Does the case require the judges to choose an electoral system for Canada?
No. Surveying the different electoral systems in use around the world, and choosing from among them the one most suited to Canadas needs is not an uncomplicated task. It will require extensive research and public consultation. Beyond identifying ways in which our current system violates the constitution, the courts are ill-suited to make the choice of which of the alternatives is best. As a result, the claim asks only for a declaration that the present system is unconstitutional. Whats more, it suggests that the force of this declaration be suspended for 2 years, to give Parliament the opportunity to survey the options and, in consultation with the public, choose one which is best for the country. The Canadian people, rather than the judges, must drive this substantive policy debate, and ensure that justice is finally done.
