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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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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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Shaping Canada's Future Together
“Shaping Canada’s Future Together,” is a 1991 booklet that made proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution, by considering it in a contemporary light. The changes included three proposals: “Shared citizenship and diversity,” “responsive institutions for a modern Canada” and “preparing for a more prosperous future.” There is also a French version of the document provided.
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Batir ensemble l'avenir du Canada: Propositions
“Bâtir Ensemble l’Avenir du Canada: Propositions” is a report produced by the Ministry of Supplies and Services in Canada, available in French, which explains the unique Canadian identity and its support to democracy and also provides some suggestions on how the government can better serve its citizens. The document, published in 1991, also touches on government services and public goods.
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Constitution
The Constitution Act, Canada 1982
The Constitution Act of Canada (1982)
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Because Every Vote Counts: You May Choose Where You'll be Voting!
“Because Every Vote Counts: You May Choose Where You'll be Voting!” is a flyer from 1989, available in a French and English copy, with the objective of informing voters from Quebec, Canada, who have temporarily left their domicile that they may choose to vote in the 1989 General Election to elect members of the National Assembly from a location other than their permanent Canadian address. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, is aimed at students, workers and hospitalized persons; and reminds them to register their names on the electoral list in order to vote.
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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.
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The Municipal Electoral Map: Mapping out better districts
This one page flyer outlines key points about Canadian electoral maps including, who is responsible for the districting, and if citizens can participate in creation of municipality lines. This flyer was produced in 1989 the same year as municipal elections in Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Manitoba. A French language version of the flyer is also included.
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Because every vote counts
“Parce qu’un vote ca compte” is a flyer from 1989, available in a French and English copy, with the objective of informing voters from Quebec, Canada, who are currently residing in a hospital or reception center that they may vote from their room via a “mobile polling station” for the 1989 General Election to elect members of the National Assembly. The document, published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, provides information on how to register to vote in this manner and how to contact the returning officer.
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Vous Voulez Vous Presenter Aux Elections?
“Vous Voulez vous Presenter Aux Elections?” is a short pamphlet, available in French, which explains what the requirements are for candidates seeking to be elected to the National Assembly in Canada. The document, published in 1989 by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, explains to potential candidates how to run in the 1989 Legislative Elections and what the regulations are for the financing of campaigns.