I do agree that PR would help the NDP and Canada in general, but I think most people are more concerned with what can be done during the next decade to help Canadians. Lets face it, there is very little change on the horizon as far as implementing PR goes, even if the NDP pushed it more strongly.

Quebec certainly is a unique instance, though I’m sure places like Alberta are equally frustrating for progressives. I am in favour of PR, provided we implement protections for the seats of places like PEI and the territories. I just don’t see it as something we can reasonably expect to place as a priority when we have so many vital issues already on the agenda.