The Ontario Citizens' Assembly

The Ontario Citizens' Assembly was an independent, randomly selected group of everyday residents tasked with evaluating and recommending electoral reform to Ontario’s government. Comprising citizens from diverse backgrounds, they studied different voting systems, deliberated based on public input, and prepared a report proposing changes to improve representation and democratic fairness. Their work aimed to give citizens a direct role in shaping electoral policies, ensuring decisions reflected a broad range of perspectives rather than political interests. The assembly exemplified a form of participatory democracy, promoting transparent, informed, and community-driven policymaking.