Answer Overview

Response rates from 1.1m Canada voters.

51%
Yes
49%
No
51%
Yes
38%
No
9%
No, keep the current “first past the post” system
1%
No, switch to an instant runoff system

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.1m Canada voters.

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Historical Importance

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9F5KMPVfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Canada should become a republic and use the electoral college like the United States.

 @9KGWSV2from New Brunswick  answered…1yr1Y

Nonparty Semi direct democracy would be best. Elected representatives. Referendums. Leader of the country is elected directly in a multi phase race. Provincial, regional and local representation is elected. If a clear majority isn’t achieved on any subject it triggers referendum.

 @4HRLRNSfrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

It is bigoted to assume an individual will have different opinions based on skin colour or genitalia. It promotes segregation and should not be tolerated. Western countries are a melting pot and we should be proud of it.

 @4PVMH9Kfrom British Columbia  answered…5yrs5Y

 @4QSX27Sfrom Alberta  answered…5yrs5Y

 @B53VRKCfrom British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

Switch to a preference based voting system like what is used in Australia where voters write numbers beside the names

 @B53D4J4from Quebec  answered…2mos2MO

le système proportionnel serait plus proche de la réalité des électeurs, cependant aucun système n'étant parfait, il faudrait que le ratio de représentants soit un peu plus près de la réalité que le système actuel