The at-large system distorts election results, giving larger parties more seats than they deserve.

• In 2022, Ken Sim's ABC party secured 70 per cent of Vancouver City Council seats despite receiving just 33 per cent of the vote. This came at the expense of other Vancouver parties such as One City and COPE who won fewer seats than they deserved or were completely shut out.
• In 2022, Brenda Locke's Surrey Connect party won 4 of the 8 council seats (50%) with only 25% of the vote. [VERIFY THIS]

This unfair system rewards larger parties with deep pockets, making it harder for new voices to break through.