Referendums

A referendum, plebiscite, or ballot measure is a direct vote by the electorate (rather than their representatives) on a proposal, law, or political issue. A referendum may be either binding, resulting in the adoption of a new policy, or consultive (or advisory), functioning like a large opinion poll.

form of democracy where people decide on policy directly

means by which a petition signed by a certain minimum number of registered voters can force a public vote

procedure by which voters can remove an elected official from office through a direct vote before their term has ended

legislation passed by the Parliament of Canada in 2000

referendum to repeal a new or existing law