Canada's chief electoral officer says there must be the "broadest possible" consensus across political parties in order to change the federal voting system. "Changing the rules of that competition among them should require a broad consensus — the broadest possible." Mayrand did not endorse any preferred model to replace the current system, saying that each system has its own advantages and drawbacks. "We need two years at least to make all the necessary preparations for a new voting system," he said. Mayrand stopped short of endorsing a referendum on electoral reform, but conceded that is one way to find consensus.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 13:17 UTC