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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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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.
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Canada's Electoral System
“Canada’s Electoral System” is a booklet from October 1988, available in both English and French copies, which summarizes the electoral system in Canada in preparation for the 1988 Parliamentary Election. The document, published by Elections Canada, provides an overview of the process of Federal Elections, from the moment the election is called to the actual marking of ballots at the polls.
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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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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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Your Returning Officer
This brochure explains the role of the returning officer in elections to Canadians.