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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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Pour en savoir davantage...Sur le role d'un agent officiel
“Pour en savoir d’avantage…Sur le role d’un agent officiel” is a brochure from 1988 published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, available in both an English and French copy, which explains the role that an Official Agent plays in municipal political financing and the regulations he/she must abide by. A municipal political party or independent candidate designates an official agent to act on their behalf who will then be the only person authorized to order election expenses during the entire election period.
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To Learn More About: Municipal Political Financing
“To Learn More About: Municipal Political Financing” is a brochure from October 1988 published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, available in both an English and French copy, which explains to potential candidates for Municipal Office in Canada how to go about accepting campaign contributions. All political parties or independent candidates planning on running in the Municipal Elections must first obtain authorization from the Chief Electoral Officer.
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To Learn More About: The Role of the Official Representative
“To Learn More About: The Role of the Official Representative” is a brochure from October 1988 published by the Director General of Elections in Quebec, available in both an English and French copy, which explains the role that an Official Representative plays in municipal political financing and the regulations he must abide by. A municipal political party or independent candidate designates an official representative who will then be in charge of collecting contributions on behalf of the party/candidate.
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Guide de L'Electeur Etudiant
“Guide de L'Electeur Etudiant” is a 1988 guide published in both French and English by Elections Canada that seeks to explain the voting process to students – thus encouraging those of age to vote in the upcoming Federal Elections in 1988. Information on voting includes how to check one’s name is on the voter list, where to vote, and how to vote by proxy.
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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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Canada at the Polls
“Canada at the Polls” is an election simulation kit, made available by Elections Canada, designed to help secondary school students gain a better appreciation of the right to vote. The document, published in 1988, provides materials such as ballot paper samples and voter lists to conduct this election simulation for Canada as well as explanations of the roles of candidates, voters and election workers.
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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.