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Electoral System Reform in Canada:
Objectives, Advocacy and Implications for Governance

F. Leslie Seidle

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Foreword


Executive Summary

Introduction

Part 1. The Present Electoral System: Critique and Reform Proposals

- 1.1 Political Parties, Regional Representation and the Federal Government

- 1.2 Expanding the Debate on Electoral System Reform

- Women’s Representation
- Access to Legislative Representation and Equality of Voting   Power
- Electoral Participation
- Divided Opposition and Executive Power

- 1.3 Proposals for Reform and Processes to Examine the Issue

- Academics and Researchers
- Federal Political Parties.
- Provincial Governments and Political Parties

Part 2. Advocacy and Agenda Setting

- 2.1 Advocacy and Choice of Electoral Rules in Other           Westminster Systems

- New Zealand
- United Kingdom

- 2.2 Advocacy Organizations in Canada

- Fair Vote Canada
- Mouvement pour une démocratie nouvelle
- Fair Voting BC
- Every Vote Counts (Prince Edward Island)

Part 3. Representation, Citizen Participation and Implications for Governances

- 3.1 Women’s Representation

- 3.2 Civic Participation

- 3.3 Government Stability and Effectiveness

- Possible Lessons from New Zealand and the United   Kingdom
- What about Canada?

Part 4. Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendix A.   Overview of Alternative Electoral Systems

Appendix B. List of Interviews

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