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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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Voting in Canada
“Voting in Canada” is a guide from April 1987, available in a multitude of languages including French and English, intended to inform new Canadians about their right to vote in the upcoming 1988 Federal Elections and how the electoral system works in Canada. The guide, released by Elections Canada, briefly explains voter lists, voting rights and the secrecy of the vote.
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Civic Education Material
Your Returning Officer
This brochure explains the role of the returning officer in elections to Canadians.
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Voter's Guide
“Voter’s Guide” is a flyer from 1984, available in a French and English copy, with the objective of providing basic information about voter lists and Election Day regulations for the 1984 Federal Elections in Canada. The document, published by Elections Canada, also briefly informs readers of the possibility of voting by proxy and of the Canada Elections Act.
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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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Elections Canada
This is a flyer that was used to guide voters during the 1997 Canadian federal elections.
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Exploring Canada's Electoral System
This 1997 CD-ROM provides educational materials related to the Canadian electoral system. The CD was released the same year as the 36th Canadian federal elections. The elections were held on June 2, 1997.
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Civic Education Material
Are you on the List?
“Are You on the List?” is a compilation of several flyers, published by Elections Canada, with the objective of encouraging Canadian citizens to register their names to the voter list in order to be eligible to vote in the Federal Elections on November 27th 2000. The document, published in 2000, includes personal voter information cards, information on how to vote from abroad, and information pamphlets about the election.
Election Material
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Are you on the List? (Collection of Flyers in English, French, and aboriginal languages)
This Elections Canada flyer from 2000 asks citizens to make sure they are on the voter registry. It provides additional information on what to do if not on the list.