Notice of Referendum

The Squamish Electoral Commission has issued notice of a referendum taking place on May 31, 2025. The referendum will consider amendments to the Election and Referendum Law.

Click here to view the Official Notice for the May 2025 Referendum. 

The Electoral Commission was established in 2015 to oversee fair and transparent elections and referendums. It is made up of seven voting members, two alternates, and one non-voting member. Each seat represents a particular region or demographic of the community.

About this Referendum

The Squamish Nation Electoral Commission has heard the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh People. Changes to our Electoral Law will be explored in upcoming Community and Family Meetings (February – March 2025).

Examples of possible changes and questions that may be considered as part of this referendum:

• Change in the number of councillors?
• Change from three ridings to a general election?
• Allow Council to choose its chairperson, or choose by general election?
• Change the number of immediate family members eligible for council at the same time, or keep no restrictions?
• Change our definition of “immediate family”?
• Change the two minute speaking rule at General Meetings?

This Electoral Reform will enable the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people’s voices to be heard with more representation, inclusion, and transparency for generations to come.
If you have any questions, please email us at membership@squamish.net or call 604-982-7610.