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OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried to reassure people that his government remains committed to electoral reform, a special committee of MPs voted unanimously Thursday to ask Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef for summaries of her cross-country consultations on changing Canada’s voting system.

Last Friday marked the deadline for MPs and the public to send in reports to the committee on electoral reform.

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Though she submitted a report in her capacity as an MP on seven town halls held in her Peterborough, Ont., riding, Monsef did not include any insights from the almost 40 town halls she has hosted as minister.

So far, Monsef has travelled to every province and territory. Similar gathering are due to take place this month, including in Calgary and Victoria, her office said.

Nathan Cullen, the MP who made the motion, said Thursday it was “ironic” Monsef hadn’t shared those findings, since she has been vocal in encouraging participation from the public.