The Canadian Model for Citizens' Assemblies

The Canadian Model for Citizens’ Assemblies is a democratic process that involves randomly selecting diverse citizens to deliberate on important issues, such as policy reform or constitutional change. This approach aims to complement traditional voting by providing informed, representative input through structured deliberation. Participants receive balanced information, discuss different perspectives, and contribute to recommendations, making policymaking more inclusive and reflective of public values. The model seeks to increase public engagement, enhance legitimacy, and produce well-considered outcomes by leveraging ordinary citizens' collective decision-making beyond standard electoral processes.