Rallies were held in a number of cities across Canada, including Victoria, on Saturday to protest the Trudeau government’s change of heart on electoral reform.

A group gathered in Centennial Square and expressed outrage over the prime minister’s broken promise.

“Apparently Justin Trudeau thought he could break a key election promise and Canadians wouldn’t care,” Green Party leader, Elizabeth May, said. “Canadians do care.”

The prime minister said he would change the way Canadians cast ballots in federal elections in time for the next one.

He abandoned that pledge earlier this month.

During his recent town hall tour of northern communities, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked about his decision.

Facing criticism, Trudeau answered that reforms would not be in the country's best interest.

He suggested any changes could open the door to extremist voices and fringe elements.

The national day of action included similar rallies in Toronto, Calgary and Montreal.

With files from The Canadian Press.