Proportional Representation Best Reflects the Will of the People: A Debate on BC’s Electoral Future

In fall 2018, British Columbians had the chance to shape the future of provincial elections. A mail-in referendum ballot asked if we should keep the current first past the post system, or reform our electoral process and implement one of three types of proportional representation.
To get engaged and inform your vote, the public was encouraged to attend this evening of discussion about BC’s electoral future. During this Oxford-style debate moderated by Nancy Olewiler, Professor and Director, SFU School of Public Policy, attendees could hear from two teams of experts who argued for and against changes to voting systems in the province, and explained how the results of the referendum affected representation in B.C.  
Is it time to change how we vote? On November 15th people had the chance to listen, learn, and decide for themselves before casting referendum ballots.