Having trouble rapping your head around exactly how MMP would work in Ontario? Watch this short animation.
Find out where the MMP proposal came from. Watch TVO's documentary on the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform.
A panel discussion held at the University of Toronto's Munk Centre on the final report of the Citizens' Assembly. Panellists include George Thomson, Chair of the Citizens' Assembly, John Ferejohn, professor of politics at New York University, Melissa Williams, professor of political science at U of T, Joseph Heath, associate professor of philosophy at U of T, and Andrew Stark, professor of strategic management and political science at U of T.
University of Toronto - Centre for Ethics
Members of the Citizens' Assembly explain how MMP works and why they recommended it.
While the Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of MMP, Assembly Member Edmund James makes the case for retaining the SMP/FPTP system just prior to the vote.
Runtime: 11 min. 25 sec.
(This is a shorter version of Weighing SMP and MMP, April 14, 2007)
University of Toronto Political Science Professor Nelson Wiseman explains that Mixed Member Proportional may lead to a proliferation of smaller 'special interest' parties.
Runtime: 1 min. 6 sec.
University of Toronto Political Scientist Nelson Wiseman explains that Mixed Member Proportional systems tend to result in minority governments which could lead to a lack of stability.
Runtime: 58 sec.
After accepting the Assembly's final report, Marie Bountrogianni, Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal is scrummed by reporters.
Runtime: 5 min. 16 sec.
Read the blog post Bring on the Referendum about the release of the final report.
After accepting the Assembly's Final Report, Marie Bountrogianni, Minister Responsible for
Democratic Renewal, outlines plans for an education campaign and thanks the Assembly members.
Runtime: 1 min. 28 sec.
Read the blog post Bring on the Referendum about the release of the final report.
Dr. Jonathan Rose outlines the key differences between both systems in a lecture delivered to the Citizens' Assembly on April 14th.
Runtime: approx. 25 minutes.
(This is a shorter version of
SMP or MMP: Making a Final Decision)
National Post columnist Andrew Coyne explains why he would have preferred that the Citizens' Assembly had chosen an open-list system for nominating candidates. Excerpted from The Agenda with Steve Paikin, April 16th, 2007.
Can 103 randomly selected ordinary Ontarians really design a new electoral system? Steve Paikin interviews TVO producer Keith Robinson who has covered the Assembly since its inception.
Emotions run high as the Assembly meets for the final time.
• approval of final report, and agreement on final changes that will be made before the report is issued
Discussion of Final Report
• members discuss the look and content of the final report and suggest changes
Ideas for Activities after May 15th
• ideas members have for future involvement in electoral reform workshops to follow
Introduction to Communication Workshop
• introduction to the purpose and nature of the communication workshops to follow
Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal, addresses the Citizens' Assembly.
George Thomson welcomes assembly members to the final weekend of the Citizens' Assembly
The Debate: Referendum on Democracy
First past the post - it's how we elect parliaments across Canada. But is that about to change? The Ontario Citizens' Assembly recommends a new electoral system.
The Interview: Elizabeth McLeay
It's a commonwealth country that followed the British Parliamentary system, but then adopted proportional representation more than a decade ago. How has New Zealand fared with the change?
Immediately after the vote, Assembly members answer questions from the media about why they selected the Mixed Member Proportional System. Please note: in some cases the questions are inaudible.
The results on the formal vote for the recommedation that will be presented to the Government of Ontario.
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Think Again
