Canada's voting system is changing. We have the chance of a lifetime to impact the way our democracy works by making sure every vote counts.
Come to learn more about proportional representation, and voice your opinion on the upcoming electoral changes. Discussion feedback will be sent directly to the Special Committee on Electoral Reform before the Oct 7th deadline.
Location: Carl Zehr Square in front of Kitchener City Hall
Schedule: Saturday September 17th
3:00-3:30pm: Introduction to voting systems by FairVote Waterloo
3:30-4:30pm: Small group discussions
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/287184591659110/
Discussion questions:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzxALBOS-0xHSkdGM25vNzNqM3M
There will be two types of discussion groups: information (for those that are new to the issue of proportional representation) and submission (for groups that are familiar with the issue).
Information groups will have a half-hour Q&A session, then answer the General and Democratic Pricniples and Values questions.
Submission groups will answer all of the posted discussion questions.