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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.
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Important Considerations for Prospective Candidates
“Important Considerations for Prospective Candidates” was published in 1991 with the intended goal of educating the Canadian public on the nomination procedure and public duties of menembers of and candidates for parliament. The piece also touches on campaign finance, candidate eligibility and the overall nomination procedure. This document was released in 1991 year in which there were many local and municipal elections throughout Canada. A copy of the document in French is also included.
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Municipal - Candidates: A question of principle
“Municipal Candidates: A Question of Principle” is a leaflet from 1995, available in a French and English copy, which explains how candidates running for office in their municipality should go about financing campaigns and incurring election expenses through the official agent. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides basic information on necessary qualifications to run for office in the 1995 Municipal Election in Quebec, Canada, and states some rules and regulations regarding election expenses and reimbursement.
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Municipal - l'Agent Officiel: une question de principe
“Municipal - l'Agent Officiel: une question de principe” is a leaflet from 1995, available in both French and English copies, which explains to readers that political parties or individual candidates running for municipal office must designate an official agent in order to control finances. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains that the official agent is the only one authorized to incur election expenses for the 1995 Municipal Elections in Canada.
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Municipal - Official representatives: A question of principle
“Municipal - Official representatives: A question of principle” is a leaflet from July 1995, available in both French and English copies, which explains to readers that political parties or individual candidates running for municipal office must designate an official representative to collect campaign contributions. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains that contributions may only be solicited under the authority of the official representative for the 1995 Municipal Elections in Canada.
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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.
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To Learn More About: The Role of the Official Representative
“To Learn More About: The Role of the Official Representative” 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 the role that an Official Representative plays in municipal political financing and the regulations he must abide by. A municipal political party or independent candidate designates an official representative who will then be in charge of collecting contributions on behalf of the party/candidate.
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Election expenses and you
This document contains versions of the pamphlet “Election Expenses and You.” Published in 1987 and 1992 these documents provide information on tax credits for campaign contributions, campaign finance disclosure and political party registration. In 1987 Canada held provincial elections in New Brunswick, the Northwest Territories, and Ontario and a municipal election in Québec. There was a constitutional referendum in 1992 but the next general elections were not until 1993 when Canada held its federal elections on October 25th. French and English versions of the pamphlets are included.
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Financement Politique Quebec
“Financement Politique Quebec” is a leaflet, available in French, which explains the rules and regulations for the financing of campaigns for the September 1989 General Legislative Election in Quebec, Canada. The document, published in 1989 by the Director General of Elections in Canada, outlines the role of the official agent in incurring election expenses on behalf of the party, details what counts as an official contribution, and answers several questions about monetary amounts allowed.