ELECTORAL REFORM IN CANADA: AN EXAMINATION OF PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION

Democracy is often said to be a form of government in which the population as a whole chooses between public policies or among those who wish to handle the authority of the state. Therefore, the process by which the people of a society decide who will occupy political offices in a democracy is a central element in how their society will work. This process is known as the electoral system and because of their importance …

…ance that Canada's present electoral system is considered one of the best in the world (Elections Canada, 2001). It is a reflection of the Canadian people's continued concern for fairness and democracy and of their willingness to go the extra mile in pursuit of excellence in electoral system delivery. If fairness and democracy are of concern, then perhaps more attention should be paid to reforming the Senate rather than reforming an electoral system that already works.