Tell Jagmeet Singh to push for action on electoral reform

Tell Jagmeet Singh to push for action on electoral reform

Moments like this are tremendously rare, game-changing opportunities.

For the millions of Canadians who were disappointed and betrayed by the Liberals’ broken promise on electoral reform - it’s a moment we can’t afford to waste!

Jagmeet Singh and the federal NDP hold the balance of power.

Will you take a minute and send an email to Jagmeet Singh, asking him to push the Liberals for action on electoral reform? NDP Democratic Reform Critic Daniel Blaikie and NDP National Director Anne McGrath will be copied.

Just two short years ago, hundreds of NDP members cheered when a convention resolution passed ...

Moments like this are tremendously rare, game-changing opportunities.

For the millions of Canadians who were disappointed and betrayed by the Liberals’ broken promise on electoral reform - it’s a moment we can’t afford to waste!

Jagmeet Singh and the federal NDP hold the balance of power.

Will you take a minute and send an email to Jagmeet Singh, asking him to push the Liberals for action on electoral reform? NDP Democratic Reform Critic Daniel Blaikie and NDP National Director Anne McGrath will be copied.

Just two short years ago, hundreds of NDP members cheered when a convention resolution passed overwhelmingly, elevating action on PR to a top priority in this Parliament. 

Experts and Canadians agree, citizens’ assemblies are the way forward. Especially on issues where politicians are in a conflict of interest because their own jobs are on the line.

And crucially, in this time of uncertainty, it provides a co-operative way forward which doesn’t lead to politicians playing chicken over forcing an election very few Canadians want.

A real recovery plan - "building back better" - is the challenge of our times.

But building plans based on first-past-the-post is like building a house on sand. It can all wash away in a heartbeat. 

It's time to DREAM BIGGER! Let's build a lasting legacy for our children and grandchildren.

The door is now open - and we need the NDP to be a strong voice for electoral reform.

Please email Jagmeet Singh now.

 

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Tell Jagmeet Singh to push for a National Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform in this Parliament

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Here are a few things you might consider mentioning: 

  • If you vote NDP or would consider voting NDP and take this issue into account when deciding who to support. It's so important that all politicians know Canadians really care about electoral reform. 

  • A persistent effort by the NDP (and Greens and other allies) in this Parliament does not need to be an ultimatum - progress is possible by determined effort!

  • A National Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform is strongly supported by Canadians of all partisan stripes. (www.fairvote.ca/poll2020)

  • A National Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform is a natural fit with the recommendations of the Liberal members of the Electoral Reform Committee in 2016: “That the Government further undertake a period of comprehensive and effective citizen engagement."

  • A National Citizens' Assembly is an independent, impartial process Canadians can trust. The OECD recently put out a report looking at 291 citizen-led processes and have highly recommend them for difficult issues. This is particularly true where politicians may be in a conflict of interest. 

  • Managed by an independent third party, a National Citizens' Assembly does not take any government time away from the ongoing management of the pandemic.