Electoral change became impossible once the committee composition changed away from a Liberal majority to one that more closely reflected the popular vote. The NDP wants proportional representation. The Liberals want ranked ballots. The Conservatives want to keep the current system. There was no real debate in the committee, just advocacy for the option that suited the interest of the party and denigration of the other options. What was the point of continuing this charade when no one was going to change their positions?

Given my druthers I would prefer the French run-off system. You can vote for whomever or whatever you want in the first round. If no one gets a majority then the top two candidates face off. You must make a realistic if less than ideal choice in the second. Unfortunately this was not a option being considered.