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If we want to elect people like Jacinda Ardern in NS (I do!), then we should ask ourselves how NZ managed to elect her... Maybe the *way* people are elected influences the *types* of people are elected. (Hint: it really, really does!) #nspoli 1/5 https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/local-perspectives/gail-lethbridge-a-woman-premier-would-be-breath-of-fresh-air-for-nova-scotia-485199/
New Zealand did not manage to elect this amazing woman because they said to themselves "we should elect a woman!"
They choose to elect their legislature through a *mixed-member proportional representation* system! 2/5
They choose to elect their legislature through a *mixed-member proportional representation* system! 2/5
Ms. Ardern was elected *on a party list* at 28 years old!
She gained experience, demonstrated her obvious leadership skills, and became the party's leader 9 years later.
But that's not all! 3/5
She gained experience, demonstrated her obvious leadership skills, and became the party's leader 9 years later.
But that's not all! 3/5
Her party didn't win the most seats OR get the most votes in the 2017 election! The were second, but the leading party didn't have any other support.
She *negotiated a coalition government*, which has gone on to some pretty great governance. 4/5
She *negotiated a coalition government*, which has gone on to some pretty great governance. 4/5
In summary: MMPR allows a MUCH wider variety of people getting elected in the first place, AND it doesn't let parties with 40% of the vote run the show with 100% power (like we do).
If you want a different kind of premier, we need to change the way they are created. #nspoli 5/5
If you want a different kind of premier, we need to change the way they are created. #nspoli 5/5
