Canadian Citizens' Assemblies

Canadian Citizens' Assemblies are when diverse groups of regular citizens come together through a voluntary, random selection process to discuss and deliberate on important public issues. These assemblies aim to provide an inclusive and representative forum for public input, often offering recommendations or proposals to policymakers. They are designed to enhance democratic participation by involving ordinary citizens directly in decision-making processes, thus helping to improve policy legitimacy and understanding. By engaging everyday people in complex issues, Citizens' Assemblies foster informed, collective dialogue outside of traditional political channels.