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The Role and Structure of Elections in Canada
“The Role and Structure of Elections in Canada” is a May 1996 report of Canada’s electoral system, available in both French and English, meant to provide professional advice and assistance to countries in the Caribbean region that are in the process of developing democratic institutions. The document gives an overview of the legislation behind the Canadian electoral system, explains the access to elections and voting, and states the mission and goals of the Elections Canada organization – who originally published the document.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
The Register of Electors Project
“The Register of Electors Project” is a report from March 1996, published by Elections Canada, which summarizes the research and results of the Register of Electors Project where the possibility of setting up an automated national register of electors in Canada was examined – the report concludes that the project is both feasible and cost-effective.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Connaissez vos Droits
“Connaissez vos droits” is a booklet from 1996, available in French, with the objective of providing support to human rights NGOs in Guinea by informing citizens of their rights. The document, published by the Guinean Organization for the Defense of Human Rights, is made up of images and different sections that explain the right to a fair trial, what an illegal detention is, and the rights of a prisoner in Guinea.
Publication
Report/Paper
Republic in Transition: 1995 Elections in Tanzania and Zanzibar, IFES Observation Report
The goal of the report is to make a positive contribution to both the domestic and international audiences' understanding of the Zanzibar and Tanzania elections, so that a more accurate evaluation can be made of the fairness and legitimacy of the 1995 electoral process, and so that procedural problems and systemic weaknesses can be identified for correction in future multiparty elections in Tanzania.
November 30, 1995
Election Material
Ballot
Tanzania Parliamentary Ballot 1995 #2
Two ballots used in the Parliamentary elections held in Tanzania on 29 October 1995. The main parties in the first round of the election were the Chama Cha Mapinduzi and the National Convention for Construction and Reform - Mageuzi.
Election Material
Ballot
Tanzania Presidential Ballot 1995 #1
Document showing the English translation of the 29 October 1995 ballot used for general elections in Tanzania. The 1995 general election was the first in Tanzania since the lifting of the ban on political parties other than the Chama Cha Mapiduzi.
Election Material
Ballot
Tanzania Ballots 1995
Collection of ballots from the 1995 general election in Tanzania. The 1995 election marked the first multi-party elections in Tanzania. The first ballot was for the Presidential election, where the main candidates were Benjamin MKAPA and Augustine MREMA. The following two ballots are for National Assembly elections.
Election Material
Ballot
Tanzania Paliamentary Ballot 1995
Sample Parliamentary ballot used for the 29 October 1995 general election in Tanzania. The ballot listed the candidate, their party, and a photo.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Constitution of Zanzibar 1984
Constitution of Zanzibar 1984
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Non/Oui Referendum '95
“Non/Oui Referendum '95” is a political pamphlet, available in French, distributed by the Director General of Elections in Quebec in 1995 which provides information on the Referendum vote in Quebec that will take place October 30th 1995. The pamphlet calls to all citizens of Quebec to pronounce themselves on the future of Quebec, as the referendum will decide whether Quebec should become a sovereign nation, separate from Canada. The pamphlet describes the history of this issue, provides arguments why the public should vote yes at the referendum, and what will happen if it passes. Parts of the pamphlet are made available in English.