Have Your Say at the Cross-Canada Electoral Reform Consultations with Elizabeth May

Details: Published on Sunday, 18 September 2016 13:15; Written by editor

Elizabeth May and the all-party Parliamentary Special Committee on Electoral Reform (ERRE) are about to embark on a cross-country tour to consult with Canadians.

The Committee is studying alternatives to our first-past-the-post voting system. Members of the Committee will travel across the country to hear from Canadians about changes to our voting system. These public hearings are a chance to hear from expert witnesses and to have your say when it comes to improving our democracy.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
(details TBD)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
(details TBD)

The schedule for the hearings is as follows:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Location: The Capital Ballroom, Hilton Doubletree Hotel, 1975 Broad Street

Public witness hearings: 1:30-4:15 PM, 6:00-7:15 PM

Open mic times: 4:15-5:00 PM, 7:15-9:30 PM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 – ST-PIERRE JOLYS, MANITOBA

Location: St-Pierre Jolys Recreation Centre, Hall, 545 Hebert Avenue

Public witness hearings: 1:00-3:45 PM

Open mic times: 3:45-4:30 PM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 – WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

Location: Delta Winnipeg Hotel, Delta A, 350 St. Mary Avenue

Public witness hearings: 6:00-7:15 PM

Open mic times: 7:15-9:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – TORONTO, ONTARIO

Location: The Churchill Ballroom, Chelsea Hotel Toronto, 33 Gerrard Street West

Public witness hearings: 1:30-4:15 PM

Open mic times: 4:15-5:00 PM, 6:30-9:30 PM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – QUÉBEC CITY, QUÉBEC

Location: Delta Québec, 690 René-Lévesque Boulevard Est, Jonquière-Lauzon Room

Public witness hearings: 1:30-4:15 PM, 6:00-7:15 PM

Open mic times: 4:15-5:00 PM, 7:15-9:30 PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – JOLIETTE, QUÉBEC

Location: Corporation d'amenagement de la Rivière de l'Assomption, 100 rue Fabre, Joliette, Pavillon de la Rivière

Public witness hearings: 1:00-3:45 PM

Open mic times: 3:45-4:45 PM, 6:30-8:30 PM

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – WHITEHORSE, YUKON (details TBD)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (details TBD)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (details TBD)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – LEDUC, ALBERTA (details TBD)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (details TBD)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 – MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC (details TBD)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 – HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA (details TBD)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 – ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND (details TBD)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 – CHARLOTTETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (details TBD)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 – FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK (details TBD)

Plan to show up early to the event in your city to ensure you get a seat. The open mic opportunities are first-come-first-serve, and you don’t want to miss your chance to make your voice heard.

For more information on the Committee and the tour visit greenparty.ca/democracy. At this link, you'll find video updates from Elizabeth, tips on points you may want to raise at the open mic sessions, and much more.

We hope to see you there!