After the October 2024 election, the BC Green party and the BC NDP signed a cooperation agreement.
As part of the cooperation agreement, they will introduce a law to improve democracy :
https://news.gov.bc.ca/files/Agreement in Principle.pdf
The last major change happened in 2017 when the Government of John Hogan changed the campaign finance system was changed. He banned Unions and corporate donations to political parties. He put in place a $1,200 cap on individual donations.
So far, 3 referendums to adopt proportional representation as a voting system failed.
So it’s not exactly clear what this new law will be about.
Recently, a special committee was created in the Legislature:
“The Committee has a broad mandate to examine opportunities for strengthening our democracy,” said Committee Chair Jessie Sunner. “We are looking forward to hearing directly from British Columbians on their views and ideas"
“The input we receive will be carefully considered, and inform our discussions and recommendations for potential changes.”
https://www.leg.bc.ca/committee-content/17089/MR_Consultation-Open-Part-1_DEM.pdf
You can participate here:
https://consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultations/43
I have some free time so I intend to participate and write to the committee. I urge you to do the same.
How would you improve democracy in British Columbia ?
Have the same contribution rules like Quebec with a maximum of $100 and have the single transferable vote passed that was recommended by a citizens assembly in 2004.
