A debate on whether use proportional representation to elect B.C.'s MLAs is on the calendar.
It will be held in the Canfor Theatre at the University of Northern B.C. on Saturday, October 13, 11:30 a.m. start.
Vancouver-Fraser MP and former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Suzanne Anton will represent No BC Proportional Representation Society and Prince George-based columnist and activist Peter Ewart will speak on behalf of Fair Vote BC.
UNBC political science professor Gary Wilson will moderate.
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting the event.
"It is vitally important that the electorate become knowledgeable on the formats for electing political parties and MLA's in our province," chamber CEO Todd Corrigall said.
"Changes to our electoral system must be fully vetted and delivered in a way that provides the greatest access and accountability of elected officials.
"B.C. has twice undertaken this process. However, the current referendum will be a mail-in ballot, which traditionally yields low voter turnout."
A referendum by mail on the proposal will run from Octcober 22 to November 30. Registered voters will get voting packages in the mail from Elections BC during that time.
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