Perth-Wellington MP John Nater will host what he calls a “democracy town hall” meeting in Atwood next week.
He said while he is “sceptical about the process the government is undertaking,” he wants to host the meeting to hear directly from his constituents on electoral reform.
“It is crucial that the people of Perth-Wellington and all Canadians are heard before any changes to Canada’s electoral system are made,” Nater stated in a press release.
“Canadian democracy does not belong to politicians, but to all Canadians.”
Nater stressed it is important to have a referendum on any potential election changes.
“When you change the rules of democracy, every Canadian should have a say,” he stated
The Standing Committee on Electoral Reform is asking Members of Parliament to make submissions on behalf of their constituents.
Nater’s Perth-Wellington meeting will be held on Sept. 6 from 7 to 8:30pm at the Elma Memorial Community Centre (251 Main St. in Atwood).
Meeting structure
The meeting will consist of a presentation on different types of electoral systems from a non-partisan expert from Brock University and an open forum for residents of Perth-Wellington to voice their ideas and opinions.
Representatives from each recognized political party’s electoral district association have also been invited to share their views.
