FROM the [EMAIL PROTECTED] list (involved in getting p.r. into Canada) 12 Mar 2001 ---- -------- Great news for those who support the adoption of proportional representation in Quebec. During the Liberal Party of Quebec's congress in Trois Rivieres this weekend, the proposition to adopt proportional representation in principle was adopted. This means that both the ADQ and the PLQ have PR as part of their official party platform. According to the latest polls, both parties have the combined support of 60% - 65% of the population. Unfortunately, given the vagaries of FPTP, the PQ could still win the upcoming election with only 35%-40% of the popular vote and simply ignore the possibility of implementing PR. Nevertheless, this recent development represents a huge step forward in the struggle to democratize our political institutions. Brian Gibb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
