It is now widely accepted that Canada uses a first-past-the-post electoral system. However, this system may no longer be in Canada's best interests. There are many reasons why Canada should change its electoral system to a mixed member proportional system, a variation of proportional representation. With a first-past-the-post system, those elected will always be in the majority, which excludes minorities from fair representation. Adopting MMP can lead to higher voter turnout, more personal campaigns, better individual representation and better party selection. John Hiemstra and Harold Janson both favor an MMP electoral system. They understand that with this change, citizens will be more represented in Parliament, that their preferred choice will have a say in the House of Commons and that finally someone can be held accountable, which will create a closer bond between citizens and deputies. Nelson Wiseman opposes the MMP system because he believes there is nothing to fix in Canada. If the current system has worked well so far, there is no need to change it. MMP would allow small parties to make their voices heard. Unfortunately, the first-past-the-post system tends to lead to an over-representation of regional parties; Unlike the first-past-the-post system, the first-past-the-post system allows Canadians to have advocates and legislators with whom the majority of citizens agree. Another advantage of MMP is the elimination of strategic voting. With MMP, people can finally vote for who they want rather than choosing who the majority prefers. A change to Canada's electoral system will create a fairer and more just Parliament governing citizens. Nelson Wiseman believes many are unaware of the complexity...... middle of paper ...... back to citizens Proportional representation is almost always recognized as the fairest electoral system. With this in mind, many people still reject a mixed proportional system. Critics argue that the current method has produced a stable and efficient government, whereas MMP would create an ineffective government. Wiseman believes that since Canada has always been stable, our electoral system does not need to be changed. Hiemstra and Jansen disagree with the majority system currently in place because it does not produce fair representation and devalues ​​the citizens' vote. Canadians must make a choice between the value of efficiency and the values ​​of justice and equity. Even if a change is not expected in the near future, Canadian citizens can hope that this change is at least on the minds of many voters and on the government's discussion list..