THE Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform is accepting written submissions about democratic engagement, voter participation and models for electing MLAs.
Those interested in participating are invited to make a written submission by Friday, July 25 at 2 p.m. (Pacific time) here: https://consultation-portal.
“The committee has a broad mandate to examine opportunities for strengthening our democracy,” said Jessie Sunner, committee chair, on Monday. “We are looking forward to hearing directly from British Columbians on their views and ideas.”
The Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform, which includes MLAs from all recognized parties in the legislative assembly, was appointed in April. There are two parts to the committee’s mandate. The first part is to examine democratic engagement, voter participation and models for electing MLAs. The second part is to review the administration of the 2024 provincial general election.
“The participation of British Columbians is critical to our work,” said Ward Stamer, deputy chair. “The input we receive will be carefully considered and inform our discussions and recommendations for potential changes.”
The current call for written input is in relation to the first part of the committee’s mandate. Public hearings for those who previously registered will be held beginning Monday, July 7. The committee will be considering all input and issuing a report to the legislative assembly with recommendations on this part of its mandate by November 26.
The members of the committee are:
* Jessie Sunner, MLA for Surrey-Newton (chair);
* Ward Stamer, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson (deputy chair);
* George Anderson, MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville;
* Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands;
* Sheldon Clare, MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo;
* Amna Shah, MLA for Surrey City Centre; and
* Debra Toporowski, MLA for Cowichan Valley.
For more information about the consultation, contact the Parliamentary Committees Office by email at DemocraticProcessCommittee@
