This question is about evaluating the merits of electoral reform.
This question is about evaluating the merits of electoral reform. Questions for you to address: What is first past the post (FPTP)? What is its impact on federal elections to the House of Commons? Which parties benefit from FPTP? Which parties are discriminated against by this electoral system? What is the impact of FPTP on national unity? What are the arguments in favour of keeping FPTP? Ultimately form an opinion on: should Canada drop FPTP for elections to the House of Commons, and replace it with an alternative voting system, such as some form of Proportional Representation (PR)? What is the likely impact of switching to a different electoral system? refer to document attached for more thorough instructions. (includes references to refer to)