Resources that are about
the 2007 referendum on electoral reform
Ontario is Facing a Big Decision
Developed by Elections Ontario
These web pages provide information on the current electoral system and the alternative system that electors are being asked to consider.
http://www.yourbigdecision.ca/en_ca/default.aspx
Why Should We Change the Way We Vote?
Developed by the Community Social Planning
Council of Toronto and Toronto Housing
The October 10 election includes a referendum question that asks voters if they want to change to a different system of representation in the provincial government. This resource describes the change that is being proposed to the way Ontarians vote. It includes a link to a video on the proposed changes.
http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/TCHC%20Voter%20Ed/referendum.html
( Resources are available in 20 languages at http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/TCHC%20Voter%20Ed/education.html )
Developed by the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform
This 32-page report explains how the new system works and why the assembly recommends it. One vote for a local candidate and one vote for a party.
http://www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca/assets/One%20Ballot,%20Two%20Votes.pdf One Ballot, Two Votes Brochure
Developed by the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform
This bilingual (English and French) brochure gives highlights the electoral reform changes that are being proposed.
http://www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca/assets/One%20Ballot%20-%20Un%20bulletin.pdf Democracy at Work: The Assembly’s Decision “In Their Own Words” Video
Developed by the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform
In this video, the assembly talks to Ontarians about the decision to propose a new electoral system.
http://www.citizensassembly.gov.on.ca/assets/OCA%20eng%20web_MASTER-001.wmv
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