Spending Limits as a Policy Option
June 30, 2007
Citizens in many countries are upset because they believe the current financing of politics (which involves corruption and under-the-table deals) is violating the basic democratic values of equal opportunity, transparency and accountability. One way to bring the funding of political parties and candidates into line with these values is to regulate campaign expenditures through spending limits. This is a viable option, but such limits must be designed and implemented with care.
Elections,
Political Finance,
Public Funding
50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie
January 2007
“50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie” is a leaflet from 2007, available in French, which celebrates the fact that the Director General of Elections in Quebec has been at the heart of the electoral system in Quebec and has promoted democracy for 50 years. The document published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec publicizes what it has done to promote democracy, be at the service of voters, and regulate finance in elections taking place in Quebec.
Election Management,
Elections,
Political Finance,
Civic Education,
Election Law
Making Every Vote Count
December 2004
“Making Every Vote Count” is the final report by the Citizens Assembly on Electoral Reform which outlines the case for electoral reform in British Columbia, Canada. The document, published in 2004, makes the recommendation for a new voting system, called BC-STV, to be used in electing member of the Legislative Assembly. The report gives its reasons for the recommendation and explains the new voting system.
Legal Framework,
Elections,
Election Law,
Civil Society,
Civic Education
Elections Today: Reforming the System
Winter 2001
In the last decade, Elections Canada has undertaken measures to improve Canada's electoral system for people with disabilities, such as removing physical and administrative obstacles to voting and ensuring greater access to information for voters. As a direct result of Elections Canada's recommendations, the Canadian Parliament amended the electoral legislation to allow for services better adapted to the needs of voters, particularly those with disabilities.
Voting is traditionally a very important part of citizenship in Finland. Finland achieved independence in 1917 and people were very active voters during the first 50 or so years. However, voting percentages have decreased in the last decade, as they have in most West European countries.
Election Law,
Elections,
People with Disabilities,
Voting Technology
Are you on the List?
November 2000
“Are You on the List?” is a compilation of several flyers, published by Elections Canada, with the objective of encouraging Canadian citizens to register their names to the voter list in order to be eligible to vote in the Federal Elections on November 27th 2000. The document, published in 2000, includes personal voter information cards, information on how to vote from abroad, and information pamphlets about the election.
Youth and Elections,
Elections,
Voter Registration,
Civic Education,
Election Procedures