Consensus, in general terms, refers to agreement among group members or a decision-making process that seeks broad agreement rather than simple majority rule. True consensus means all parties accept the decision, even if not their first choice. Consensus-based processes are used in many contexts—from Indigenous governance traditions emphasizing collective agreement, to municipal planning processes seeking community buy-in, to organizational decision-making. Consensus building typically involves dialogue, compromise, and addressing concerns until a solution emerges that all can support. While more time-consuming than voting, consensus processes can produce decisions with stronger legitimacy and commitment. In the CanuckDUCK platform, Consensus is also the name of the community voting and polling system.