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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.
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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
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Elections for Elementary School Students
“Elections for Elementary School Students” is a booklet published in 1992 that provides an outline for teaching Canadian elementary school students about Canada’s democratic process and political history. The booklet includes sections on elections in Québec, learning activities focused on the electoral process, and a guide that instructs educators on holding elections in elementary schools. There is a French version of the document included as well.
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Elections for Secondary School Students
“Elections for Secondary School Students” is a booklet published in 1992 that presents Canadian secondary school students with information regarding the democratic process in Canada. Included in the booklet are sections on Québec’s political system, citizen participation in the electoral process as well as a guide to holding elections in secondary school. There is also a French version of the document included.
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Your Returning Officer
“Your Returning Officer” is a 1991 leaflet, available in both English and French copies, with the objective of educating readers on the role and importance of the Returning Officer – the election worker who organizes the election in each district. The document, published by Elections Canada, emphasizes the importance of the returning officer and his duties during Canadian Federal Elections.
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Non/Oui Referendum '92
“Non/Oui Referendum '92” is a political pamphlet, available in French, distributed in 1992 by the Director General of Elections in Quebec which provides information on the Referendum vote in Quebec that will take place October 26th 1992. The document contains two separate pamphlets, the first explaining to citizens why they should vote no, the other giving arguments for voting yes. The referendum will decide whether or not the Canadian constitution should be changed in order to honor the Charlettetown agreement. The last part of the pamphlet for “yes” is in English.
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The Referendum Question
“The Referendum Question” is a 1992 booklet, published by Elections Canada, which makes the referendum question available in French, English and several Aboriginal languages. Although the question will only appear in French and English on the official ballot to be voted on in the Referendum of 1992 which decides whether the Canadian Constitution should be renewed, aboriginal voters will be able to bring this booklet to the polls with them.
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Faites votre histoire en Theatre!
“Faites votre histoire en Theatre!” is a pamphlet from 1991, available in French, made in joint production by the National Assembly, the Director General of Elections in Quebec and the Minister of Education in Quebec, that provides plans for theatre activities to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Parliamentary Institutions in Quebec, coming up in 1992. The pamphlet is aimed at middle and high school students in the hope that this ‘historic theatre’ activity will raise awareness of the government system in Quebec.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Your History as Theatre!
“Your History as Theatre!” is a pamphlet from April 1992, made in joint production by the National Assembly, the Director General of Elections in Quebec and the Minister of Education in Quebec, that provides plans for theatre activities to celebrate the 200 year anniversary of the Parliamentary Institutions in Quebec, coming up in 1992. The pamphlet is aimed at middle and high school students in the hope that this ‘historic theatre’ activity will raise awareness of the government system in Quebec.