Now a primer on MMP, as proposed by the 104-member committee appointed by the McGuinty government:
Instead of electing MPPs in 107 ridings as we do now, we will elect MPPs in just 90.
(Good. We'll save money. Fewer ridings. Fewer MPPs at the trough.)
In a pig's eye. Queen's Park will actually balloon to 129 MPPs.
(Howzat?)
Well, another 39 MPs will be appointed.
(Holy cow! Without us voting for them?)
Amazing, eh?
See, in addition to picking our local fave, we will vote separately for a party.
The pool of 39 MPs will be divvied up among the parties according to the percentage of those votes.
It's like the bonus spin on The Price Is Right.
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