Denley: Ottawa, there might be a better way to choose city councillors
A new and potentially better way to elect city councillors is on the radar in several Canadian cities. It’s time to ask if it would benefit us in Ottawa.
A ranked ballot system, where voters choose their three top preferences, was used in London, Ont., in this year’s municipal election. Voters in Kingston and Cambridge also supported it in a referendum, although that result is not binding. It will likely be under consideration in Toronto, as well.
There are advantages to a ranked bal
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