Recall & Initiative

Recall and initiative petitions are opportunities for British Columbians to participate directly in politics and the legislative process. Each event makes citizen involvement possible in a different area.

Recall

Recall is a process through which a registered voter can petition to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly from office between elections. Elections BC administers recall petitions in B.C. under the Recall and Initiative Act.

Visit our Recall page for more information about the recall process in B.C.

Initiative

Initiative is a process through which a registered voter can petition to gather support for a new law or changes to an existing law. Elections BC administers initiative petitions in B.C. under the Recall and Initiative Act.

Visit our Initiative page for more information about the initiative process in B.C.