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Representation in the Federal Parliament
“Representation in the Federal Parliament” is a Canadian booklet that was published in 1986, an off year for federal elections. The booklet’s object was to describe the “principal of representation” and how the “electoral districts' boundaries are determined and periodically adjusted.” The literature is broken into two sections, the first section discusses the various adjustments to the representation of the ten provinces and two territories of Canada; the second section describes the readjustment process of the electoral districts' boundaries. There are French and English language versions of the booklet.
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Your Returning Officer
“Your Returning Officer” is a 1991 leaflet, available in both English and French copies, with the objective of educating readers on the role and importance of the Returning Officer – the election worker who organizes the election in each district. The document, published by Elections Canada, emphasizes the importance of the returning officer and his duties during Canadian Federal Elections.
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Shaping Canada's Future Together
“Shaping Canada’s Future Together,” is a 1991 booklet that made proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution, by considering it in a contemporary light. The changes included three proposals: “Shared citizenship and diversity,” “responsive institutions for a modern Canada” and “preparing for a more prosperous future.” There is also a French version of the document provided.
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Batir ensemble l'avenir du Canada: Propositions
“Bâtir Ensemble l’Avenir du Canada: Propositions” is a report produced by the Ministry of Supplies and Services in Canada, available in French, which explains the unique Canadian identity and its support to democracy and also provides some suggestions on how the government can better serve its citizens. The document, published in 1991, also touches on government services and public goods.
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Election and Political Party Law
Presidential Election Law - Poland
Presidential Election Law - Poland
Election Material
Constitution
The Constitution Act, Canada 1982
The Constitution Act of Canada (1982)
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Civic Education Material
The Municipal Electoral Map: Mapping out better districts
This one page flyer outlines key points about Canadian electoral maps including, who is responsible for the districting, and if citizens can participate in creation of municipality lines. This flyer was produced in 1989 the same year as municipal elections in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Manitoba. A French language version of the flyer is also included.
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Because every vote counts
“Parce qu’un vote ca compte” is a flyer from 1989, available in a French and English copy, with the objective of informing voters from Quebec, Canada, who are currently residing in a hospital or reception center that they may vote from their room via a “mobile polling station” for the 1989 General Election to elect members of the National Assembly. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides information on how to register to vote in this manner and how to contact the returning officer.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Vous Voulez Vous Presenter Aux Elections?
“Vous Voulez vous Presenter Aux Elections?” is a short pamphlet, available in French, which explains what the requirements are for candidates seeking to be elected to the National Assembly in Canada. The document, published in 1989 by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains to potential candidates how to run in the 1989 Legislative Elections and what the regulations are for the financing of campaigns.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Canada's Electoral System
“Canada’s Electoral System” is a booklet from October 1988, available in both English and French copies, which summarizes the electoral system in Canada in preparation for the 1988 Parliamentary Election. The document, published by Elections Canada, provides an overview of the process of Federal Elections, from the moment the election is called to the actual marking of ballots at the polls.