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The National Registry of Electors
“The National Registry of Electors” is a leaflet from 1998, available in both a French and English copy, explaining how the National Register of Electors works and what how it benefits Canadian citizens when they vote in Federal Elections. The document, published by Elections Canada, states the benefits of this of this nationwide database of voters – voter registration is no longer a long, costly process.
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An Invitation From the Chief Electoral Officer
“An Invitation from the Chief Electoral Officer” is a flyer published by Elections Canada in 1998, available in both an English and French copy, which advertizes the launch of a CD-ROM called “Exploring Canada’s Electoral System”. The CD-ROM is aimed at student and seeks to educate them about the major aspects of the Canadian electoral system and the historical evolution of voting.
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Canada's Electoral System
“Canada's Electoral System” is a 1998 Canadian publication that presents an overview of Canada’s electoral history. The piece contains sections on the “evolution of the federal vote,” “elections in Canada” and why Canadians should vote. The primary objective of the booklet, published by the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, is to provide readers a more informed perspective on Canada’s electoral process and history. There is also a French version of the booklet provided.
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I can Vote! A user-friendly Guide to voting in Canada
“I can Vote! A user-friendly Guide to voting in Canada” is a civic education pamphlet serving as a guide to first time Canadian voters in order to explain how to vote in Federal Elections and how the electoral system works. The document, published by Elections Canada in September 1997, includes diagrams, pictures and instructions on matters such as marking ballots which will help the readers successfully vote in the 1997 Federal Elections in Canada.
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Information 1997 Federal Election
“Information 1997 Federal Election” is a pamphlet from April 1997, available in both English and French copies, explaining recent changes in registration and voting processes in Canada. The pamphlet was published by Elections Canada to warn readers of these changes so they may successfully participate and vote in the 1997 Federal Election. Changes include new electoral district boundaries, confirmation of voter registration, the emergence of special ballots, and staggered voting hours.
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Instructions de Vote
This document is a two page English and French pamphlet that was produced to guide those voting outside of their electoral districts in the Canadian Federal election held on June 2, 1997.
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Le Vote des Canadiens résidant a l'étranger: Formulaire d'inscription et guide pour le bulletin de vote special
“Le Vote des Canadiens résidant a l'étranger: Formulaire d'inscription et guide pour le bulletin de vote special” is a guide in French and English from 1997 explaining to Canadian voters how to vote in the 1997 Federal Elections if they are not currently residing in Canada. The document, made available by Elections Canada, includes information on eligibility for absentee special ballot voting, instructions on voter registration and the actual application for registration and special ballot.
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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.
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Pour en savoir davantage...Sur le role d'un agent officiel
“Pour en savoir d’avantage…Sur le role d’un agent officiel” is a brochure from 1988 published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, available in both an English and French copy, which explains the role that an Official Agent plays in municipal political financing and the regulations he/she must abide by. A municipal political party or independent candidate designates an official agent to act on their behalf who will then be the only person authorized to order election expenses during the entire election period.
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To Learn More About: Municipal Political Financing
“To Learn More About: Municipal Political Financing” is a brochure from October 1988 published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, available in both an English and French copy, which explains to potential candidates for Municipal Office in Canada how to go about accepting campaign contributions. All political parties or independent candidates planning on running in the Municipal Elections must first obtain authorization from the Chief Electoral Officer.