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August 15, 2025 51 mins

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Ever wonder why your vote feels meaningless in Canada? You're not imagining it.

In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Ted Craig from FairVote Canada to expose the shocking truth about our broken electoral system. We dive deep into why Canada's 150-year-old first-past-the-post voting system is failing modern democracy and explore the solutions that could transform how we're represented.

What You'll Discover: • Why strategic voting is destroying authentic political choice • How urban centers dominate rural voices in our current system • The real reason third parties struggle to gain meaningful representation • Why proportional representation could save Canadian democracy • Exactly how to pressure your MP to support electoral reform

This isn't just political theory – it's about ensuring every Canadian entrepreneur, business owner, and citizen has a real voice in the policies that affect their livelihood.

Ted brings 20+ years of advocacy experience and breaks down complex electoral systems in ways that make sense for everyday Canadians. Whether you're frustrated with strategic voting or curious about how other democracies handle representation, this conversation will change how you think about Canadian politics.

Featured Guest: Ted Craig, Spokesperson for FairVote Canada Duration: 51 minutes Key Topics: Electoral reform, proportional representation, Canadian democracy, strategic voting

🗳️ Learn more about electoral reform: fairvote.ca

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