1. CIVIC MIRROR: Elections and Democracy

2. Why you should care… Should there be a new skytrain built to UBC? Should overseas investors be able to buy property in Vancouver? How do we end homelessness in Vancouver? Should teachers have control over classroom composition? Should I get tax credit if my home renovations are energy efficient? Should Canadian military fight ISIS? Should the Northern Gateway Pipeline be built? How easily should immigrants become citizens?

3. Parliament is Dissolved/ The Writ is Dropped Ridings Hold Nomination Meetings & Select Candidates Campaigning

4. Voting Ballot Tabulation

5. 308 Constituencies in Canada Minority Government Majority Government

6. Cabinet is Chosen/Sworn In Winners Declared

7. Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition Political Parties Third key player

8. Explain how this sign could be true. First Past The Post

9. Political Spectrum

11. Elections You will now mingle with your classmates and discuss national issues. With like minded individuals form a political party. KEEP YOUR HIDDEN AGENDA IN MIND! Parties should be like minded! Do not join if it does not benefit you somehow! In your groups: Pick a party name Select a candidate to run for office

12. Non-political individuals consider becoming the Chief Elections Officer Roles include: Moderating the debate Overseeing the casting of ballots and tabulation

13. For Tuesday you should have: Formal typed platform that describes political, social, economic and environmental stances, promises and policies. (1 per party) Posters. (party/candidates) Speeches. (1 per candidate)