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BC-STV Frequently Asked Questions

Background on the Assembly
What is the Citizens' Assembly? 
What is its mandate? 
More FAQs about the Assembly and its background

Recommending the best electoral system for BC
Which electoral system is the Citizens’ Assembly recommending?
Was STV the only system that the Assembly considered?

Reasons for choosing BC-STV
Why did the Citizens’ Assembly recommend BC-STV?
How does BC-STV meet the values of many British Columbians?
Which countries use STV?
What’s wrong with our current system?
Why is the BC-STV system not as simple as our current system?

How the BC-STV system works
How does BC-STV work?
How is proportionality achieved under BC-STV?
Does BC-STV serve urban areas at the expense of remote areas?
Who will decide the boundaries of the new, larger electoral districts?

Voting
How do I vote in a BC-STV election?
How is voting different in a BC-STV election?
Does changing the voting system lead to more spoiled ballots?
Are votes “wasted” under BC-STV?

Counting Ballots
What happens to ballots after the polls close?   
How are voter preferences transferred during the counting process
Which counting process will BC-STV use?
With all these choices on the ballot, do voters need to be strategic?
How many votes does a candidate need to be elected?
Are the winning candidates those who end up with the lowest score?
Will BC-STV be counted with a computer?

Impacts on Government
Will BC-STV lead to unstable governments? 
Will BC-STV be more expensive?
Who would be the Premier under this system?

Impacts on Political Parties
Are parties less important under BC-STV? 
How many candidates will a party run in a constituency?
How do candidates get on the ballot?
 Will there be more candidate diversity as a result of BC-STV?

BC’s Previous Electoral Reforms
Didn’t British Columbia use STV in the past?
Why are multi-member ridings being recommended again? 

Get Involved
How can British Columbians learn more about the recommendation? 
Will there be Yes and No campaigns? 
Did the Assembly listen to public opinion when making its recommendation?
Is there information about BC-STV for people who don't speak English?
How do I invite someone who was part of the Assembly to speak to a community group?

Referendum - May 17, 2005
What happens now that the Citizens' Assembly has recommended a change?
Will there be a chance to vote for more than one alternative electoral system?
How much support does the recommendation need to pass in a referendum?
Is the 60/60 double majority too high?
What happens if the referendum does pass?
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