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Submission HEGGIE-1227 (Online)

Submission By Claud Heggie
AddressVictoria, BC, Canada
Organization
Date20040812
CategoryDemocratic elections, Electoral system change
Abstract
Provincial governments should be elected by Proportional Representation [PR].  [1 page]

Submission Content
The 2004 Federal election pointed out that the present electoral process is out of date. It favours the two-party system, while the electorate has shown that we need a system that gives the new parties some representation in the House of Commons.

The Quebec party represented 12% of the vote and elected 55 members, while the NDP had 15% of the vote and elected 19 members. The Green Party had 4% of the vote and elected no members.  For new parties to grow they need members in the House of Commons for experience. Good government requires experienced members of Parliament. Provincial governments should also be elected by Proportional Representation [PR].

Thanks for the opportunity to express my views.

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