell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Electors in BC and municipal elections should not
need to be Canadian citizens. It is proper for federal
elections to exclude non-citizens but, resident
non-citizen property owners are affected by measures affecting
their property. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Jim Powell
Date: Sep 08, 2004
|
I would like to support the Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system for BC for five reasons. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sheila Pratt
Date: May 05, 2004
|
The advantages and disadvantages of a mixed member system with
multimember districts and top-up seats to achieve party
proportionality. The top-up seats would be allocated to
the best losers of each party. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Martin Pratt
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] is the only way I
can vote without holding my nose. I vote because I feel so strongly
that one must vote, but many do not have this sense of duty and
will not vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ann Prendergast
Date: Jun 11, 2004
|
Independent of the idea of proportional representation,
first-past-the-post must be eliminated in favour of something like
instant runoff [AV]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paul Prescod
Date: Jun 29, 2004
|
I do not know how proportional representation works
but I have a great fear of political parties having any
say in our choice of MLAs. We should not change the way we vote --
any referendum will lose if the system is changed. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Roy Price
Date: Jul 02, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR]. It's fair, and will
encourage us to vote for our values, increase voter turnout, and
give government a balanced viewpoint. Democracy
requires respect for other views. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Angela Price
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I believe the Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] method of
voting is the most democratic option. It also is the most practical
and therefore will appeal to the majority of voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alicia Priest
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I doubt I could support either of the two options you seem to be
focusing on as it seems that your goal is to match seats with the
popular vote. This assumes that the votes that are
being cast now are being cast solely for parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Mr George Pringle
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
'Easy-Mix Electoral system (EMES –-
‘M-S’). An executive-PR (for provincial
political parties) and a single transferable vote (for riding
candidates)'. A proposal with an STV
component for an electoral system for British Columbia.
[13 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: James Proctor
Date: May 26, 2004
|
I am in favour of PR for our province and favour the MMP system.
It is simpler, more fair and less prone to corruption than the STV
arrangement. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Pryke
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Proportional Representation would be good for BC and I think the
MMP system would be the one to use. It is simpler than STV and
would be more easily understood by a greater number of people. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shelagh Pryke
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A system of proportional representation is proposed where the
voter would have two votes, one for a party and one
for a candidate. Issue voting should be
introduced to encourages parties to identify
problems & suggest solutions. [3 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Careworker Simon Pryor
Date: Jan 25, 2004
|
We need proportional representation [PR] in this province in
order to give voice to those voters who are neither members of the
business community or have ties to labour. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Pulsford
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
While keeping the current system, additional seats could be used to
top up under-represented parties [MMM]. The advantages
and disadvantages of such a system are discussed. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Roger Pylypa
Date: Aug 06, 2003
|
We need Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP]. It's just plain common sense that the body of
MLAs reflect how people actually voted. People can vote with their
conscience, & not have to worry about ballot
strategies. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tim Quick
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I think BC should have proportional representation [PR]. It's
not fair to people who don't vote for the "top dog" to have their
vote made worthless. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Thomas Quigley
Date: May 20, 2004
|
I am in favour of mixed proportional representation, and I
definitely want to see an end to the first past the post system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hanne Quill
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support some form of MMP because it
would give us governments that more accurately reflect the voting
wishes of British Columbians, and free us from large majority
governments without any effective opposition. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Quinlan
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I would like to see an MMP voting system so I can vote for a
local rep and my party of choice. I realize that such a system
would result in larger ridings but I think that is over riden by
the increased fairness and impact. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jannit Rabinovitch
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I choose MMP over STV. I would like my vote to count everytime,
no matter who I vote for, whether they are in the majority or not.
I feel it is the only fair way for people to really be
heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anita Rafidi
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
I advocate a Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] system
similar to the one being used in New Zealand. Our electoral system
needs to be changed as soon as possible. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ellen Rainwalker
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
MMP is one way of representing minority views. But
the idea of closed lists giving too much power to parties and
creating two classes of MLAs is not
attractive. Preferential ballots are examined as a
solution to these problems. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Arthur Ralfs
Date: May 27, 2004
|
BC should adopt the MMP 'every vote counts' electoral system
which each candidate in each riding (win or lose) will have
influence in the Legislature in proportion to the number of ballots
cast in his or her favor in the election. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Ralston
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
Proportional representation should be adopted in a way which
represents different ethnic groups as well as
different political ideologies. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Shan Rana
Date: Jan 16, 2004
|
Proprtional representation is the route to go in electoral
reform. One method could be weighted votes in the Legislature, and
weighted speaking time. The weight could reflect the actual
percentage of popular vote. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Allan Rasi
Date: Jun 29, 2004
|
General elections should be replaced by a series of
by-elections at one or two month intervals. This would
keep the government responsive to public opinion. A few
members should be chosen at large to achieve proportionality. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Peter Rastall
Date: Jan 28, 2004
|
'Proportional Representation with the Present Constituencies and
no Additional MLAs'. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Peter Rastall
Date: Jul 30, 2004
|
I would like to see an MMP system based on giving
voters two votes, one for a constituency representative and one for
a party list. The party list should be open and based on provincial
and territorial lists. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maria Raynolds
Date: May 07, 2004
|
At long last we have a tool that could be within our reach for
bringing a really democratic process to electors in BC. Let us
bring proportional representation [PR] to British
Columbia, and, hopefully, to federal politics as well. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruth Raziel
Date: May 19, 2004
|
The Citizen's Assembly should adopt MMP as the system
of voting for BC. This would ensure that all voters will be
represented and will encourage more voters to participate in the
electoral process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Drina Read
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Please ensure pro-representation [PR] becomes our
more just political system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dean Rebinsky
Date: May 17, 2004
|
I support a mixed member proportional system [MMP]. This will
allow representation in the legislature that more accurately
reflects the sentiments of the electorate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Redican
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Please activate electoral reform to give BC a mixed member
proportional system [MMP]. We need democracy to really work and all
voices to count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Harry Reed
Date: Jun 02, 2004
|
'I advocate a mixed proportional representation [MMP] electoral
system comprising an alternative vote [AV] system and proportional
representation with open party lists' [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Reed
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
I am BC resident (since 1970) and I support the MMP system. I
believe that this privides the best opportunity for each vote to
count, and thus is more democratic than our existing system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dona Reel
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Al Reford
Date: Jun 15, 2004
|
I favour MMP for BC with MLA numbers increased to
160, half to be women and 10% for native peoples; two MLAs in 53
constituency seats with 52 party lists
seats. The pay for MLAs would be cut in half to
accommodate this. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Al Reford
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
MMP is the best electoral system to provide fair representation
to citizens during the period between elections and to address
common concerns about elections themselves including distorted
results and poor representation of women. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Andrea Reimer
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
A comment on problems with AV and compulsory voting.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: E E Rempel
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I give my approval for the mixed member
proportional representation (MMP), as the form of
electoral system to be used in BC. I oppose any other form of
proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Regina Celia Oliveria Bueno Renke
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
My preference for a new electoral system is the Single
Transferable Vote with districts of at least five seats. Electoral
change must include some proportionality so that more
points of view are represented in the legislature. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Laura Reston
Date: Jun 25, 2004
|
Changing the makeup of the legislature and how the candidates
present themselves in order to get elected is just a first
step. Some modifications to MMP are suggested. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Laura Reston
Date: Jul 22, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens’ Assembly to recommend an
MMP system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gunter Retterath
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
I am concerned with fairness in the way votes are
applied. Each MLA should be elected from a
riding of equal numbers of voters. I repeatedly hear that rural
ridings want to continue the unequal advantage they presently
enjoy. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Regional representation
Author: Gil Reynolds
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
'Review Of Provincial Government System: Proposed
Changes/Improvements' [6 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Carolanne Reynolds
Date: Sep 30, 2004
|
I propose a Mixed Member Proportional Representation
[MMP] system of election for BC. It should include a
minimum threshold of about five percent to avoid extremest groups
from deeply fracturing the Legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Rhodes
Date: Jun 19, 2004
|
I want to encourage the Citizens' Assembly to recommend
reforming the election system to one of proportional
representation, such as in place in countries such as New Zealand
[MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tim Rhodes
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
Proportionality is essential to give us better representation.
Government should not be based on win-or-lose, but on properly
representing the diverse views of the population to ensure that
discussion and compromise is achieved. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Devra Rice
Date: May 15, 2004
|
I propose a system of voting where each voter has one vote for
each candidate on the ballot but must rank them in the order
1,2,3,4, etc. A candidate would have to
receive 70% of the vote to be elected. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Edward Richardson
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens' Assembly to spell out its proposed change
in legislation-like detail. Only through such a drafting process
can all the practical considerations be grasped of how a new voting
system would work. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Richardson
Date: Jul 28, 2004
|
The Assembly should seriously consider
proportional representation [PR]. Here in BC, the party
that had 56% of the vote ended up with 98% of the seats, and in
1991 the Liberals had most votes but fewer seats that the
NDP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stuart Richardson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
When I heard about proportional represention [PR] I realized
that it addressed my previous conerns about
our government's ability to truly represent its people.
I now think that PR is the only way our government can be for the
people. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donalda Richardson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Aside from Approvial voting, my second choice is for the
preferential ballot [AV], and my third choice is no change at
all. I believe PR will be worse or equally as bad as
the system currently in place, but for different reasons. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Riches
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Whatever strengths that American democracy has, precious little
can be traced to our winner-take-all electoral system in
single-member districts, which are used for U.S.
Congressional and most state legislative elections. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Robert Richie, Executive Director, The Center for
Voting and Democracy
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I support the proposition that proportional representation will
go a long way to allowing a greater breadth of opinion to be
represented in government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Terry Ridings
Date: May 08, 2004
|
We greatly prefer the system of mixed member proportional
representation (MMP), an electoral system that has a proven track
record of producing fairer results while maintaining geographic
representation. We object to STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Rightmire
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support an MMP system to take the place of what we have now.
Seats won should be proportional to votes won. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ursula Ringwald
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
'Submission to the British Columbia Citizens Assembly on behalf
of the Electoral Reform Society'. A submission
supporting the adoption of the Single Transferable Vote
(STV) [15 pages + attachments]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Ritchie, Chief Executive, Electoral Reform
Society [UK]
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Parties with a different approach to the mainstream
parties should have an opportunity in the legislature to have voice
& vote. MLAs, every two months, must address the
constituency they represent in person at a town hall meeting. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Donald Robb
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
I favour a MMP system and would like to see that
implemented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lester Roberge
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
Our government must begin to incorporate new ways of operating
and I believe proportional representation is an important first
step in that direction. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Julia M Roberts
Date: May 10, 2004
|
Elections should be held annually for a quarter of the
membership of the Legislative Assembly (each MLA would have a four
year term). Transitional arrangements would allocate
terms in proportion to the winning margin for each
member. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Gary Robinson
Date: Mar 09, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR] for national
elections. I would prefer that my vote be represented based on my
political affiliation than based on my geographic situation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Leslie Robinson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Without proportional representation there can be no true
democracy. Mixed Proportional Representation
[MMP] will encourage many more people
to vote; governments will truly represent the citizens.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Rocheford
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I do not favour the STV system because it is too
complicated, reduces local representation, and allows a minority to
elect a government. I, along with a good majority of
submissions received so far, favour the MMP system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Karel Roessingh
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
I definately agree with Proportional Representation [PR]. I am
very frustrated with the government and the feeling of being
railroaded by the current system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr River Roman
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
The websites explain how proportional representation is used to
elect members to the Adelaide City Council in Australia, and how a
system of electronic voting could be used to count the
votes. [1 page]
Category: Link/reference to other resources
Author: James Ronback
Date: Dec 01, 2003
|
Link to a website explaining the history of voting, and the
different types of voting systems used in Australia. [1 page]
Category: Link/reference to other resources
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Dec 02, 2003
|
Links to articles on the web; the articles in Science News,
and the Scientific American deal with the
mathematics of electoral choice; the remaining article
examines 'Limited Voting, Cumulative Voting and Choice
Voting:...' [1 page]
Category: Link/reference to other resources
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Dec 03, 2003
|
Any referendum question which results from the deliberations of the
Citizens' Assembly should provide multiple choices.
Complex voting procedures may require electronic voting with a
potential for fraud (links to articles on the web). [1
page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Dec 03, 2003
|
Links to two official reports from Quebec
and United Kingdom on electoral reform, 'The Report
of the Independent Commission on the Voting System'; and,
'The Reform of the Voting System in Québec' -
Discussion Paper. [1 page]
Category: Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Dec 05, 2003
|
The Finnish regional list system of proportional representation
could be considered for BC. It ensures a large measure
of proportionality coupled with regional equality. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources, Other
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Dec 05, 2003
|
The Citizens' Assembly should make sure that any voting
system it proposes is not susceptible to a means of
undetectable corruption. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Link/reference to other resources
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Mar 28, 2004
|
In recommending an electoral system, the Citizens' Assembly should
ensure that the system meets the following requirements: consensus,
anonymity, neutrality, transitivity, and repeatability, and must
consider the usability of the ballot. [2 pages]...
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: May 03, 2004
|
STV makes sense for BC and the rest of Canada. It will help to
eliminate situations were the provincial/ federal party leader
undemocratically overrides the local choice of a candidate to
represent the party in a given constituency. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: May 03, 2004
|
The referendum question proposed by the Citizens' Assembly
should allow for several alternative voting methods. In particular,
it should include approval voting as candidate method for use in BC
elections. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: May 06, 2004
|
The Citizen's Assembly should consider the safeguards needed to
ensure that every vote is valid, is counted only once, can provide
a paper trail to the voter, and is secure from interferance from
computer hackers. [1 page+links]
Category: Democratic elections, Link/reference to other resources
Author: Jim Ronback
Date: Jan 26, 2004
|
I support some sort of proportional [PR] system because it gives
most voters a voice in the legislature. I believe the the pitfalls
of proportional systems can be avoided. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joel Ronne
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I favour an electoral system which can produce a more balanced
representation in proportion to the citizen's voting decisions
[PR]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Roper
Date: Jun 01, 2004
|
For years I have been increasingly frustrated with our current
system of electoral democracy, but as I learn more about
proportional representation (MMP), I am gaining hope that there is
a better way. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marian Rose
Date: Jun 30, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens’ Assembly to recommend an
MMP system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Zac Rothman
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
Preferential voting by riding is proposed but with seats
assigned to ensure proportional representation. Other
changes are suggested to maximize the effectiveness of a voter's
choice & to reduce the incidence of coalition
governments. [10 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stéphane Rouillon
Date: Jan 20, 2004
|
I urge the Assembly to adopt a Mixed
Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC because a party gets
a share of seats in proportion to its share of province-wide vote
and the system retains local representation.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marie Roulleau
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I add my voice to those (many I hope) decrying the present
system of election as non-representational and opting for the Mixed
Member Proportional [MMP] System. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judith Roux
Date: May 26, 2004
|
Recommendation that a Proportional Vote Allotment [PVA] of seats
be added to the British Columbia Legislature in addition to the
‘first-past-the-post’ seats that are now
part of the Provincial electoral system. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Gerald Rowsome
Date: May 28, 2004
|
We need proportional represented so that all views are
representated in our government. This could result in
more minority governments but this may improve decision
making and avoid wild swings between the two main opposing views.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ken Roxburgh
Date: Apr 15, 2004
|
Please consider the mixed member proportional representation
electoral system [MMP] that has a proven track record of
fairer results and maintaining geographic representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Rush
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I support the first-past-the-post electoral system because it
permits a clear and direct choice on the basis of a
candidate's experience and character, and secondly on their
political views, their record and their community representation.
[2 pages...
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Tyson Russell
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens' Assembly to recommend a ballot question
that supports proportional representation [PR]. The system we have
today is grossly unfair which becomes more and more obvious with
each passing election. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Rycroft
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I believe the New Zealand system of voting, mixed proportional
representation [MMP], is the only way that we minority voters can
have our voices heard. More people will come out and
vote believing that their vote will be counted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Cecilia C Ryley
Date: May 14, 2004
|
'Electoral Reform Viewpoint'. A 'near proportional' electoral
system. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr James Sadlish
Date: Jul 26, 2004
|
I support a New Zealand-like Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
voting system in BC. I agree with the five key Recommendations in
the Law Commission of Canada's report, Voting Counts: Electoral
Reform for Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maureen Sager
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
'A View from Finland' Comments, suggestions and links
to material on MMP electoral systems [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Olli Salmi
Date: Sep 30, 2004
|
Although there are always pros and cons to most voting systems,
I feel that the current system is the most damaging to retaining a
true democracy in our society. It is time to move to a
Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Diane Sampson
Date: May 17, 2004
|
I urge the Assembly to recommend a form of mixed member
proportional representation [MMP], an electoral mechanism that has
a proven track record in generating results that reflect the
democratic will of the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Sandborn
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
MMP would allow voters to select the candidate and
the party that best represents their polical leanings -- and these
are not necessarily the same. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Britt Santowski
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I would like to give my support to the Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] model of representation. I believe that it would greatly
benefit this province to include a more accurate representation of
individual voters' preferences. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: AnaMaria Sarria
Date: Apr 29, 2004
|
Preferential voting should be adopted because it permits voters
to rank the candidates in the order of the voters'
preferences. It permits voters to vote honestly without
fear of 'losing their vote'. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lucien Saumur
Date: Jan 14, 2004
|
I want a fair representation of how the people vote. I for one
vote green and believe that the environment should have its fair
say. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Savage
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I believe that a mixed member proportional [MMP] system would
serve the people better than our present system, and that members
of government would be in a position to be held more accountable
for their actions than at present. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris Sawatsky
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I do not want our Province to continue with the present first
past the post electoral system. Some form of proportional system
[PR] would be much preferable. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lawrence Sawatsky
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
'Getting it in Proportion -- The MMP And STV Alternatives: How
New Zealand Chose MMP' [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Phil Saxby
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
MMP offers the best solution to the failings of the FPTP electoral
system and can be expected to yield numerous social and political
advantages and benefits. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Scarlett
Date: May 25, 2004
|
STV [AV] does have a place in a greatly improved electoral
system for BC, but only if modified so it can work within an MMP
system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donald Scarlett
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
'Proportional Representation for Canada' : An MMP system with a
third of the seats allocated to parties proportionately, to be
filled by party candidates with the highest vote shares but who
were not elected in riding seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eric Scheuneman
Date: Jul 20, 2004
|
'One Man One Vote: One Vote One Value', article by Fred
Schindler, published in, Journal of Canadian Studies,
Volume 3, number 1, February 1968, pp 13-20. [8
pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Dr Fred Schindeler
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I support an MMP electoral system for BC. The current system
results in a lot of people feeling that their votes have been
wasted. I would argue for MMP over Single Transferable
Vote [STV]. In my view, STV systems are problematic. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jen Schmidt
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Our current voting system no longer serves us. With
the MMP System, people will see that their vote can and will count
and will be more likely to cast their vote. The STV
system is out of date. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Evelyn Schmidt
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
PR would be a help but it is not the complete answer to
our problems in BC. We keep hearing "democracy" over and over when
in fact all we have is a "corporate dictatorship" and our present
government is a shining example of this. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Ernest Schmidt, President, United People's Action
Party
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I would like BC to change to a Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] electoral system. This option is
preferable to other options. As a young voter, I feel we
need to be heard acurately and simply. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Caitrina Schoeller
Date: May 16, 2004
|
Please promote the fairer electoral systems, and not the Single
transferable vote (STV). I would prefer Mixed member
proportional representation (MMP). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Renota Schoepp
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A mixed member [MMP] voting system would allow every
constituency association to nominate their preferred candidate but
there would still be room for some highly qualified candidates to
be nominated by the party as potential MLAs [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Scholefield
Date: May 19, 2004
|
In choosing between proportionality, more choice, stable
government, institutional reform and links to
local communities, the most important for an electoral
system is proportionality using a mixed
member proportional [MMP] system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Scholefield
Date: Jan 17, 2004
|
Having looked at the pros and cons of Mixed Member Proportional
voting (MMP) and Single Transferable Voting (STV), I would be
totally in favour of having an MMP type of voting system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Arno Schortinghuis
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
British Columbia should have an electoral
sytem offering 2 votes for a mixed member
proportional [MMP] system of representation. Tax credits should be
offered to active voters through a SIN number
tear off receipt on deposited ballots. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Martin Schotte
Date: Feb 01, 2004
|
The importance of getting it right cannot be
overstated. With the obvious preponderance of MMP
rather than STV system submissions to your Assembly, I must plead
for your support of MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Martin Schotte
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system like the one
they have adopted in New Zealand over other options (especially STV
-Single Transferable Vote). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jill Schroder
Date: Apr 22, 2004
|
There needs to be some sort of check on the tyranny of the
majority so that those minorities within the greater constituency
need not fear that their rights and needs will be trampled by an
unsympathetic majority. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Dan Schubart
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I'm in favour of some type of mixed proportional representation
[MMP] that includes more women and meets the needs of
rural areas. Too often the larger urban centres have more say and
my vote is wasted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Shawna Schuh
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
'Rural British Columbia and Political Representation: Yale
Lillooet as a Case Study'. Any change to the electoral
system must make a concerted effort to better representat the
concerns of people who live in rural regions. [16 pages]
Category: Regional representation
Author: Bernard Schulmann
Date: Jul 21, 2004
|
A new electoral system, the Schulze Method. [Online, 1
page, and linked document, 25 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Markus Schulze
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
'Additional Thoughts on Selecting PR Members'. A
supplementary submission amending a 'PR-Light' system by selecting
list members from a party's best losers in a region. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Professor Bryan Schwartz
Date: Sep 07, 2004
|
The 'PR Light' electoral system is the most appropriate choice for
BC. It uses an additional member system to remove some
of the disproportionality in the current system while preserving
the possibility of majority governments. [3 pages+links]
Category: Electoral system change, Link/reference to other resources
Author: Bryan Schwartz, Professor of Law, University of
Manitoba
Date: Jan 12, 2004
|
Five aspects of the electoral process should be changed: voting
age; 9 year terms; multiple choices for the electorate; continuing
voter assessment of MLAs; forfeiture of seats for
under-performing MLAs; by-elections for such vacancies. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Gordon Sclater
Date: May 26, 2004
|
I would like to request that any change to our system
of electing our representatives does not mean that the
leaders of small special interest parties will
automatically get elected. This is the unfortunate
result of PR systems. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Ken Scott
Date: May 28, 2004
|
Candidates should gain 50% plus one of the votes to be elected;
either a run-off election or the alternative vote system would
achieve this. Then the elected candidate could say that
he/she truly represents the majority in the riding. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Edward Scott
Date: Feb 15, 2004
|
I feel it is important that we adopt a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system similar to the one used in New Zealand. I
want my vote to count. As the system stands, my vote is lost. This
is not true democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Catriona Sears
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
I would like to see Canadians use the mixed member proportional
[MMP] representation system. I believe it represents the people's
vote and would motivate people to become more engaged in the
political process once again. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jana Sebelova
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I believe that a proportional representation
[PR] voting system adopted into BC can bring only a
change for the better as the current system is not
ensuring a fair representation of the people. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dirk Segstro
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am in favour of an MMP voting system for BC. MMP is the
fairest system and give those that vote for minor political parties
representation at the decision table. All BC residents deserve to
have a voice in parliament. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ernie Sellentin
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I support mixed proportional representation, because it is fair.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John J Semenoff
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Though not perfect, the MMP system by far transcends our present
antiquated, adversarial, and usally disproportionate voting
system. MMP would ensure elected governments that more
accurately represented voters' wishes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Charlotte Senay
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system like the one
they have adopted in New Zealand. Proportional representation is
key to achieving true democracy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Vilayvanh Sengsouvanh
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
I would like to see a Mixed Member Proportional Representation
(MMP) electoral system implemented in BC to replace our current
system. It is the most fair and balanced approach where many
political views can be represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Geoffrey Senichenko
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement common-sense
refinements to the current system in BC, including
run-off elections, will correct many of the existing
shortcomings and enhance the democratic process. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Seto
Date: Apr 29, 2004
|
I propose a majority system (50% + 1) whereby a candidate to be
elected must get at least 50% + 1 of the votes that represent 50% +
1 of the riding's voters list. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Seto
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am in favour of proportional representation [PR], as many in
my community are. We have had speakers here in the past two or
three years & I think that would be a better system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: E M (Bunny) Shannon
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I beleive that our electoral system must be reformed to
proportionally represent the wishes of BC's voters in the
distribution of seats in the Legislature [PR]. Our current system
ignores the wishes of many citizens. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacqueline Sharp
Date: Jul 29, 2004
|
'Leadership to Save Canada'. Book available for
consultation at the Citizens' Assembly office.
Category: Other
Author: Howard Shaver
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I am a 19 year old male of
Kelowna BC and I am tired of having no say. I want a
mixed member proportional system (MMP). It would help diversify
Canadian politics. It would enable smaller groups to have a say
and limit corruption. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tyler Sheppard
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
The current "first past the post" system does not serve us -
people vote stategically rather than for the candidate or party
they really want. May I submit a STRONG recommendation for
proportional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Sherlock
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
I would simply like it to be known that I am all for a
Proportional Representation voting system (MMP). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paula Sherrington
Date: May 14, 2004
|
As a society, we are gradually moving toward more consensual
ways of finding solutions to many of the our problems.
Wouldn’t it be pleasant to develop a cooperative,
consensual way of governing our province.
I vote for MMP. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lynne Shields
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
The MMP voting system is by far the best system and
the way to go in BC. This system provides for local representation
as well as providing fairer representation of each participating
political party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christopher Shirley
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I would like to express my support for the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system of voting. I believe that this
system is by far the fairest in that it most accurately represents
the wishes of the voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christopher Shirley
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
The Premier should not belong to a political party and stand on
his own. No party should have more than a 51% majority
and all surplus votes should go to fill other
seats. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Richard Short
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
All ministerial positions should be open to bids, and the voters
can then vote to choose the applicant who they think
will do the best job. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Mr Richard Short
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I support a PR-STV voting system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Leigh Shorten
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to state my support for an MMP voting system as
opposed to an STV system because I favour a voting system that
gives people a vote for a local representative and a party vote. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tim Shuff
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I would like to voice my support for Proportional Representation
[PR] particularly for the BC Provincial Government. I
believe it will make every vote count. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Penny Sidor
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I urge the Assembly to recommend a mixed proportional
representational [MMP]. Our present first past the post
system thwarts the democratic process by giviing more power to a
party than the popular vote would justify. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patricia Sieber
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
Proportional representation is gaining support across
Canada. It would be wonderful if BC took a lead in
adopting it. The critical thing is that we are offered
a viable alternative in a referendum during our next provincial
election. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: The Reverend Dr Janet Silman
Date: Apr 29, 2004
|
We need an electoral system [PR] where all
voters views are represented in the legislature, rather than one
that favours local representation at the expense of ignoring the
views of so many, especially young people. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Derek Simon
Date: May 23, 2004
|
Using preferential voting will eliminate vote splitting and
strategic voting, support proportional representation [STV], and
give British Columbians reason to be interested in politics again.
Let's bring it here. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brendan Simons
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
BC should adopt a mixed proportional representation system like
the one used in New Zealand. Only that system should be
considered. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Floyd Simpson
Date: Apr 11, 2004
|
It is possible to retain the advantages of our present system
while improving the mix in our legislature by making sure that
parties other than the one forming the government have reasonable,
if not strictly proportional, representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert V Simpson
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
In the current first past the post system, a voter has no
representation unless he/she votes for the winning
candidate. In an MMP system, a voter always gets
represented even if it is only one seat. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marcella Simpson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
We would like to register our opinion
regarding the voting procedure. We prefer a Mixed Member
Proportional system (MMP) like the one they have adopted in New
Zealand. We do not like the option of the
Single Transferable Vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chris & Dee Dee Sjogren
Date: May 28, 2004
|
I had intended to voice my support for the MMP model in use in
New Zealand, but having browsed some of the other submissions, I am
also very impressed by the Preferential Plus system proposed by
Nick Loenen (submission 0035). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Skanks
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
We need a voting system in which everyone's vote will count and
mixed member proportional representation [MMP] fills this need. A
Single Transferable Voting [STV] system is not as proportional
especially in smaller ridings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr James Skwarok
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
The last thing we need is more politicians representing their
parties. Yet that’s what we’ll have if
a system of proportional representation. Our
present system may be the worst but it can be improved
by implementing five principles. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Dr Jon Slater
Date: May 06, 2004
|
The current government of BC has an enormous majority in the
Legislature, yet hundreds of thousands of citizens, currently
voiceless, voted against them. You must empower all
citizens with some form of proportional representation [PR]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bert Slater
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am strongly in favour of Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
system like the one they have adopted in New Zealand. I prefer this
over all options and would like to see it implemented as quickly as
possible. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: D Ruth Slavin
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens’ Assembly to recommend an
MMP system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ann-Marie Sleeman
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
I favour Mixed Member Proportional Representation [MMP] for more
balanced governments and diversity of voter choice. I am opposed to
the single transferable vote [STV] and
the so-called "Preferential-Plus" scheme. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Duane Slogar
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I prefer a proportional representation [PR] system where the
number of MLAs would be determined by the mumber of votes the party
gets. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Charles Small
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'Project Lynx: A comprehensive skeleton for the design of a system
of government'. [summary file 16 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Mark A Smith
Date: Nov 25, 2003
|
I have looked at the different styles of representation and I
would vote for a mixed proportional representation
[MMP] as the best style to uphold democratic principles
and promote a cooperative political culture. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jules Smith
Date: Apr 22, 2004
|
My vote has been only a token of support,
rather than real support for the party I want to see
govern BC. I strongly support MMP; it would be hugely satisfying to
have my vote(s) actually count toward something. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Louise C Smith
Date: May 19, 2004
|
There is no perfect electoral system but, under current conditions,
the system that optimizes democratic representation within the
government is the system of Mixed Member Proportional
Representation (MMP). [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Smith
Date: Jun 11, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] electoral
system. I support 50% riding candidates & 50% party
list seats. In order to get
elected from a party list, each party must receive at least 5% of
the votes. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jack C Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
We feel that our political system as it stands now is very old
hat and needs updating to a new a more modern day system. [1
page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Paul and Pauline Smith
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
'It [PR] is the only truly democratic system, making every vote
count and every voter's voice heard.' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret R Smith
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I strongly support electoral reform. I support a
Mixed Member Proportional electoral system of the options I have
seen so far. I think MMP would restore voters
confidence and hope in democracy. [2 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica Snider
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
I have a problem with PR. My concern is that it will become more
important to be a prominent party member than to run in an
election. My preference would be the first past the post concept
modified to include 2nd choice selections. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Murray Soder
Date: Jun 23, 2004
|
Pure proportional representation is not a significant improvement
on first past the post. A system which gave additional seats
(perhaps 8) to the smaller parties would be an
improvement. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Iris and Allan Solie
Date: Nov 11, 2003
|
I urge you to support a mixed member proportional [MMP] system.
This system allows for both local represenation while increasing
the value of one's vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Daniel Sorensen
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
The number of ridings should be halved, each riding electing
two MLAs; the candidate with the most votes (2 votes in
the House), and the candidate for the party with the
second most votes (1 vote in the House). [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeff Sorensen
Date: Jun 25, 2004
|
I support the implementation of proportional representation to
make every vote count. All ridings should be
represented by the person who has the most votes but
parties should also be represented in the legislature
proportionally. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Vi Sorenson
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
I am in favour of an MMP voting system with 50
members elected by each voter's first ballot as constituency
representatives and another 25 members selected from each parties'
predetermined province-wide list. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jay Sorenson
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
I want to voice my support for the MMP voting system as I feel
it more truly offers proportional representation. I understand that
it is also by a wide margin, the choice of the majority of
submissions to the Assembly. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Vi Sorenson
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
A wholehearted yes to MMP and to: checks on government power;
cooperative processes in office; less apathy in voters; stability
in governance and legislation; and to a fairer, smarter system of
voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donna Soules
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I propose using an Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system to
increase proportionality, provide a healthier opposition, and
increase the opportunities for more dialogue and negotiation
between parties. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bronwen Merle Sowton
Date: Jun 18, 2004
|
I am strongly in favor of a mixed member proportional
representation [MMP] system for electing our MLAs here
in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Spencer
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Please recommend that the citizens of BC have a mixed member
proportional representation [MMP] system for electing
our MLAs. I strongly support this as the most democratic way to
constitute our Legislative Assembly. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mary Christine Spencer
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
PR gives too much power to unelected party officials. An
automatic or instant runoff system requiring voters to rank
candidates [AV], would ensure that each MLA was either
the first or second choice of a majority of voters. [1 page +
link]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gerald A (Jerry) Spice
Date: Jun 24, 2004
|
I prefer a mixed member proportional [MMP] electoral
system. I really like the idea that MLAs are then
forced to cooperate for the good of the province. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Lois J Sprague
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
An MMP system would produce more diversity in our
legislature, remove some of the power of the executive branch,
dampen the wild swings in government, and encourage more voters to
come out and participate in our democracy. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peter Spurr
Date: May 13, 2004
|
Unfairness in party representation is less important than
individual representation. Proportional representation would
further undermine the parliamentary process by enhancing the
importance of political parties. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Paul St Pierre
Date: Oct 08, 2003
|
I support a mixed member proportional (MMP) system for BC. A
combination of area and proporational representation seems best
able to accommodate both regional needs and new provincial ideas
and perspectives. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cliff Stainsby
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I would like to confirm my support for some sort of Mixed
Proportional Representation [MMP]. I add my voice to
the numbers who strongly encourage you to recommend an alternative
to the current electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sara Stallard
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I favour the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting
system which provides proportional representation with
clearly defined candidates and parties. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr David Stanley
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I support the idea of proportional representation like the
system they adopted about ten years ago over in New Zealand [MMP].
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brandy Stanwood
Date: Jun 12, 2004
|
Making voting compulsory and voter registration
automatic would ensure that governments had
broad voter support and would remove the issue of voter
apathy. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Christian Stapff
Date: Jan 24, 2004
|
I strongly support proportional representation (PR) in British
Columbia to ensure that all of our voices are heard and
power is vested in the people favouring social equity. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jodi Stark
Date: Jul 29, 2004
|
I favour an MMP electoral system; it is used widely
around the world with a proven track record of improving the number
of women and minorities elected and producing fairer results while
maintaining geographic representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Justine Starke
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
The Alternative Vote [AV] could be supplemented by a
few members chosen from parties with more than 5% of the province
wide vote and not otherwise represented (an addition to
a previously made submission, STEAD 0095). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Humphrey Stead
Date: May 27, 2004
|
Electoral systems dependent on party lists
should be avoided; they prevent a voter having a local
member. BC should adopt a majority electoral system;
either preferential voting as in Australia [AV], or run-off
elections as in France. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Humphrey Stead
Date: Feb 25, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR]. It would
be fairer if a party's share of seats equaled its share of the
province wide vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Uli Steghaus
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
The consequences of the current electoral system are vast and I
believe they threaten our democracy. The voting system
which best represents the will of the people is an
MMP system and I encourage you to recommend such a
system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jane Sterk
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I think that MMP is the way to go for BC. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Judy Steves
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
Elected representatives in Biritish Columbia should be limited to
one six year term. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Other
Author: Jack Stewart
Date: Dec 04, 2003
|
I wish to state I am in favour of a proportional representation
[PR] type of voting system in B.C. This might
include a system in which voters would cast a
preferential ballot, perhaps a 1, 2, 3 choice. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Stewart
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I strongly prefer an MMP style voting system .The present system
is leading to the degradation of our democracy. The STV system
being promoted by nick Loenen seems far too complex to gain the
necessary support for change. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Donald C Stewart
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I clearly recognize the need for a change to a more
representative form of electing our officials and trying to bring
some meaningful change to an unfortunately somewhat antiquated,
entrenched, and ailing political system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Stewart
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
We must have better representation: too many votes are wasted;
too many people vote for second choices because a vote for their
first choice would be wasted; too many people don't vote at all
because it wouldn't make any difference. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Stewart
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
I would like to be able to have two votes, one for the premier
and one vote for my local member. This way I can get
the best man for the job. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Other
Author: Brian Stewart
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I strongly believe that BC should use PR for all
future elections. The number of representatives should remain at
the present number with 70% constituency seats and the rest chosen
from party list candidates [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maureen Stickney
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
We have to change the laws to the effect that all regions,
(hopefully, a region, like a regional district, equals an electoral
area), carry the same number of seats, never mind how many people
live in that region. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Manfred E Stief
Date: May 04, 2004
|
Many voters believe current voting systems fail to provide them
with real control over elected officials & government
policies. This can be remedied by providing
additional ways for voters
to express dissatisfaction with candidates. [3
pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Other
Author: Ian W Stirling
Date: Jan 08, 2004
|
It is essential that Canada change to a system of Proportional
Representation [PR]: more women would be elected; people would no
longer feel voiceless; more young people would vote; most countries
have changed to PR. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Christine Stirling
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I recommend a mixed proportional system [MMP], where electors
cast two votes, each determining approximately half of the seats;
one vote for the local candidate, and one vote for the party of his
or her choice. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Denise Stocco
Date: Jun 01, 2004
|
I would like to see a form of proportional representation
whereby we have two votes - one for our local representative and
one for the party [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Suzanne Stocker
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am leaning towards some system of proportional representation
[PR]. I think that a more balanced, less party oriented,
less adversarial system will encourage a wider range of
personalities to want to run for office. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Carol Stockwell
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
The Mixed Member System [MMP] offers a good model for
an electoral system for BC. It gives fair representation without
being awkward or unwieldy to use, and it is one that could be
explained to voters easily. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marion Stoodley
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
I believe the Mixed Member System [MMP] offers a good
model -- it gives fair representation without being awkward or
unwieldy to use. It is one that could be explained to voters
easily. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marion Stoodley
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I feel that the MMP system would best serve the people of
British Columbia. Electoral reform is way overdue in our province
as well as in Canada as a whole. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Peggy Stortz
Date: May 06, 2004
|
Preferential voting is the best system
for the legislative assembly (simulations for
the last three elections are provided). Direct election
of the premier and regional representation in an upper house should
also be considered. [13 pages]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Reg Stowell
Date: Jan 05, 2004
|
Balloting should be amended to allow voters to vote
‘No’ [None of the above] if
they have no confidence in any of the candidates
standing. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Dr R M Strang
Date: Mar 01, 2004
|
A form of a representational voting system that allows me to
vote for my representative and a party would be a better system
than we have now. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Georg Stratemeyer
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
Canadian politics needs proportional representation
[PR]. We need alternative views and a creative forum
for discussion and long term programs. Only more diversity
(parties) in the Legislature will make this possible. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Shera Street
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I support the proportional representation
[PR] proposal in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Linda Stroes
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am in favour of changing the voting system to a proportional
representation system. I like the mixed pro rep system that is used
in New Zealand [MMP]. I feel that this would be a good choice for
the people of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Don Strom
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Ten reasons not to vote. [2 pages]
Category: Other
Author: Elmer Strumecki
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
'Electoral Reform: Introduction of STV in the
UK' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mrs Ailsa Stuart
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I am in favour of Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) representation
for our Province. The Single Transferable Vote (STV) system is too
complicated and has many more drawbacks than the MMP system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Richard Sullivan
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Proportional Representation [PR] cannot be viable in
BC. We have too many regions whose diversity will not allow for the
kind of government people are asking for. Candidates
should be elected under AV to ensure majority support. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Mike Summers
Date: Aug 16, 2004
|
I strongly support a New Zealand-style MMP system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Harry Sutherland
Date: May 24, 2004
|
'A Citizen's Guide for Choosing an Electoral System (and Forming
a Government)' [8 pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Dr Neil Sutherland
Date: May 09, 2004
|
'No to the Mixed System: The multitude of reasons why the
Citizens Assembly should reject the Mixed system/Additional member
system' [14 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Dr Neil Sutherland
Date: Aug 23, 2004
|
Moving toward a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system would give people more reason to vote
because every vote would have a direct impact on the final
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ed Swanson
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
We need an electoral system in our province, that, promotes
& maximizes voter turnout, is a province-wide
and promotes candidate participation by a cross-section
of BC'ers representative of the larger population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lori Swanson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Please know that we are for a proportional representation [PR]
electoral system for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Nancy and Jerry Swartz
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I favour MMP. The legislature should have
rules of procedure to ensure that all decisions are by
free vote. MLAs should always consider their
constituency wishes as more important than loyalty to any political
party. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Sedley Sweeny
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I strongly urge the Assembly to adopt a mixed member
proportional [MMP] system that will be suitable for our
province. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Orest Swintak
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
I am in favour of mixed member proportional representation
[MMP] as the most democratic method of voting for
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Margaret Sylvester
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I am writing to express my support for electoral reform in
British Columbia and urge the urge the Citizens' Assembly to
recommend a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system for
British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sid Chow Tan
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
As a local elected representative and as a
private citizen active in provincial politics, I believe
that a proportional [PR] system will not only bring
about more effective governance but will result in
better voter participation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Beverly Tanchak
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
Proportional representation should be used for elections for the
BC legislature so that a party's share of the
vote is matched by a corresponding
share of seats. This would ensure a truer
representation of the views of the electorate. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Graham Tarling
Date: Dec 22, 2003
|
Political parties should be less obtrusive in elections and forming
governments than candidates. An electoral system should
be adopted which requires successful candidates to obtain more than
50% of the votes cast. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Tarplett
Date: Mar 23, 2004
|
While a mixed system of the alternative vote
[AV] and Prop-Rep is not a perfect system of electoral
democracy, it is far more democratic and representative of voter
wishes than the present system of elections. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Tarplett
Date: May 26, 2004
|
'Towards True Democracy' A mixed system with
preferential voting (AV) and proportional representation (PR).
[4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Tarplett
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I highly favour a Proportional Representation [PR] system of
electing the government for BC. The radical
swings in the governing of this province do not represent nor serve
the interests of the majority of British Columbians. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Audrey Taylor
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I support the introduction of an electoral system based on some
form of mixed proportional representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Graeme Taylor
Date: May 20, 2004
|
A mixed system that encompasses local representation
and proportional representation [MMP] would work for BC.
Voting twice would allow me to pick the best local representative
and to choose the party closest to my political ideals. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Robert Taylor
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
In my opinion the Assembly should recommend a Mixed Member
Proportional (MMP) system, a system that combines the benefit of
local representation with a fair overall distribution of seats. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Angus Taylor
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
Progress can be made in the political field if our people will
only bypass the party system. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Zella Taylor
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I want proportional representation [PR] for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rosalind Taylor
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system with a
sensible threshold, as this system seems to give the
best balance so that the large urban areas do not altogether
dominate the much larger, but less populated, rural ones. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: T M Taylor
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Without the assurance that every vote counts, the
level of voter participation in the civic process will continue to
decline, with voter apathy and cynicism replacing confidence in our
electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Sheryl Taylor-Munro
Date: May 22, 2004
|
My concern about the Citizens' Assembly is that it may be an
expensive piece of window dressing, a carefully guided
sham consultation with the great unwashed public to simply avoid
the charge that the public hasn't been consulted. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jillian Tebbitt
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
I support a mixed member proportional [MMP] format with open
party lists for the second (party) vote but no threshold
number of votes for a party (or candidate) to win a seat because I
don't think ANY vote should be wasted. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Peter Tebbutt
Date: May 11, 2004
|
The Equichoice Ballot System (patented) ensures that all
candidates have an equal share of all positions on the ballot
paper. [1 page+link]
Category: Democratic elections, Link/reference to other resources
Author: Harvey Tenenbaum
Date: Mar 01, 2004
|
I favour an MMP] system like the one in New Zealand.
Then my vote might have an influence in the way the government is
formed. Hopefully coalition governments would help
parliament to weave ideas into meaningful legislation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Osa Thatcher
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system like the one
they have adopted in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacqueline Thomas
Date: Apr 14, 2004
|
A comment on the desirability of proportional representation
[MMP] and the need for the proportionality
representatives to be selected from closely defeated candidates
rather than by party officials. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gordon Thomas
Date: Jun 10, 2004
|
Proportial representation [PR] gives small parties a
chance to enter the electorial system. It works in
Germany. It gives a wider choice to the
electors and the feeling that their votes won't be wasted. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rhona Thomas
Date: Jun 15, 2004
|
I would like to see a proportional representation [PR] electoral
system adopted in BC. It is a much more
democratic way to elect MLAs because it has the potential to give
more power to each individual's vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Thompson
Date: May 31, 2004
|
I would like to see BC adopt a form of proportional
representation [PR]. The first-past-the-post system is unfair and
undemocratic. Few countries still use this anachronistic system. We
need a fair, democratic, modern system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: David Thompson
Date: Jul 28, 2004
|
I believe in proportional representation [PR]. It
makes sense for the people of BC, with our wide variety of opinions
and desires, for us to adopt a system that will finally reflect the
views of all the citizens of BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Caitlin Thompson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
MMP is the way to go. For years we have been talking about
reforming the electoral system, so lets do it and make it
worthwhile. I am very wary of STV as I do not believe it is a fair
and balanced system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Bob Thompson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
We must move towards an MMP proportional
representation system in BC. I am a minority in the
sense that I am young and I vote, and everytime I do it feels
hopeless because I know most often my vote will not count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Zoe Thompson
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I am disturbed to learn that STV might be the system that is put
to referendum because it will most certainly not be accepted by 60%
of the voting public and we will be stuck with our current system
for years and years to come. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr. John Thompson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
A system that retains winner take all in rural areas but
switches to STV for urban centres would be a transparent attempt to
disenfranchise urban voters. Even rural residents like myself are
repulsed by such a prospect. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: Mr Peter Thompson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Now, a large numbers of the voters are not being
represented by the party of their
choice and voters of different parties are
not being fairly represented. Some sort of proportional
representation [PR] is desperately needed here. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anne and Amy Thompson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support the New Zealand form of an MMP voting system (or some
variation of it). Our current system results in wild ideological
swings in government and legislation, to the detriment of our
economy. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mike Thomsen
Date: May 08, 2004
|
Proportional Representation [PR] is one of the main
building blocks in any democratic system; all political parties
will have representation in our Legislatures, in direct proportion
to their percentage of the popular vote. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anders Thomsen
Date: May 27, 2004
|
Certainly there are drawbacks in any system we might choose. But
in my study of several of the better-known voting systems, it seems
that an MMP system is the fairest and perhaps the
clearest to understand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Jack Thornburgh
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Please work toward implementing a Mixed Member Proportional
[MMP] system like the one they have adopted in New Zealand, as
quickly as possible, as the current system is not representing the
people of Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Jan Thorsen
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
A mixed electoral system, as used in New Zealand and
Germany, with two votes, one for a party and one for a local
representative [MMP], would achieve a better relation between
number of votes and number of seats in the legislature. [2
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Norman Thyer
Date: Apr 20, 2004
|
I strongly urge you to decide that our current electoral system,
whatever its perceived flaws, is a far better option than to take a
risky chance on proportional representation. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: Bill Tieleman
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
It is one of the many benefits of mixed
member proportional systems that they can be
tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of whatever
jurisdiction has chosen to adopt them, something BC can take
advantage of. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joseph Tilley
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I would like to see a system that elects a government that
proportially represents the votes cast. I support
the MMP system because it is fair, easy to
understand and that it accurately represents the wishes of the
voters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Justin Tilson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I strongly favour proportional representation [PR] as
the most democratic and just sytem of voting, making each
individual vote more worthwhile and meaningful. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Tindley
Date: Aug 28, 2004
|
If STV is adopted in BC, voter choice will be enhanced, a more
diverse group of MLAs will be elected, all significant political
parties and therefore all significant opinions in the province will
be fairly and effectively represented. [7 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Todd
Date: Mar 31, 2004
|
A proposed electoral system based on: a primary vote;
proportional representation; a likely majority
government; the voters, not the parties being allowed to select the
list candidates. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adam Tondowsky
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I endorse a change in our electoral system to a mixed member
proportional system. The combined goals of retaining local
constituency representation while reflecting the proportion of
votes won in the legislature, is the correct focus. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Steve Tonnesen
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
I distain to vote stategically; rather, I vote for whoever best
matches my values. I would like for this action to count for more.
From what I have read so far, I think the MMP system would be most
appropriate for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lise Townsend
Date: Jun 25, 2004
|
BC could really benefit from the discontinuation of huge swings
in government. Voters need to feel empowered and know that their
participation makes a difference. This is why I am in favour of
moving to an MMP voting system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Myrna Tracy
Date: May 15, 2004
|
My choice [MMP] [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mike Tropp
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I support a reform to provide proportional
representation in a mixed system (similar to Germany)
[MMP].
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Steve Trummler
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] is the way to go
because the result is more likely to reflect public opinion than
the current system. Each individual would be more likely to vote
for the candidate that he or she really prefers. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jeffrey Tsai
Date: May 11, 2004
|
The Single Transferable Vote [PR-STV] offers proportionality for
both parties and other groupings; it also gives
voters a wide and genuine choice of candidates that
avoids split voting. The system and its implications
are discussed. [9 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Anthony Tuffin
Date: Mar 20, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
as this method would allow a vote for a party member and a party of
my choice. It would enable better proportional representation. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Todd Turik
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system for BC
as this method would allow a vote for a party member and for a
party of my choice. It would enable proportional
representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Turik
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I cannot vote directly for the leader of the party of my choice.
I suspect that this is a huge issue for a lot of voters as the
reverse scenario is also possible (good riding candidate but a weak
party leader). [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: James Turpin
Date: Jun 01, 2004
|
I fully endorse STV as the best way to keep our political system
on track. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Sasha Uhlmann
Date: Aug 05, 2004
|
To reinvigorate our electoral process, I propose that BC adopt a
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system, with 30-50% of
the seats allocated to party lists, and a threshold to exclude
splinter groups. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Garry Ullstrom
Date: May 25, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system and
do not want a Single Transferable Vote [STV] system. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Sherry Ure
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system and
do not want a Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Audrey Ure
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
We have nothing to fear from adopting MMP as it will result in a
fairer, more balanced Parliament and one that maintains greater
continuity though time. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jacques Urech, PhD
Date: May 14, 2004
|
I would like to see similar style of voting as in the US. There
you vote for your best choice locally as well as a separate vote
for Premier etc. We should have separate votes for all levels of
government that concern us. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Ernest Vaio
Date: May 27, 2004
|
A representative should only represent his/her
constituents, not a party. Multiple [run off] elections could
be held so that an individual could gain a
majority. The party forming the government should always
have 50% of the vote. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jonathon Van Der Goes
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
To get full value from any change, we must see that
it improves the operation of the legislature. It is only if we
understand how the legislature actually works that our
rules of selection can be modified for a better result. [2
pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: J Victor Van Slyke
Date: May 04, 2004
|
Please carefully consider a partial proportional system with a
5% threshold before a party is eligible. I like the model of 50%
riding elected and 50% proportional according to a party
list. We need more discussion of issues. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Arthur Van Wart
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
Personally, I strongly support the idea of a mixed membership
proportional [MMP] voting system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joanne Van der Green
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
A Mixed Proportional Representation system is the
fairest electoral system in an imperfect world. It is
the system most likely to get citizens involved in our
democracy: it is easy to understand, and makes each vote count. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica Van der Veen
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
I'm embarrassed that we could even come up with an idea like a
'wasted vote'. The mixed member proportional
[MMP] electoral system seems to be the one
that most closely matches my personal feelings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mike VandeVelde
Date: May 07, 2004
|
Please seriously consider Mixed Member Proportional
Representation [MMP] as the simplest, fairest and most
understandable electoral reform. Clearly we cannot continue with
this present unfair, unrepresentative system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jessica Vander Veen
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I advocate of an MMP electoral system which seems to me the
fairest way to give everyone a voice in governmental decisions,
along with fostering a wider array of perspectives to pick and
chose from. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Viviane Varan
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I am 31 years old, a Canadian citizen and
BC resident. I would like to see British Columbia adopt
a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] system, similar to the
one in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mark Vardy
Date: May 10, 2004
|
'The CA "Preliminary Statement" -- A Critical
Analysis: An In-depth Analysis of the CA Preliminary Statement by
Tom Varzeliotis of Alcyone News www.alcyonenews.ca '
[13 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: A N Thomas Varzeliotis
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
A commentary on the work of the Citizens' Assembly.
[1 page+link]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: A N Thomas Varzeliotis
Date: Jan 29, 2004
|
'Course Correction Becomes the Wise: Halfway the trip
where the CA now is, it should pause to look back
and make course corrections, as it may, to
make up for what it lost thus far on the way.' [4 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jun 25, 2004
|
'The 14 CA's Fact Sheets must be tested in debate before
deployed to mold the CA decision. Tom Varzeliotis of
www.alcyonenes.ca challenges these Fact Sheets.' [5
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 04, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet 2. [8
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet
3. [4 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheets 4 and
5. [7 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact
Sheet 6. [5 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 17, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet 7. [5
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 17, 2004
|
Comment on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheets 8 and
9. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 21, 2004
|
Comment on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheets 10 and
11. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 24, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet 12. [3
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 24, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet
13. [19 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 27, 2004
|
Commentary on Citizens' Assembly Fact Sheet
14. [5 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Jul 29, 2004
|
Twenty-three documents with commentary on the Citizens'
Assembly, politics, government and the electoral process. [112
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 01, 2004
|
Commentary on the Citizens' Assembly. [4 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
Commentary on the Citizens' Assembly and the idea of
accountability. [6 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Democratic government
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
'The Equal Resources Electoral System' [A letter to members of
the Citizens' Assembly, 3 pages] and 'The
Equal Resources Electoral System' [8
pages]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Tom Varzeliotis
Date: Sep 22, 2004
|
I support proportional representation [PR]. Let's get it in
before the next election! Wouldn't it be nice if we could have it
for this federal election? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Zuzana Vasko
Date: Jun 05, 2004
|
I support a mixed proportional representation system. In my
estimation it is the most democratic voting system.
Minority governments, or even coalition governments, such as found
in many European countries, are OK. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Martha Veerman
Date: Apr 09, 2004
|
Prefential Plus is a mix of the Single Transferable Vote and the
Alternative Vote. It can create broad proportionality
by making all votes count equally. Votes in all
ridings, whether urban or rural, should be rewarded equally. [19
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Hannah Vegt
Date: Apr 13, 2004
|
A 'Preferential Plus' proportional electoral system should be
adopted for BC. This system uses
preferential voting in multimember districts in closely
settled areas, but preserves single member districts for northern
BC ridings. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr John Vegt
Date: Jan 18, 2004
|
Whatever form of electoral system is chosen, it
should be one that gets people to go out & vote. If
less than 50% of voters turn out to vote, a system of compulsory
voting, as used in some countries, may be needed. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Other
Author: Mr Vincent Vela
Date: Jan 15, 2004
|
I prefer the mixed-member proportional representation
[MMP] system like they have in New Zealand. It seems to
me that having every vote count, while still retaining some measure
of regional representation, is very important. [1 page]
Category:
Author: Glenys Verhulst
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
I suggest implementing a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)
electoral system, which combines single member electoral districts
with a party vote list system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Caitlyn Vernon
Date: Jul 09, 2004
|
A Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) electoral system, which
combines single member electoral districts with a party vote list
system, is a better option than the current first past the post
system. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Philip Vernon
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
'Changing the Political Parties System and the Vote-Counting
System' [4 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Norma Ellen Verwey
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
An electoral system combining proportional
representation of parties with the ability of voters to indicate a
preferred candidate, and the retention of
ridings.
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gozewijn Vlasblom
Date: Feb 06, 2004
|
Mixed proportional representation [MMP] appears to me the best
alternative to what currently serves us so poorly, particularly if
more seats could be added to prevent northern ridings from becoming
unmanageably large. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Regional representation
Author: John Vogt
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
'Changes in Government' [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Harry Vogt
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
Preferences for an electoral system; first, a preferential ballot,
second multi-member ridings with a proportional count, third system
wide proportional representation, and last, the present first past
the post system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Adrian P Wade
Date: Oct 07, 2003
|
First past the post elections no longer produce balance in
government nor do they reflect the expressed wishes of the voters.
Even more important perhaps, such elections prevent new voices from
being heard. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Jennifer Waelti-Walters
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
I would like to see our province move to a proportional
representation [PR] system of assigning members to the
BC Legislature. This would provide representation for
voters of many parties and avoid 'winner takes all' representation.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Wagner
Date: Jul 11, 2004
|
I would like the Citizens' Assembly to recommend the MMP (Mixed
Member Proportional) system of voting to be instituted in BC,
Canada. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Kathleen Wagner
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
A proposal for a system of proportional representation in two
steps. Weighted voting for MLAs to reflect the level of
their support is a component of the proposal. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Waines
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
People without the capacity to vote, such as infants, young
children, and people with mental disabilities should be able to
have their interests represented throgh a proxy. [1
page]
Category: Democratic elections
Author: Lorne Waldman
Date: Jul 21, 2004
|
I support a MMP system of PR. We would have to increase the size
of ridings somewhat to accomodate this but the benefits would
outweigh the deficits. List party candidates should be
democratically chosen in advance. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Jewel Walker
Date: May 21, 2004
|
BC should abandon the first-past-the-post electoral
system. A replacement should be fair, readily
understood by the voters, provide regional representation, and a
local member for all British Columbians. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr John Waller
Date: Feb 24, 2004
|
I would just like to add my support for some type of
proportional representation [PR] system so that future
governments will better reflect the citizenry's democratic choices.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Stephen Walsh
Date: Jul 29, 2004
|
MMP although not perfect, is more reliable than STV in that the
latter is much more confusing and can be subject to the possibility
of some negative influence by enterprising interests. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Denis Walsh
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
The type of voting system which would provide the best
reflection of what an electorate wants and needs would be provided
in a mixed Member Proportional [MMP] voting system. A
person's vote would count and mean something. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Gita Walter
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I support our provincial government moving to the form of
proportional representation known as mixed member proportional
representation [MMP]. This would better represent the diversity of
people throughout the population. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Laurel Walton
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] with two votes -- one
for a local representative and one for the political party that
represents my values -- is the way to go. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Drew Ward
Date: Jun 21, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] cripples parliament and negates
the majority public vote. We become a country governed
by special interest groups with no relief or solution to the
problem. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system no change
Author: James Cecil Ward
Date: Jul 15, 2004
|
I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system like the one
they have adopted in New Zealand over other options. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Phillip W Warren
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
A PR system, enjoyed by several countries worldwide,
such as in New Zealand, is clearly a system that is better suited
to a multi-party system. It promotes coalitions based on policy,
and therefore promotes cooperation and dialogue. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Patrick Lee Warren
Date: May 27, 2004
|
Given the low interest in the STV method among the presenters
and the high interest in the MMP method, it seems strange that in
the upcoming presentations only 2 are speaking for MMP while 3 are
speaking for STV. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Phillip W. Warren
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
MMP addresses many of the concerns that voters have about how
governments are elected. It can revitalize our ailing
democracy, counter voter apathy, and require elected
officials to consider alternative points of view [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Grant Warrington
Date: May 19, 2004
|
I believe that a mixed system [MMP] of at large seats elected
proportionally and local seats elected by preferential voting
[AV] is the most democratic option which still meets the
needs of regional representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Ian Wasson
Date: Jul 29, 2004
|
An MMP (mixed member proportional) electoral system would likely
lead to better representation for all the people of BC including
the election of more women. This system is simpler to use and more
proportional than STV. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Peggy Watkins
Date: Apr 16, 2004
|
Please don't choose an electoral system which permits
politicians to hang around forever in the legislature because they
rank high on party lists. I could live with a system
where I vote for several candidates in order of priority [AV]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: John Watson
Date: Sep 02, 2004
|
I strongly favour the mixed member proportional representation
system. I hope that it is the choice we are given in the referendum
next spring and I hope it will pass so that we can bring pendulum
politics to an end. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert D Watt
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
BC should adopt NZ's modified proportional representation scheme
which is simple, guarantees a parliament that is
representative of the general popular vote, and avoids the problems
that have occurred in places like Israel and Italy [1 page].
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Donald Watts
Date: Apr 10, 2004
|
I truly hope that the Assembly will
properly fulfill its mandate and recommend what the public wants,
not what some individuals who are putting their own thinking above
that of us. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Donald Watts
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I would like to add my voice to those caling for electoral
reform. In particular, I agree that some form of Mixed Member
Proportional Representation [MMP], with a minimum limit to get
seats, would be a good choice for BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dave Way
Date: Sep 09, 2004
|
Each riding has multiple representatives, whose voting power
reflects the PR distribution within that riding. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Other
Author: Richard Weatherill
Date: Jul 05, 2004
|
It is important to me that the number of seats in the
legislature reflects the way votes are cast. I favour an electoral
method that best allows for representation of the full diversity of
the people and gives a voice to minorities. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Betty Weaver
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
First Past The Post (FPTP) voting system should not be
radically changed to a PR or MMP system. The Alternative
Vote (AV) enables voters to express their
opinions at the same time as they register a vote for
their MLA. [6 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Alan Webster
Date: May 13, 2004
|
MMP is the best option because at least one of my two votes is
almost sure to count. The cost of enlarging the constituencies is
worth my getting to vote for a party and for a local
representative. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Gordon Weese
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I support some form of proportional representation in BC and
would like to see a referendum in May 2005. Our current method of
electing MLAs is out-of-date. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rita Wege
Date: May 03, 2004
|
I would appreciate the Assembly's interest in
supporting a mixed proprotional [MMP] system for the province of
BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Martin Weideman
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
The electoral system should be designed to help electors choose
a person who will best represent them, rather than a party. While
first past the post conforms to this criterion, it could be
modified by a preferential voting system [AV]. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Weller
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I support the MMP (mixed member proportional system). It allows
riding representation as well as party proportional representation
and blends our existing system with a new system effectively. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrea Welling
Date: Apr 21, 2004
|
May the the government be a reflection of its community. May my
vote count. May the system be fair. May our electoral system be
based on proportional representation. May it be so. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: R T Wellman
Date: May 03, 2004
|
MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Todd Wellman
Date: Aug 08, 2004
|
Proportional Representation is a good idea, with local
representation half and party list half
[MMP]. I would consider that a good
balance. Then there would be at least one or two people
who would speak my mind in the government. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: April Wells
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I support electoral reform where half the members of the
Legislature are elected by proportional representation
and half as they are today, giving ample support to
local representation [MMP]. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Guy Wera
Date: Sep 20, 2004
|
A 'None of the Above (NOTA)' voting system and related
documents: All ballot papers should provide the choice
of 'None of the above'. If NOTA wins most
votes, a NOTA voter would be chosen at random to be the
representative. [17 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change, Other
Author: John Allen West
Date: Oct 26, 2003
|
'STV+Circuits: Voter Choice + A Voice for
Communities'. A detailed proposal for electoral change
in British Columbia [22 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr Julian West
Date: May 24, 2004
|
The Citizens' Assembly should regard itself as a form of
Constituent Assembly and vote for the 'None of the Above' electoral
system. A new era of participatory good management of
collective affairs would ensue. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change, Other
Author: John Allen West
Date: Jan 22, 2004
|
I want a fair voting system for the province in which I live and
work and I believe that to be the MMP, mixed member proportional
electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Jody Westendorp
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
I want MMP as I believe it is the most
representative, balanced, and democratic system I've studied. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Paddy Weston
Date: Apr 27, 2004
|
I prefer a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system similar to New
Zealand's. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joan Westran
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
It is my belief that MMP is the only voting system
that will fairly represent the interests of all voters and the only
way that minority and progressive opinion will be respresented in
the legislature. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Westren
Date: Jun 14, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] will go a long way
to allowing a greater breadth of opinion to be represented in
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Christine Weyenberg
Date: Jul 14, 2004
|
The submission examines the minimum support needed to support, and
to block, any change which may be submitted to the voters of BC as
a consequence of a proposal for electoral reform made
by the Citizens' Assembly. [3 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Jun 08, 2004
|
Details are provided of a number of improvements that
can be applied to several of the more popular electoral systems
under consideration by the Citizens' Assembly. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Jun 09, 2004
|
Voters opposed to Electoral Reform will have a 4 to 1 advantage
over voters who support Electoral Reform. This expands on the
information I provided in my earlier submission where I said the
advantage was 3 to 1. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Jun 15, 2004
|
A request that the Assembly exceed its mandate by recommending
the use of Alternative Vote for the 2005 provincial election. [2
pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process, Electoral system change
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Jun 26, 2004
|
A request that the Assembly exceed its mandate by recommending
changes to the requirements for adoption of Electoral Reform
following the referendum. [2 pages]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Jun 26, 2004
|
I describe a variation on STV that gives voters more opportunity to
inform the electoral process than any other common or popular
system. I give comparisons with the other systems rather than as a
contender for adoption in BC. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Michael Wheatley
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
MMP looks to me like the system that would more fairly represent
more of the people and their views. People would
believe that their vote really counts and they were more truly
represented. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sue Wheeler
Date: Aug 26, 2004
|
Our current system has two major faults: the number of MLAs
elected is often disproportate to the percentage of
votes received; and minority parties are basically shut out of
electing MLAs. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Other
Author: John Whistler
Date: Aug 03, 2004
|
BC should adopt proportional representation by STV.
Unlike MMP, STV provides a strong link between the
elected members and their local electorate and lessens the power of
central party leadership over the members of parliament. [3
pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Brian White
Date: May 16, 2004
|
There are three essentials required to end the undemocratic
system that has evolved in BC: fixed election dates; a
system of proportional representation using MMP; and a
leadership vote (directly or indirectly). [2 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Arthur Whittles
Date: Aug 15, 2004
|
I would like to see a mixed proportional representation [MMP]
system for voting in BC. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brice Whittles
Date: May 09, 2004
|
I urge the Citizens’ Assembly to recommend an
MMP system for BC. This system would result in better
political representation, allowing smaller parties to have seats in
the legislature. It would also increase voter turn-out. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joel Whysall
Date: Jul 13, 2004
|
I would prefer a preferential electoral system [the
alternative vote, AV] to a proportional one
as it would still produce effective government rather than giving a
disproportionate amount of control to minority parties.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Kathleen Whyte
Date: May 04, 2004
|
In my view, there is nothing to match STV. It is simple for the
voter, does not require parties to have formulated all the
solutions for the voter in advance, and represents a diverse set of
views with reasonable proportionality. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian Wichmann; Editor, 'Voting Matters',
published by the McDougall Trust in the UK
Date: Apr 26, 2004
|
If we want to maintain a vibrant democracy where our
youth, in particular, feel it is worth while voting, some form of
PR has to be implemented. Otherwise, we will fast
achieve voting turnout figures similar to the figures for the USA.
[1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lesley Wicks
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
We have too many layers of government, and a system in need of
change. The party system does not work effectively to
represent the interests and needs of constituents.
Power is concentrated in the hands of the Premier. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: John Wiebe
Date: Jun 28, 2004
|
Party discipline should be relaxed so that MLAs can represent
their local community, and the premier and cabinet can be more
accountable. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government
Author: Gregory Allan Wiebe
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
'The BCNU submission to the Citiznes' Assembly endorses
proportional representation [PR] as a superior electoral system to
the Single Member Plurality or First Past the Post System currently
in force in BC.' [8 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Andrea Wiebe, BCNU Executive Councillor
Date: Aug 27, 2004
|
'Women and Electoral Reform' [12 pages]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change, Minority representation
Author: Ms Janet Wiegand
Date: May 31, 2004
|
I do not feel the rights and wishes of the people of BC are
being fairly or adequately met. I like the idea of the number of
seats in the legislature being proportional to the
number of votes received at election time [PR]. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William C Wieland
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I believe MMP ultimately does the best job of
providing both local representation and representation of political
and social ideas. A threshold vote should be required before a
party can achieve a seat in the house. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Lars Wilke
Date: Apr 28, 2004
|
MMP is my choice for a eletoral reform, it is clearly a fairer
method and easy for lay people to understand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sharon Wilkie
Date: May 05, 2004
|
I support a Mixed Member Proportional [MMP] representation system
for British Columbia because the current system does not allow my
view to be adequately represented in British Columbia
government. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: K Wilkie
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
Proportional representation [PR] is the only way to
go. The current system is clearly unfair,
fails to represent the wishes of most people, and tends
to cause us to be constantly boomeranging back and forth between
ideologies. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Heather Wilkinson
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I strongly support the need for electoral reform and urge the
recommendation of the MMP, Mixed Member Proportional system as it
seems to best suit our needs. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Joanna Wilkinson
Date: May 10, 2004
|
I expect that BC will soon adopt a fairer electoral
system, such as proportional representation [PR], which will serve
the entirety of British Columbians, regardless of where they live
in relation to these so-called ridings. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Chadwick Wilkinson
Date: Jun 07, 2004
|
I favour a system whereby a person's vote is
registered for the local candidate, and for the party of the
voter's choice. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tom Williams
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I wish to support the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting
system for BC. This system appears to be the fairest option and
provides the best representation. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Williams (Loveless)
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I too am in favour of proportional representation, that is,
legislative seats should be assigned based on the percentage of
popular vote for a particular party, even if that can lead to a
minority or coalition government. [1 page]
Category:
Author: Cindy L. Wilson
Date: Mar 22, 2004
|
I support to the New Zealand model of PR (MMP-Mixed Member
Proportion). This is the best way to give everyone a say in setting
up government. We must stop the current method with 58% of the vote
getting 98% of the seats. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Wilson
Date: Apr 17, 2004
|
I feel proportional voting would be a better system to represent
the people because it would encourage more people to vote. When
apathy rules the day in the general populace, democracy
faulters. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Kevin Wilson
Date: May 06, 2004
|
After attending an 'All Candidates' meeting I am very much in
favour of MMP; the sooner the better. The meeting was structured in
such a way that only a few of the candidates had a chance to get
their message out. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anne Wilson
Date: Jun 20, 2004
|
I believe that the only way to be truly democratic it for a
proportional representation system to be put in place. It should be
by the single transferable vote [STV] with a district magnitude of
at least five members per riding. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Jennifer Wilson
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
The following people in addition to the person making this
submission support MMP: Donald K Wilson, Donna B Wilson,
Emily Sutcliffe, and Graham Sutcliffe. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Daphne M Wilson
Date: Sep 01, 2004
|
I support the MMP system of voting. It seems to be
the least complicated to present to the electorate as well as the
most representative. The MMP system will have the best
chance of success at the referendum. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Walter Wilson
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
MMP leaves our current system of one local representative per
riding intact, then achieves proportionality with the second vote
for the preferred party. It is simple to understand and vote
counting is straightforward and transparent. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: William Wilson
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
I favour one of the proportional representation systems, preferably
one which is sufficiently easy for the general public to
understand, like MMP, and with first and second choices
on a ballot, allowing for election "run-offs". [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Rob Wipond
Date: May 03, 2004
|
'PR-Squared: A New Description': A method
for electing a parliament using single member districts
but assigning seats by party in proportion to the square of the
nation wide vote for each party. [5 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: J D A Wiseman
Date: Oct 23, 2003
|
Please make our vote more representational by using the mixed
member proportional [MMP] system. It is time for the
values and ideas of all Canadians to be
represented in a meaningful democratic way. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gail Wiseman Reed
Date: Jun 01, 2004
|
I support the Proportional Representation system similar to the
one in New Zealand [MMP] although I believe that it
would have to be slightly modified to represent the the unique
character of British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Cliff Woffenden
Date: May 06, 2004
|
I would like to be able to vote for a candidate
that I like, as well as, be able to vote for a party [MMP].
These rwo may be different, that
is, the candidate I want may not represent the party I
want. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marcia Wolter
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
Our strong preference is for a MMP -- Mixed Member Proportional
Voting system, where voters have a chance of electing a member of
their choice and/or the party of their choice. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Dr & Mrs Peter & Ann Wood
Date: May 07, 2004
|
I would like to see a voting system that does guarantee
proportionality. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change, Other
Author: Mairlynn Wood
Date: Aug 01, 2004
|
MMP (Mixed Member Proportional voting system) is definitely the
only way to go. MMP leaves our current system of one
local representative per riding intact then achieves
proportionality with a second vote for a
preferred party. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marilynn Wood
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting is a sensible system
which is fair as well as being comparatively easy to
administer. Would we be willing to commit to STV which
is more complicated and more difficult to administer? [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Val Woodcock
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
I believe British Columbia needs representation from all parties
who can achieve at least four or five percent of the popular vote.
My conclusion is that this can best be achieved using the Mixed
Member Proportional [MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Garth Woodworth
Date: Aug 10, 2004
|
I am in favour of the MMP system because
it guarantees proportionality. A
modification to the MMP system could alleviate the list nomination
problem, so that voters could have the best of both the MMP and STV
systems. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Garth Woodworth
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
MMP will correct the undemocractic features of FPTP, will allow
citizens to experience true democratic engagement, and will serve
as a first-step in the ongoing process that electoral reform
inevitably is. [3 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Sabra Woodworth
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
If the admirable work of the Assembly members and of the many
participants is to prove worthwhile, the democratic engagement of
B.C.'s citizens must be enlisted before the referendum
recommendation, not afterwards. [1 page]
Category: Citizens' Assembly process
Author: Freda Woodworth
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
A single transferable vote (STV) system is easy to use and provides
a direct link to government. It transfers citizen authority from
parties to elected individuals. It keeps MLAs linked to the people
who voted for them. [2 pages]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system change
Author: Elizabeth Woodworth
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I believe British Columbia needs representation from all parties
who can achieve at least five percent of the popular vote. My
conclusion is that this can best be achieved using the Mixed Member
Proportional [MMP] system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Freda Woodworth
Date: Aug 11, 2004
|
I feel strongly that British Columbia should adopt a form of
proportional representation [PR] in its electoral
system, but with some geographical representation because Canadians
are very attached to their geography. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Inger Work
Date: May 24, 2004
|
I support an MMP system. I believe it would result
in: fairer results, better representation of the popular vote,
better geographic representation, and improved voter turn-out and
buy-in to the political process. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Heather Wornell
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
The mixed proportional representation system with 50% of all
seats directly elected and the remaining 50% distributed according
to the overall popular vote is the best way to have the benefits of
both proportionality and individuality. [2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Wortis
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
'I am writing to express my very strongly felt
opinion that democracy in BC would be better served with
a chnage to the mixed member proportional (MMP) system
of voting' [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Donna Jean Wright
Date: Aug 31, 2004
|
The present electoral system is totally unworkable and leaves
many BC rural inhabitants, and Green Party voters especially,
feeling totally unrepresented. For this reason I wish to express my
desire for a MMP voting system for BC. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Eleanor Wright
Date: Aug 24, 2004
|
I support a degree of proportional representation [MMP];
two-thirds of the seats in the legislature to continue to represent
constituencies. These could be elected by either
first-past-the-post or a majority system. [2 pages]
Category:
Author: Michael Wyeth
Date: Jul 08, 2004
|
Mixed Proportional Representation [MMP] is the method
I prefer as the most democratic method of voting for government. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Tania Yahemech
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
Having studied the issue of electoral reform for BC (and other
countries) for the past 2 years, I feel strongly about wanting our
province to adopt a mixed member proportional [MMP] representation
method of voting. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Susan Yates
Date: May 07, 2004
|
We need MMP in B.C. Our MLAs must be responsive and
accountable to the people they are representing in the
legislature. Being annointed by the party leadership
does not make an effective or responsible riding representative. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms Barb Yeates
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
We should get rid of the political party system for an elected
independent system, that is, no more Liberals or NDP.
Political parties are part of the problem, and PR will only give
them more power. [1 page]
Category: Democratic government, Electoral system no change
Author: Scott Yee
Date: Oct 01, 2004
|
We strongly support the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system
as used in New Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ian and Sonja Young
Date: May 12, 2004
|
'The Tyranny of the Majority' An
examination of the issue of representation of urban and
rural communities. [3 pages]
Category: Regional representation
Author: Victor M Young
Date: Aug 30, 2004
|
I wish to recommend that a more proportional system
[PR] be looked at, so as to better represent
both rural & urban centres and best represents the voters'
needs. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Marilyn Young
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
The current electoral system only represents a
quantity of assent & not the complexities inherent
in our society. Majority representation coupled with proportional
representation [MMP] provides a balance of political
realities. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Gustav Youngreen
Date: Aug 13, 2004
|
This country's political system is due for a major overhaul and
proportional representation [PR] in B.C. is a good
start. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ms. Ruchel Yurchak
Date: Jun 16, 2004
|
I support the Mixed Member Proportional voting system (MMP) and
do not want the Single Transferable Vote system (STV). [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruchel Yurchak
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
There should be Proportional Representation [PR] with
strong support for independent candidates, and longer term in
office with annual, or biannual approval referendums. [1 page]
Category: Democratic elections, Electoral system change
Author: Marian Zamfirescu
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
Please help us join the rest of the free world by passing PRO
REP. Please don't force us to follow the false
democracies of the US and UK any longer. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ricak & Julie Zammuto
Date: May 05, 2004
|
I would like to see a mixed member proportional
[MMP] system in BC. I believe we need local
representation and the ability to vote for the party that
represents the ideas we believe in. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Zang
Date: May 09, 2004
|
I wish to see an MMP system of voting in BC.The other systems
are too complicated and not representative of the voters. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Robert Zang
Date: Aug 09, 2004
|
I am in favour of the the Mixed Member Proportional [MMP]
representation voting system. The result of the last election is
ample reason why the present system is extremely unfair,
unrepresantative and undemocratic. It has to go. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Michael Zarb
Date: Aug 12, 2004
|
In the light of electoral fairness I think that some fosort of
proportional representation [PR] should be implemented
for our BC electoral system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Eric Zasburg
Date: Sep 27, 2004
|
MMP provieds a local representative , as well as
making it possible to represent the diverse views of the
constituents in a given area. The party list
should permit choice by the voters of that party. [1
page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Ruth Zenger
Date: Sep 06, 2004
|
I support the Assembly's attention to the claims
of local representation and proportionality. I do not
favour a specific system although the system of two votes -- a
party vote and a local vote [MMP] -- seems to work in
this direction. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Maggie Ziegler
Date: Jun 17, 2004
|
I am hoping that you will recommend the mixed member
proportional [MMP] system for British Columbia. We need
the fairness and representation that we could have from a
proportional system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Barbara Zimmer
Date: May 05, 2004
|
Proportional government is the most important and crucial electoral
reform ever to be proposed in our country. Whichever government is
bold enough to endorse this idea will leave a lasting legacy to all
Canadians. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Brian d'Eon
Date: Jan 17, 2004
|
A PR-List electoral system requiring all parties to run candidates
in all 79 ridings. Once a party vote has been made, a
voter much choose one candidate from each of the party
lists. These choices determine the party list rankings.
[2 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adrian de Jong
Date: Jul 12, 2004
|
I support the New Zealand type of proportional representation
[MMP] for the province of British Columbia. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Adrianus Dionys de Leeuw
Date: May 05, 2004
|
Electoral reform is well overdue in this province. I
am fully in support of the only fair democratic process, that is,
proportional representation by the mixed member proportional [MMP]
system like the one in New
Zealand. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Anicca de Trey
Date: May 04, 2004
|
'I hope you will recommend changes to make our current electoral
system democratic'. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frits de Vries
Date: Aug 25, 2004
|
I would like to speak in favour of MMP or Mixed Member
Proportional. I have read a book on electoral systems and I like
the equitable and less confrontational nature inherit in the design
of this system. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Mr Evan du Temple
Date: Apr 12, 2004
|
I support the MMP system because it seems like the
best compromise. I am concerned about the threshold percentage a
party needs to win seats. We should be cautions and pick the higher
percentage in the usual range -- 5%. [1 page]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Hans van Kessel
Date: Jul 18, 2004
|
'A Proposal for Mixed Regional Proportional
Representation' A an electoral system using
proportional representation which preserves a significant degree of
regional representation. [19 pages]
Category: Electoral system change
Author: Frank van Thienen
Date: Jun 03, 2004
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