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The third theme Monsef writes about is Canadians are “clear” they want a more “inclusive and accessible” system that supports “groups that are traditionally underrepresented in our democratic system, including women, young people, indigenous people, visible minorities and Canadians with disabilities.”

I made a commitment to Canadians to share what I heard when this process is complete, and I will keep that commitment

In the letter, Monsef also confirms a new “digital tool” will be used to “engage” with as many Canadians as possible. “This project has been planned for some time, and I am looking forward to sharing more with you and all Canadians soon,” she writes.

A senior government source explained an online questionnaire will be launched and advertised via mail-outs sent to every Canadian household. But results will depend on people voluntarily filling out a form about their thoughts on the voting process.

The government is not doing any random polling, so it’s unclear how they will gauge the opinion of the general public, not all of whom will be eager to log in for a survey on electoral systems.

Monsef concludes in her letter that since her own work is underway, “I am not in a position to distribute more detailed information with the committee at this time. I made a commitment to Canadians to share what I heard when this process is complete, and I will keep that commitment.”

The committee is in the final stages of their own process, however, meeting late Thursday night to try finalizing a report that will be tabled in the House of Commons by Dec. 1.