Ballots & Botterell: An Evening of Democratic Reform!

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Friday, July 18th, 2025
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join BC Green MLA for Saanich-North and the Islands, Rob Botterell, and the BC Greens for a gathering on strengthening our democracy and fixing how we vote.

As a leading advocate for democratic accountability and a member of the BC Legislature’s Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform, Rob will share insights and strategies on electoral reform, and how we can work together to ensure that all voices are heard and that BC’s political system truly serves the people of this province.

We’re also excited to welcome a powerful lineup of guest speakers:

David Moscrop – Political commentator and author of Too Dumb for Democracy?

Dennis Pilon – York University professor and one of Canada’s leading scholars on electoral reform

Dr. Sarah Wiebe – Assistant professor at UVic, adjunct professor at the University of Hawai‘i, and co-founder of FERN, with a focus on community development and environmental sustainability

Young Greens – The youth wing of the BC Greens, bringing fresh energy and ideas

Format: Hybrid event – join in-person or stream the event virtually!

What to expect:

- Compelling presentations on the challenges and opportunities in electoral reform

- Meet a few of the leadership contestants from our July 11 Meet & Green event

- Opportunities to connect with passionate and like-minded Greens

- An inspiring evening of reform, refreshments, and raising funds!

- We'll be serving modern Indigenous cuisine bites & drinks

RSVP today – spots are limited!