Proportional representation changes the incentives from winning power to earning it.

That is how top democracies stay strong.

Proportional representation adds a vital check by requiring broad consensus before these can be used.

That's not a coincidence. These systems push governments to serve everyone, not just swing ridings.

It's time to make every vote count here too.

In most democracies, 25% of the vote means about 25% of seats. Under first-past-the-post, it could mean near total power.

This cannot be our future. Canada needs proportional representation.

Rabble asked every leadership candidate. We’re highlighting all who said proportional representation should be a condition.

Here’s Avi Lewis’ response:

Ranking alone does not fix single winner ridings. Win your base, take swing seats, ignore the rest.

Proportional representation means seats match votes and requires broad support everywhere.

Proportional representation rewards policies that can survive change because they are backed by a real majority.

That is a serious democratic process that deserves action, not delay.

If you want a voting system where results actually reflect voters, now is the moment to speak up.

Proportional representation encourages rule based decision making at home and credibility abroad.

Following the recent news that David Eby has come out against electoral reform.

Looking ahead to 2026, one thing the government won’t be doing is appointing a citizens’ assembly to consider changing the voting system to one that’s more proportional. It was a recommendation made in late November by the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform.

“We had a commitment with the Green Party to establish a parliamentary committee on democracy,” Eby said. “I think there’s lots of issues for us to talk about about how to strengthen our democracy in the province, and the committee certainly did that.”

The Green Party is particularly interested in having another referendum on proportional representation, he said. If one were held, it would be the fourth in 20 years.

“I personally bear the scars of the last round and have absolutely no appetite to go back to voters one more time,” said Eby, adding he told the Green Party they can use the results from the committee to campaign in the next election and win enough support to move it forward. “I understand that that’s what they’re going to try to do.”

The next election is scheduled for 2028.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/12/29/David-Eby-Eventful-Troubled-Year/

Proportional representation supports durable coalitions and long term investment.

That stability is what makes real housing solutions possible.

Under block-voting the former opposition won every seat in the mainland legislature despite only winning 63% of the vote.

You cannot defend the system and blame the outcomes at the same time.

Proportional representation aligns power with votes.