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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
Representation in the Federal Parliament
“Representation in the Federal Parliament” is a Canadian booklet that was published in 1986, an off year for federal elections. The booklet’s object was to describe the “principal of representation” and how the “electoral districts' boundaries are determined and periodically adjusted.” The literature is broken into two sections, the first section discusses the various adjustments to the representation of the ten provinces and two territories of Canada; the second section describes the readjustment process for the electoral districts' boundaries. There are French and English language versions of the booklet.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
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.
Election Material
Ballot
Canada General Election Ballot 1969
Sample ballot for the Canadian General Election held on 14 September 1969. The sample ballot was for the electoral district of Grandview, Ontario.