Fairvote Canada
What is This Group is About?
De Quoi Parle ce Groupe?
The unofficial non-partisan Lemmy movement to bring proportional representation to all levels of government in Canada.
🗳️Voters deserve more choice and accountability from all politicians.
Le mouvement non officiel et non partisan de Lemmy visant à introduire la représentation proportionnelle à tous les niveaux de gouvernement au Canada.
🗳️Les électeurs méritent davantage de choix et de responsabilité de la part de tous les politiciens.
- A Simple Guide to Electoral Systems
- What is First-Past-The-Post (FPTP)?
- What is Proportional Representation (PR)?
- What is a Citizens’ Assembly?
- Why referendums Aren't Necessary
- The 219 Corrupt MPs Who Voted Against Advancing Electoral Reform
Related Communities/Communautés Associées
Resources/Ressources
Official Organizations/Organisations Officielles
- List of Canadian friends of Democracy Bluesky
- Fair Vote Canada: Bluesky
- Fair Voting BC: Bluesky
- Charter Challenge for Fair Voting: Bluesky
- Electoral Renewal Canada: Bluesky
- Vote16: Bluesky
- Longest Ballot Committee: Bluesky
- ~~Make Votes Equal / Make Seats Match Votes~~
- Ranked Ballot Initiative of Toronto (IRV for municipal elections)
We're looking for more moderators, especially those who are of French and indigenous identities.
Nous recherchons davantage de modérateurs, notamment ceux qui sont d'identité française et autochtone.
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Good idea but maybe spend money on an influencer to get the messeage out to people as well.
That's an interesting suggestion. While influencers could certainly help spread awareness, there's unique value in door-to-door canvassing that social media can't replicate.
Person-to-person conversations create opportunities for genuine dialogue about why proportional representation matters. When someone takes time to knock on a door, it signals that electoral reform isn't just another online talking point - it's important enough that ordinary citizens are dedicating their time and energy to it.
Resources are also a consideration. Fair Vote Canada operates on limited funding and volunteers. Influencer campaigns can be costly while reaching an audience that may not be geographically targeted. Door hangers can directly reach voters in swing ridings where candidates might be more responsive to electoral reform demands.
That said, I agree we need a multipronged approach. Perhaps the most effective strategy combines traditional canvassing with strategic digital outreach. Remember that proportional representation isn't a partisan issue - it's a democratic principle that benefits all Canadians regardless of political leaning.
Every additional person we convince - whether through door hangers, social media, or any other method - gets us one step closer to a truly representative democracy.