But it is something that does need to be answered, so I'd be interested in your views about the substance of what happens when minority rights are held up to a referendum by whatever majority we choose to cast the net over, whether it's the whole of Canada or British Columbia or whoever it might be.

Real-time energy management for new and existing near-zero-emission, near-zero-energy and positive energy buildings, retrofitted buildings as well as active buildings, highly efficient industries and mass take-up of energy-efficient approaches by companies, individuals, communities, cities and districts will require not only technological advances, but also non-technological solutions such as new advisory, financing and demand management services and input from the behavioural and social sciences while at the same time taking into account questions of public acceptance.

If there is no election, would he consider putting a referendum question to the Canadian people to ask whether or not they want to have a referendum on changing our electoral system?

If the applicant does not complete the application within the time period set out in that communication, the application shall be null and void.

The Danish Constitution requires a referendum to be held on any draft legislation authorising a transfer of powers to supranational authorities.

Mr. Hancock: Under the Citizens' Initiated Referendum Act, if an organization or petitioner can collect 300,000 signatures in New Zealand, they can then proceed to Parliament with a non-binding citizens' initiated referendum.