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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.

April 30, 1986

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.

June 30, 1984

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.

December 31, 1980

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.

September 13, 1969