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The Commission on Electoral Reform is being established to examine electoral reform in the province. The commission consists of 5 members.

The commission has been given the following mandates:

Assess commitments made by the provincial government in 2014 to contribute to making a more effective Legislature by:

– eliminating barriers to entering politics for underrepresented groups; and

– investigating means to improve participation in democracy, such as preferential ballots and online voting.



– eliminating barriers to entering politics for underrepresented groups; and – investigating means to improve participation in democracy, such as preferential ballots and online voting. Assess other electoral reform matters that have been raised recently, namely:

– the voting age;

– political contribution rules; and

– political spending rules.

The commission is required to consult with New Brunswickers by: