Ethical Thinker

What’s an ultramarathon?

An ultramarathon is any distance longer than a marathon (42.2km). The difference between most marathons and most ultramarathons is the terrain. Marathons are most often run on relatively flat courses on pavement. Ultramarathons are most often run on narrow dirt trails in the woods with lots of ups and downs. The “starter” distance for ultramarathons is usually around 50km.

What is mixed member proportional representation (MMPR)?

In an MMPR system, citizens have two votes on their ballot.First vote: They vote for their preferred local candidate, similar to the way we vote for a candidate in our riding. Second vote: They vote for the political party whose platform they prefer.They could vote for the same party in both votes or they could split their vote. All of the candidates elected using the first vote go to Parliament.

Does MMPR create a lack of accountability?

Some people worry about a lack of accountability in an MMPR system when a significant number of MPs are not directly elected by Canadians. I don't see that as a big problem. Here are a few reasons why:When Canadians choose to vote for a party in their second vote, it should be clear who is on the party's list and that is who they are voting for.

Will the Liberals consider MMPR?

As a middle of the road party, the Liberals have a vested interest in implementing an electoral system that favours middle of the road parties. In a ranked ballot system, almost everyone sees the middle of the road party as less evil than the other extreme. This favours the Liberals to win forever.