Canada's Electoral System

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• FOREWORD
  
  
• WHY WE VOTE
  
  
• THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM
  
  
• Representation in the House of Commons
• First past the post
• Non-partisan election officers
• Everyone must have access
  
  
• EVOLUTION OF THE FEDERAL VOTE
  
  
• Elections since Confederation
• Prime Ministers since Confederation
  
  
• ELECTIONS CANADA
  
  
• The Chief Electoral Officer
• The mandate of Elections Canada
• The organization of Elections Canada
• The Commissioner of Canada Elections
• The Broadcasting Arbitrator
• Returning officers
  
  
• THE ELECTORAL PROCESS
  
  
• The National Register of Electors
• Preparations
• Election countdown
• Conducting an election
• The results
• Election financing and post-election reports
• By-elections
• Referendums
  
  
• LOOKING AHEAD
  
  
• SUGGESTED READING