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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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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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Student Voter's Guide
“Student Voter’s Guide” is a 1988 leaflet, available in a French and English copy, which seeks to inform students of their various options for voting in the 1988 Federal Elections in Canada. The document, published by Elections Canada, provides information about voting away from home, voting by proxy and what constitutes a valid address to be included on the voter list.
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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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My Favourite Playmate : An Election Simulation for Junior Elementary Classes
“My Favourite Playmate : An Election Simulation for Junior Elementary Classes” is a guide, published by Elections Canada in August 1988, which explains how to run an election simulation for junior elementary classes. The document provides instructions for the exercise as well as diagrams for set up, mock ballots, and games with the objective of teaching the children more about Canadian Federal Elections.
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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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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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Canada at the Polls
“Canada at the Polls” is an election simulation kit, made available by Elections Canada, designed to help secondary school students gain a better appreciation of the right to vote. The document, published in 1988, provides materials such as ballot paper samples and voter lists to conduct this election simulation for Canada as well as explanations of the roles of candidates, voters and election workers.
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Charte Canadienne des Droits et Libertes
“Charte Canadienne des Droits et Libertés” is a charter, available in a French and English copy, which outlines the rights and freedoms of Canadians. The document, signed by Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau in 1981, outlines topics such as language and minority rights, fundamental freedoms, and enforcement of these rights.