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Former Vancouver mayor launching court challenge of B.C.'s 'at-large' electoral system | Vancouver Sun

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Dan Fumano: Over the years, there have been referendums and many debates about whether B.C. cities should scrap the at-large system in favour of something else, usually wards. But this could mark the first time the system is challenged in court. You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A group of former B.C. politicians is mounting a new effort to overhaul how we elect municipal councils, a system they say is currently unfair and out of step with the rest of Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Outside of B.C., Canada’s big cities have ward systems, where councillors are elected to represent specific geographic areas, similar to provincial or federal ridings. In B.C., however, almost all

Former Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart in Vancouver. Stewart is leading a court challenge of B.C.'s 'at-large' electoral system. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Article content A group of former B.C. politicians is mounting a new effort to overhaul how we elect municipal councils, a system they say is currently unfair and out of step with the rest of Canada. Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers Article content Outside of B.C., Canada’s big cities have ward systems, where councillors are elected to represent specific geographic areas, similar to provincial or feder

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