It has been another busy year for the Comox Valley Council of Canadians.

On Thursday, Nov. 23, the local chapter invites you to attend its 2017 AGM and presentation Proportional representation gives every voter a voice!

The evening will begin with the chapter鈥檚 news and updates on their various campaigns and activities, in what has been an exciting year.

Keynote speaker Terry Dance-Bennink, chair of Fair Vote Canada-BC, will address how, by moving forward with proportional representation (PR), we can make sure every British Columbian鈥檚 vote counts.

鈥淏.C. is a vast and diverse province and people want to know their values are being represented in the legislature,鈥� says Barb Berger, member of the CV Chapter. 鈥淐anada is one of the last Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries yet to adopt a proportional voting system. It鈥檚 time we take this important step to bring our democracy into the 21st century.鈥�

鈥淲e may just get our chance, when BC holds its referendum on PR next fall, 鈥� says Dance-Bennink. 鈥淲ith PR, parties will no longer be able to rely on 鈥榮afe鈥� seats during an election.鈥�

Dance-Bennick will highlight why we need to change our voting system. She鈥檒l also discuss the benefits of PR and lay out the Fair Vote campaign strategy to win the 2018 referendum.

The Comox Valley chapter invites you to bring your questions to our highly regarded guest speaker.

Everyone is welcome to what promises to be an interesting and informative evening, Thursday, Nov. 23, Lower Native Sons Hall, Courtenay 7 p.m.