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Policy Differences – Trivers vs Aylward

October 4, 2017 by Brad Trivers 1 Comment

Policy Differences - PC Leadership 2017

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Featured, PC Leadership Tagged With: corporate donations, e-Gaming, electoral reform

Crispy Conversation – Oct 5 2016

October 6, 2016 by Brad Trivers Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Featured, Health and Wellness Tagged With: electoral reform

“Plus Leaders” Option Very Dangerous

August 25, 2016 by Brad Trivers 1 Comment

Electoral Reform Plebiscite - Brad Trivers

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 […]

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Electoral reform / democratic renewal process is biased

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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 […]

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Electoral reform plebiscite and not referendum

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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 […]

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Extend the timeframe for democratic renewal

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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 […]

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