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Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates

Political science professor Laura Stephenson says a system of government that favours coalitions could ‘decrease some of that party hate’ embedded in Canadian politics.

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Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates

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Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates

Political science professor Laura Stephenson says a system of government that favours coalitions could ‘decrease some of that party hate’ embedded in Canadian politics.

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