The Toronto Star reports that an email from the Progressive Conservative Party is urging party members to reject MMP. From the article:
In an email sent to “tens of thousands” of supporters, the Tories warn the proposed mixed-member proportional representation system (MMP) would further empower parties’ backroom insiders.
“It is felt that the alternative proposed system known as MMP will increase the influence and power of the political party and its leader while decreasing the independence of MPPs,” the missive states.
VoteForMMP.ca was issued a press release rejecting the claims.
October 11, 2007 at 10:18 am
We have blogged about yesterday’s vote at DemocracySpace, the new Study Circles Resource Center blog. I would welcome everyone (but especially members of the citizens assembly) to discuss not only why MMP lost but what the lopsided defeat means for the future of citizen engagement in Canada and beyond.
http://democracyspace.typepad.com/democracyspaceorg/2007/10/landmark-vote-i.html