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The city of Brandon, Manitoba, has been allowing citizens to address municipal officials during a community question period at each regular city council meeting for the past 15 years. This system was established by former Richmond-ward councillor Stephen Montague, who believed transparency is not just a one-way street and that dialogue between officials and citizens is beneficial.

During the question period, town residents can question specific items on the council's agenda without needing to give prior notice or present formal delegations. Although the city attempts to strike a balance between public engagement and preventing reporters from getting too ahead of council meetings, recent changes have made it more difficult for citizens to engage in this dialogue.