Sticking to a fixed election date could help that, argues one St. John's lawyer. We need fixed election dates so good people can choose to run, have time, and create a plan to make it happen. Caitlin Urquhart, a lawyer in St. John's, says sticking to a fixed election date might help attract a more diverse slate of candidates. Melissa Royle, left, says it isn't helpful if the House of Assembly is made up of mostly older, white men. "But the more we limit ourselves — whether it's the best 40, you know, old white lawyers, men … it's just not helpful.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2019 11:26 UTC