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Dear Chief Electoral Officer, Minister of Democratic Institutions, Prime Minister's Office, and those copied:
I am writing to express my concerns about the current voting system in Canada. Specifically, I believe that the current system violates human rights due to classism and that a more equitable and non-discriminatory system should be implemented.
I believe that the current voting system unfairly disadvantages marginalized and low-income communities and creates a barrier to full and equal participation in the democratic process. Therefore, I propose that candidates be elected based on the ratio of votes to dollars spent on their campaign, rather than the total number of votes they receive. This approach would incentivize candidates to use their resources more efficiently and reach voters effectively. In this system, candidates who are able to attract a larger number of votes with less spending would be rewarded for their effectiveness in connecting with voters.
I strongly believe that this approach would result in a more equitable and fair representation of all Canadians and would be consistent with the principles of equality and fairness enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Furthermore, failure to implement this system now that it has been proposed would be a violation of human rights due to the classism inherent in maintaining a ruleset that is vulnerable to buying votes. Therefore, not adopting this solution is an omission that violates human rights.
The costs of changing the rules to implement this system are negligible compared to the benefits of a more equitable and fair representation of all Canadians. I respectfully request that the government takes immediate steps to address these concerns and work with us to implement a more equitable and non-discriminatory voting system. We look forward to your response and hope that we can work together to find a mutually agreeable solution to this important issue.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Adam Golding
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