People have asked how I am different from the other candidate in this leadership race. Well, here are some policy positions we differ on: ELECTORAL REFORM: He said he will implement the results of the promised electoral reform referendum during next general election. I say we need to take action, decide where we stand as […]
Crispy Conversation – Oct 5 2016
Thanks to the almost 30 people who came out last night to discuss electoral reform options, and health care in a “town hall” for District 18 Rustico-Emerald. Very good crispy conversations over mouthfuls of apple crisp. As we discussed the 5 different electoral reform options on the plebiscite ballot, it became clear that the “devil is in […]
“Plus Leaders” Option Very Dangerous
I have many criticisms of the “Electoral Reform” plebiscite being held this fall by Elections PEI, (see video below). UPDATE – VIDEOS SPLIT UP – Video Split – Special Committee on Democratic Renewal But, what is really worrying me right now is the “First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) plus Leaders” option – which has the potential to have a very […]
Electoral reform / democratic renewal process is biased
The Premier’s comments regarding electoral reform show that the process is biased against mixed member proportional representation. It seems that he is pushing to keep first-past-the-post but with a preferential balloting method in place. References The Guardian – Feb 6, 2016 – Wade MacLauchlan’s comments leave electoral reform on life support Then the premier fired holiday broadside […]
Electoral reform plebiscite and not referendum
Electoral reform will be decided by a “plebiscite” as per the White Paper on Democratic Renewal (excerpt below). A referendum is a legally binding public vote on a matter of public interest. This means the government that initiated the referendum must take necessary action that changes or implements new legislation and programs in response to the result […]
Extend the timeframe for democratic renewal
Need more time to consider democratic renewal. A Citizen’s Assembly should be used to consider electoral reform, as recommended in Winter 2007 by the Electoral Reform Working Group. See Cooper Institute article on Electoral Reform: “Cooper Institute has been involved in electoral reform since involvement in the “Yes” side of the 2005 PEI plebiscite on Mixed […]
