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A narrow majority (54 per cent) of British Columbians say they support changing from our current first-past-the-post electoral system to some type of proportional representation, according to a new Ipsos online poll.

Green Leader Andrew Weaver has said that moving toward a proportional representation electoral system is a key component of any negotiation with the B.C. Liberals or New Democrats.

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The Greens hold three seats in the B.C. Legislature compared with the Liberals’ 43 and NDP’s 41. Weaver has stated he intends to clarify by next Wednesday which party he’ll support in order to provide “stability” to the province.

A majority of British Columbians may be supportive of changing to some type of proportional representation system, but not without a referendum. According to the poll, 69 per cent of British Columbians agree that “Any change from our current first-past-the-post electoral system should be approved in a provincewide referendum.”