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Spending Limits as a Policy Option
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.
June 29, 2007
Election Material
Civic Education Material
50 Ans au Coeur de la Democratie
“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 Material
Civic Education Material
Contienda Electoral : El Financiamiento como reto para la Democracia
“Electoral Contests: Funding as a Challenge for Democracy” is an informative bulletin, available in both Spanish and English, published in 2002 by the “Elecciones Mexico” newsletter in Mexico. The bulletin includes articles on the financing of the political parties, funding as a challenge for democracy, transparent funding of political campaigns, the legitimacy of the Canadian federal electoral financing and articles on money and politics in Latin America and Great Britain .
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A Guide for the Auditor of a Candidate in a Federal Election: Pursuant to the Canada Elections Act (2000) - Canada
October 01, 2000
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Los Delitos Electorales ?
“The Electoral Crimes?” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections. The brochure names a series of possible electoral crimes and it encourages the denouncement of such. Additionally, it briefly describes the concept of free and secret voting. Additionally, the brochure specifies the electoral crimes that could be committed by the election officials, political candidates/officials and the public officials.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Los Partidos Politicos
“The Political Parties” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the Electoral Council of the State of Jalisco in Mexico in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections. The brochure defines and describes political parties, their funding sources and function.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Naturaleza Y Atribuciones de la Fiscalia Especializada para la atencion de delitos Electorales?
“The Nature and Attributions of the Specialized Prosecution Office for Electoral Crimes” is an electoral law brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the FEPADE (Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Electoral Crimes) in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Election. The brochure describes the prosecutor’s office that specializes in electoral crime. The brochure explains and describes its origins and objectives, as well as it identifies the law that deals with electoral crimes and the structural basis of the Mexican Political System.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Alianza por Mexico
“Allianza por Mexico (Alliance for Mexico)” is a campaign informative brochure, available in Spanish, published in 2000 by the “Allianza por Mexico” political party in Mexico. The brochure outlines the political party’s goals, beliefs, and proposals. Among their campaign goals are the approach they take on human rights, the environment and economic model.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Coaccion al Voto?
“Coercion to Vote” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2000 by the Federal Electoral Institute in Mexico, in lead up to the July 2, 2000 Mexican General Elections. The brochure explains the concept of forced votes and encourages the resistance to such voting. The brochure lists some of the recognized electoral crimes, before and during the Election Day.