Proportionate representation: Difference between revisions

In Canada, Proportionate Representation is defined and ensured in each of the constitutions. Specifically, it is ensured that the Provinces have Proportionate Representation of the provincial level in Section [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-2.html#h-6 52] and [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-16.html#h-56 42] of the constitution act of 1867 and 1982, respectively. These constitutions are the first known use of this term in this context. The concept was further codified in the [https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/annualstatutes/2011_26/page-1.html Fair Representation Act] in 2011. In Canada, this means that a [[regional system]] is required at least on the Provincial level in Canada so that the number of seats for each province is proportionate to the number of citizens in each province. This puts a fair amount of constraint on what electoral reform is possible without a constitutional amendment <ref>https://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/sclr/vol76/iss1/18/</ref>. Proportionate Representation is defined such that Balanced Representation is directly implied. Recall [[Balanced Representation]] is that each member represents a similar number of citizens. It is not guaranteed by Partisan Systems or Proportional Representation.