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Voter Education

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VE001

Information campaigns performed by
Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Comments: According to the Canada Elections Act, the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada has the mandate to implement public education and information programs. The media, political parties, non-governmental organizations and missions abroad also contribute to the voter information campaigns during federal elections, however, this is not regulated by the Act. Elections Canada has information available to voters on its website in both English and French.
Source: The Canada Elections Act (2015), Clause 18 http://laws.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-2.01.pdf Elections Canada:http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&lang=e
Verified: 2025/03/28
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: a. Continuously
Comments: Even though voter information outreach and programs peak during electoral events, outreach, information and education drives, particularly among groups of electors that are more likely to encounter obstacles in using their right to vote, are carried out by Elections Canada on a continuous basis.
Source: Elections Canada (www.elections.ca)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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VE003

National civic education
Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): a. No
Comments:
Source: Elections Canada (www.elections.ca)
Verified: 2025/03/28
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