The ballots have gone out and now, the debate is set.

On Nov. 8, Premier John&nbsp;Horgan&nbsp;and Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson are taking part in a joint debate on B.C.'s electoral reform referendum.

 if they want to change the&nbsp;system by which they elect leaders in the province — whether&nbsp;to move to a form of proportional representation or keep the current first-past-the-post method.&nbsp;

Explaining the 3 types of electoral reform on B.C.'s ballot

This fall, B.C. will choose whether to keep its current first-past-the-post electoral system or change to a proportional representation model. Here's what you need to know.

 on Sept. 24, saying it was Horgan's job to defend the referendum because his government put it forward.

The premier, who has said he is in favour of proportional representation, said he was open to a debate as soon as a date was set.

Proportional representation focuses on cooperation and puts people at the centre of our politics. Tune in Nov 8 at 7pm on CBC &amp; Global networks to watch me debate <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/prorep?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#prorep</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/Wilkinson4BC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wilkinson4bc</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pr4bc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pr4bc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bcpoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bcpoli</a>

B.C. residents evenly split 3 ways over electoral reform: Angus Reid poll

This fall, B.C. will choose whether to keep its current first-past-the-post electoral system or change to a system of proportional representation.

Some Indigenous communities are embracing electronic voting, and casting their ballots by telephone.  

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Younger voters, who historically have lower turnout, are also more likely to support proportional representation.

Proportional representation advocate calls for ranked ballot system for Vancouver

London, Ont. is the first Canadian city to use a ranked ballot system in their civic election. Keith Poore with 123 Vancouver says his city should do the same.

Vote Kitchener 

Vancouver mayor-elect Kennedy Stewart says a form of proportional representation could be coming to his city. If so, a ranked ballot system could be one of the options.

Wilkinson released a statement about the debate after it was announced Tuesday, saying the referendum has been "flawed from the start."

"The premier must explain to B.C. why he's trying to change&nbsp;our democracy to hold on to power and, on Nov.&nbsp;8, I will be doing everything I can to make sure he does that," the statement said.

Andrew Wilkinson discusses his opposition to the electoral reform referendum on May 30, 2018. 

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A special&nbsp;broadcast will air on&nbsp;CBC&nbsp;British Columbia from 6:30 to 8:00&nbsp;p.m. PT on Nov. 8.&nbsp;

Viewers can tune in on&nbsp;CBC Television,&nbsp;CBC Radio One,&nbsp;

The debate&nbsp;will be moderated by&nbsp;CBC&nbsp;Vancouver's&nbsp;

Premier John Horgan and Opposition leader Andrew Wilkinson will debate electoral reform in a discussion hosted by CBC British Columbia on Nov. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. PT.

B.C. premier, opposition leader to face off in electoral reform debate

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