Unrigged
tv show

6 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired September 12, 2024
Genres:
Overview
Author and community organiser Dave Meslin guides us through our political landscape to explore its most pervasive barriers and blindspots. Along the way he sheds some light on a collection of simple, creative and tested solutions to help remedy our broken democracy.

Better Ballots
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 0h 27m
Air Date
September 12, 2024
Overview
We all update our phone's operating system once in a while, but when was the last time we upgraded the "operating system" of our democracy? In Canada, we never have. Election outcomes increasingly misrepresent voter interests, leading to greater polarisation, a lack of diversity in government and low voter turnout. Reforming our voting system could offer more choices and diversity, ensuring voters' voices are truly heard. In this episode of "Unrigged", we follow Kevin Rupasinghe's political campaign for a seat on Toronto’s city council, as he challenges an incumbent in a system stacked against newcomers. Across Canada, community and advocacy groups are pushing for change, recognizing there's a better way to conduct elections. Voting reform could transform candidate selection, campaigning, voting processes, election outcomes, and legislative function. Join us as we explore alternative voting systems and their potential to revolutionise our democracy.