Sunshine@piefed.caM to Fairvote Canada@lemmy.caEnglish · 10 days agoWhether it's disallowance or the notwithstanding clause, first-past-the-post puts “nuclear options” in the hands of politicians who don't represent large parts of the country.imagemessage-square0linkfedilinkarrow-up113arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up113arrow-down1imageWhether it's disallowance or the notwithstanding clause, first-past-the-post puts “nuclear options” in the hands of politicians who don't represent large parts of the country.Sunshine@piefed.caM to Fairvote Canada@lemmy.caEnglish · 10 days agomessage-square0linkfedilinkfile-text
Proportional representation adds a vital check by requiring broad consensus before these can be used.