Canada might hold an election method referendum to ditch first-past-the-post voting system
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Process to Abolish Canada’s Senate Should Move Forward
Many believe that getting rid of Canada’s Senate entirely will enhance the country’s democracy
Canadian Muslim Voters Turnout in Record Numbers
High turnout among Canadian Muslim voters is hopeful sign for group’s future political participation
Canadian Election Reforms Seek Proportional Representation
Will latest design of Canadian election reforms see an explosion of smaller parties in Parliament?
The Last First-Past-the-Post Election in Canadian History?
Revolutionary promise to make this the last first-past-the-post election in Canada should be kept
National Canadian Ranked Ballot System Increasingly Likely
Liberal victory in election could very well mean a Canadian ranked ballot system is now on its way
10 Canadian Aboriginal Parliamentarians Elected in Record
Record number of aboriginal parliamentarians win seats in Canada reflecting deep national changes
Get an Uber Free Ride to the Canadian Elections
In a modern twist on boosting voter turnout, Canadians can get an Uber free ride to the polls
The Impressive Surge in Canadian Early Voting
Election watchers are taken by surprise by Canadian early voting explosion set to alter results
Canadian Social Media is Changing Elections For Good
Old media increasingly struggling to adapt to impact of Canadian social media in election coverage