News Advisory

Citizens' Assembly begins hearings

Members of the Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform are holding 49 public hearings in communities throughout the province during May and June to listen to British Columbians’ views of electoral systems. 

The following public hearings are slated for the Lower Mainland in early May: 

May 3, Monday, 6:30-9:30 pm
Vancouver - Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Asia Pacific Hall, 580 West Hastings Street

May 4, Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm
Richmond - Vancouver Airport Marriott, Cypress/Blackcomb Rooms, 7571 Westminster Highway

May 5, Wednesday, 6:30-9:30pm
Burnaby - Holiday Inn Metrotown, Ballroom, 4405 Central Boulevard

May 6, Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm
New Westminster - Inn At Westminster Quay, Hyack Room, 900 Quayside Drive

May 8, Saturday, 1:30-4:30 pm
Surrey - Aston Pacific Inn, 1160 King George Highway

British Columbians can register to present their views at these public hearings by contacting the Assembly at (604) 660-1232 or registering online at www.citizensassembly.bc.ca.   After formal presentations are complete, and if time allows, audience members will have the opportunity to discuss their thoughts on electoral systems. 

Having just completed a three-month study of electoral systems, members of the Assembly are now eager to hear what their fellow British Columbians have to say.