{"id":8071,"date":"2026-05-25T10:07:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transitionencommun.org\/projects-2\/democracy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T18:04:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T22:04:31","slug":"democracy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/transitionencommun.org\/en\/projects-2\/democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"– Democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Participatory Democracy and Governance<\/span><\/span><\/h1>

In the face of polarized debates and mistrust of institutions, there is an urgent need to rethink our democracy beyond electoral cycles<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

The socio-ecological transition requires inclusive spaces for dialogue and collective decision-making where citizens and organizations actively participate in policy development, the management of the commons, and the implementation of concrete solutions. This requires permanent mechanisms for co-creation, adequate funding for citizen-led initiatives, and the recognition of the knowledge of marginalized groups to ensure that ecological and social measures are appropriate and supported collectively.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2023\u2013present<\/span><\/span><\/h6>

A dedicated working group within the alliance<\/span><\/span><\/h3>
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The DPG group is made up of civil society organizations working in the field of democracy and public participation, city and borough officials, as well as researchers and representatives of citizen groups, to explore ways to improve and develop robust democratic mechanisms tailored to the challenges of transition.<\/span><\/h6>\n
Three committees within the Working Group are currently working on proposals to revitalize democracy in Montreal, based on the recommendations from the November 2024 Forum:<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n
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    Improvements and Monitoring of Existing Structures<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
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    Create a regulatory framework for the co-management of commons in public spaces<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n
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    Citizens’ Assembly and Random Selection<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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