Editor:
In the last federal election, 61 per cent of Canadian voters cast ballots for change, not for the Conservative party. However, the vote was split and our electoral system gave Stephen Harper's government a majority of seats in Parliament. Now, if we work together, we can ensure that our next government represents the actual majority.
This can be accomplished if, during the next election, the NDP, Liberals and Greens co-operate in key ridings to defeat Stephen Harper's government, and then work together in Parliament to enact electoral reforms to better ensure our government reflects the values and priorities of all Canadians.
We can make our voices heard, but we must start now. Both the NDP and the Liberal Party are in the process of choosing new leaders, and co-operation is a major issue in these debates. We need to show the candidates that there is major support for political co-operation and electoral reform. We need to make it clear that thousands of Canadians are deeply concerned about the state of our democracy and willing to take action.
More than 15,787 Canadians have so far indicated their support for this campaign by committing to join the NDP, Liberals or Greens to support co-operation for electoral reform in key votes within the parties. That response shows there are thousands of Canadians who will get involved to vote for this idea.
Please join me in calling on the NDP, Liberals and Greens to co-operate in key ridings to elect a government that reflects the wishes of the real majority in our country and strengthens our democracy.
Joan Robb
Roberts Creek
