October 19th, 2016
Ed Broadbent read Justin Trudeau's comments about electoral reform
He took to Twitter for the first time to respond:
1 .@JustinTrudeau's #electoralreform comments in @LeDevoir are outrageous & transparently self-serving. Let me explain #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
2. 1st, on process. w/ #ERRE about to start final deliberations, PM Trudeau cynically undermines the whole democratic process #LPC #cdnpoli
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
3. Now, on substance. #LPC made clear commitment that '15 fed election would be last 1 under FPTP https://t.co/VZnctGLqu0 #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
4. And @JustinTrudeau repeated commitment throughout 2015 campaign https://t.co/mnetYE34eK #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
5. And post-election, reaffirmed promise to scrap #FPTP "to make sure that every vote counts" https://t.co/POwJ8MCu53 #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
6. Then set up process to deliver promise, w/ #ERRE seats allotted proportionally as per popular vote https://t.co/Z9BYNrXl80 #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
7. Then @MaryamMonsef kicks off hearings explaining why current #FPTP needs to go with clear rationale for change: #cdnpoli #ERRE /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
8. "antiquated"/"designed to meet realities of 19th c Cdn & not designed to operate w/in our multi-party dem" https://t.co/LLKcpsVLEL /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
9. & experts told us why PR must drive #electoralreform & how it's in sync w/ guiding principles https://t.co/RlKgVlaL8E #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
10. esp as it relates 2 fairness & increased diversity w/ more women/visible minorities elected https://t.co/KaJcbuXQjP #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
11. PR rec. is consistent w/ all previous studies & commissions, w/ calls for proportional system https://t.co/GwTIX30EfN #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
12. And now @JustinTrudeau says need for #eletoralreform has waned bc Harper govt is out and ... #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
13. ... And ppl thought we needed diff voting system to oust Harper govt? #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
14. But now that Liberals are in office, ppl are more satisfied w/ govt, so no need for change, according @JustinTrudeau? #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
15. Let me be clear: this is an outrageous statement that must be challenged. #electoralreform is not about ousting a gov #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
16. To suggest that is the case is a complete misunderstanding of why we need #electoralreform in Canada #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
17. It's about fairness and equality so every vote & voter counts, not partisan interests or popularity of any govt #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
18. This govt was right to call FPTP "antiquated"/ill-suited 4 modern multi-party democracy & to promise #electoralreform #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
19. But now PM is suggesting ppl got election result they wanted so no longer strong push for change. Think about that. #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
20. This is a totally self-serving Liberal argument. We must come together today & stand up for #electoralreform... #LPC #cdnpoli #ERRE /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
21. bc it's not about a party or a particular govt. It's about doing the right thing for Canada. https://t.co/Lgv72sXGIA #ERRE #cdnpoli /eb
— Broadbent Institute (@broadbent) October 19, 2016
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