Entries tagged with
electoral reform
Ending Pay to Play
The Need for Political Finance Reform in Alberta
A ban on corporate and union donations is widely expected to be one of the new NDP government's first bills, but it is important that the government does not stop there, but rather works to systematically change Alberta's campaign finance rules to reform the provinces’s political culture in the public interest.
Less Exclusion, More Engagement
Addressing Declining Voter Turnout in Alberta
A survey-based study looking at who doesn't vote in Alberta elections and why.
Who’s not voting in Alberta and why?
New report shows lack of time and inhibiting structural factors are important elements
A new study released this morning, on the second anniversary of the 2012 Alberta election, reports that Albertans cite a lack of time and inhibiting structural factors as key reasons for their failure to vote, and recommends increased advocacy and education efforts emphasizing voting as a responsibility of citizenship.
Governing Alberta
Citizens' Views
This report uses public opinion data to examine citizens’ views on governance in Alberta. It addresses respondents' opinions on popular democracy, political alienation, and the workings of government.
New report looks at Albertans’ views on governance
Strong support for election spending limits and the role of protest groups
A new report released this morning by the Parkland Institute finds that Albertans strongly favour setting election spending limits in Alberta and recognize the important role that protest groups play in a democracy.