The federal government has embarked on changing our system of first-past-the-post elections. As the all-party committee begins its work, learn more about electoral reform and why proportional representation is the best option, supported by the Broadbent Institute, the NDP and the USW.
PR 101 is a free webinar hosted by the Broadbent Institute on Wed., July 20. Register at the link below.
Wed., July 20
12 – 1 p.m. (Eastern)
Learn more in this free webinar from the Broadbent Institute. Political scientist David Moscrop will bust some myths about proportional representation. There’s a reason the majority of countries use a system of PR, and the webinar will walk you through why, just as the federal government ramps up consultations to change our voting system.
Learn more about electoral reform in the Broadbent Institute’s report An Electoral System for All.
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