1. Civics -- Canadian Electoral System
Calling an Election
There are several methods for Calling an Election
- The _______________ says there has to be an Election every _________________ .
- Elections Laws set a ____________________ for every 4 years.
- The Prime Minister can “_______________” the _________________ to call an Election
- The Government ____________________ in the House of Commons; _____________________
A General Election
Unequal Ridings
- Really ________________ elections – An Election in each _________________
Elections Canada Website
- Each election district is approximately ________________ people.
Canada Map - .pdf
First Past the Post Election System
- The Canadian Election System comes from the ______________________ System.
- Named for a ______________ : _____________________ .
- A Very ______________ System where it’s easy to determine a Winner/Government.
- The Political Party with the _______________ the Election.
- Most often – Government Party wins more than ______ of all the seats __________________ Government.
- “_______________________” : Seats are most Important.

2. Civics -- Canadian Electoral System
Canadian Elections : Election Campaign
- The campaign must last at least _________ days.
- There are really 2 Campaigns:
1. __________________ Campaign
- focuses on the ______________ and the ____________ as a whole
- ex. _________________ , _________________ , _________________ .
2. __________________ Campaign
- focuses on the _________________ and the particular ________________ .
- ex. _________________ , _________________ , _________________ .
Conflict for Voters
- Vote based on the Leader? OR Vote based on the Local Candidate?
Canadian Elections - Electoral Rules
- Federal Elections are spread across ____________________ .
- Important that Canadian don’t get “_______________ ” results before they cast their ___________.
- The ___________ or Participation Rate in Canada is about ______%
- _____________ must give their employees an opportunity to Vote

3. Civics -- Canadian Electoral System
FAQ on Voting – Elections Canada
I’m away from my riding on Election Day. ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
I’m homeless at the time of the Election. ____________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
I’m in prison, can I vote? _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
What if I’m in the hospital or long term care facility on Election Day/? ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
I’m working a 12 hour shift? Does my employer have to give me time to vote? ______________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Elections Canada / – Federal Government agency for running elections.
Getting Ready to Vote
- During the Campaign Elections Canada Sends out _____________________
- There are 4 Ways to Vote: _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
- Voter’s must be ________________ with Election Canada before they can Vote.

4. Civics -- Canadian Electoral System
Casting a Ballot - Voting
- Each Riding is further divided into _________________ (schools/churches) for nearby voters.
- Voters must bring _______________ and are checked against a ____________ .
- Voter’s are given a ______________- to Mark in a _____________ .
- The Ballot/their Vote is then placed in the ________________ .
Voter’s Information Card
Voting Ballot