Submission BALL-0049 (Online)

1. Under the current voting system parties win a majority of the seats often on less than 50 percent of the vote. Do you find that acceptable?

NO:   IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

2. Under the current system, voters often support a candidate or party that is not their first choice for fear of wasting their vote. If that could be changed, should it be?

Yes:   We need to be able to vote for our preferred choice rather than half to vote strategically

3. Making the voting system more proportional will likely lead to coalition government. Do you approve?

Yes:   I approve. It is important that all major segments of the electorate have a voice in the Legislature. Coalition governments will ensure a wider range of debate.

4. Do you feel party discipline should be: As is? More? Less?

Less:   Less party discipline would permit MLAs more freedom to vote their conscience.

5. The power of MLAs to hold cabinet accountable should be: Increased? Decreased? As is?

Increased:   Concentration of power in the hands of the small number of people such as cabinet or the premier is a potential threat to democracy.

6.  Of the five goals -- proportionality, more choice, stable government, institutional reform and local links, which do you value most?

Proportionality.