January 2001
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Chief Electoral Officer’s Message
Jean-Pierre Kingsley -
The Right to Vote: The Heart of Democracy
Manon Tremblay
The right to vote is inextricably linked to the building of democracy and the affirmation of freedom and equality -
Women and Political Participation in Canada
Manon Tremblay
Reforms are still needed to encourage more women to participate fully in the political process -
Immigrants and Ethnoracial Minorities in Canada: A Review of Their Participation in Federal Electoral Politics
Jerome H. Black
Visible minorities and other ethnocultural groups have increased their participation but still appear under-represented -
Youth in the Electoral Process
Jon H. Pammett
Young people vote at lower rates than older citizens – political and educational reforms could stimulate their involvement -
Referendums in Canada: A Comparative Overview
Tim Mowrey and Alain Pelletier
There have been several referendum votes in Canada, under various rules and jurisdictions -
Louise McKinney: The First Woman Elected to a Legislature in the British Empire
Wayne Brown
She entered the Alberta legislature in 1917 and made history advocating women’s rights and liquor prohibition -
Electoral News in Brief
Details of the 2000 federal general election and other news -
Electoral Facts
Wayne Brown
A federal election involves large numbers of electors, candidates, political parties and election officers
Note:
The opinions expressed are those of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect those of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.