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Submission KREMER-0798 (Online)

Submission By Joe Kremer
AddressVancouver, BC, Canada
Organization
Date20040708
CategoryElectoral system change
Abstract
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]

Submission Content
Two excellent studies on electoral reform have been recently completed. The Law Commission of Canada's report on electoral reform and the 1999 Jenkins Report in the United Kingdom have both recommended the mixed-member proportional (MMP) system.

In particular, I think the recommendations of the Jenkins Report are very sensible. The Jenkins Report recommends an MMP system that uses open lists for list seats and the alternative vote (AV) for constituency seats. Using open lists insures that political parties don't have too much power. Using the alternative vote (AV) for constituency seats limits the need for strategic voting and insures that all constituency members have majority support.

I think the best system is MMP. And the best MMP system is one with open lists and alternative voting for constituency seats.

The Jenkins Report can be found at:
http://www.archive.official-documents.co.uk/document/cm40/4090/4090.htm

The Law Reform Commission Report can be found at:
http://www.lcc.gc.ca/en/themes/gr/er/er_main.asp

Thank you for considering these options.

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