Right, I remember now someone shared that a few days ago. Well, I suppose that’s less impressive then. And way less impressive on the part of the HoC to not pass something basic like improved voting access.
The House of Commons will vote next week on Motion 86. Sponsored by NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron, the motion calls on the federal government to establish a citizens assembly to "determine if electoral reform is recommended for Canada, and, if so, recommend specific measures that would foster a healthier democracy
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This wasnt a motion to change the base system, only some slight adjustments to improve access.
Right, I remember now someone shared that a few days ago. Well, I suppose that’s less impressive then. And way less impressive on the part of the HoC to not pass something basic like improved voting access.
I don’t think that is a accurate portrayal of the motion.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-electoral-reform-1.7101929