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Most & Least Appreciated Elements
Top 10 Statements Respondents Agree With
| 2008 Average Score out of 5 |
2008 Combined (Agree: 4 & 5) |
Section of the Questionnaire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q203. You had enough staff to complete the verification of each nomination paper within 48 hours | 4.64 | 95% | Part 6 |
| Q202. The verification process for nomination papers went well | 4.50 | 92% | Part 6 |
| Q169. The process of Special Ballot Voting went smoothly | 4.39 | 92%  |
Part 5 |
| Q198. Your relationship with candidates in connection with lists of electors was good | 4.44 | 91% | Part 6 |
| Q201.The information in the Returning Officer's Manual about the nomination of candidates was clear and easy to understand | 4.42 | 91% | Part 6 |
| Q179. The Self-Training Kit contained everything required by the special ballot coordinator (SBC) to carry out self-training | 4.24 | 89% | Part 5 |
| Q196. Information provided to candidates was consistent with information sent to you as Returning Officer | 4.29 | 88% | Part 6 |
| Q267. Payments to employees were made in a reasonable amount of time | 4.35 | 88% | Part 9 |
| Q181. The self-training tools permitted the SBC to effectively exercise his/her role with respect to electors wanting to vote by special ballot | 4.21 | 87% | Part 5 |
| Q180. The SBC's Self-Training Guide in conjunction with the SBC Manual allowed the SBC to fully understand the information required to exercise the duties as SBC | 4.18 | 86% | Part 5 |
Top 10 Statements Respondents Agree the Least With
| 2008 Average Score out of 5 |
2008 Combined (Agree : 4 & 5) |
Section of the Questionnaire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q127. The evaluation form completed by Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks immediately before the closing of polls enabled us to gauge people's opinions of their work. | 2.99 | 30% | Part 4 |
| Q314. The Attestation of Residence was understood and well received by Aboriginal electors | 2.97 | 32% | Part 11 |
| Q125. The retention test enabled us to identify which Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks had difficulty absorbing the subject matter | 3.13 | 36% | Part 4 |
| Q126. The evaluation form completed by Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks after the training sessions enabled us to identify gaps in training. | 3.18 | 37% | Part 4 |
| Q194. All candidates attended the meetings | 2.91 | 38% | Part 6 |
| Q312. The presence of the Aboriginal CRO and the outreach activities they conducted had a positive impact on turnout amongst the Aboriginal community in my electoral district | 3.16 | 39%  |
Part 11 |
| Q284. The Poll-by-Poll Result report (EC 10042) was requested by the media | 2.67 | 39% | Part 10 |
| Q82. Amount of computer training offered to you as a Returning Officer was satisfactory | 3.10 | 42% |
Part 4 |
| Q161. Use of a date of birth improved the flow of electors at polling stations | 3.36 | 44% | Part 5 |
| Q160. Use of a unique identifier improved the flow of electors at the polling stations | 3.29 | 44% | Part 5 |
Top 10 Elements Respondents are the Most Satisfied With
| 2008 Average Score out of 5 |
2008 Combined (Satisfied : 4 & 5) |
Section of the Questionnaire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q252. Use of acquisition card as preferred means of purchasing | 4.69 | 96% | Part 9 |
| Q262. Direct deposit option for all employees and landlords | 4.59 | 95% | Part 9 |
| Q246. Availability of the Field Liaison Officer | 4.69 | 94% |
Part 8 |
| Q232. Courtesy of service provided by ECSN | 4.47 | 92% |
Part 8 |
| Q192. Processing of nomination deposits | 4.42 | 92% | Part 6 |
| Q17. Services of Canada Post (re: delivery of computer equipment) | 4.47 | 91% | Part 2 |
| Q89. Rules governing partisan activities for election staff | 4.43 | 91% | Part 4 |
| Q11. Overall satisfaction with your Field Liaison Officer | 4.54 | 91% |
Part 1 |
| Q207. Process of validation of results | 4.30 | 90% |
Part 7 |
| Q251. My Field Liaison Officer was available to handle questions from the media | 4.52 | 90% |
Part 8 |
Top 10 Elements Respondents are the Least Satisfied With
| 2008 Average Score out of 5 |
2008 Combined (Satisfied : 4 & 5) |
Section of the Questionnaire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q96. Training videos, Part 1: DROs and Poll Clerks | 2.54 | 26% |
Part 4 |
| Q94. Ordinary poll - A Manual for Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks - EC 50340 | 2.83 | 31% |
Part 4 |
| Q272. EMS as a tool for scheduling your work | 2.99 | 35% | Part 10 |
| Q92. Training videos, Part 2: Central Poll Supervisors | 2.86 | 36% |
Part 4 |
| Q95. Ordinary poll - Self-directed training program for DROs and Poll Clerks - EC 50358 | 3.02 | 37% |
Part 4 |
| Q281. Do you find EMS useful? | 2.85 | 37% | Part 10 |
| Q282. Do you think EMS should continue to be used? | 2.88 | 38% | Part 10 |
| Q93. Lesson plan for DROs and Poll clerks | 3.01 | 38% |
Part 4 |
| Q51. GeoExplore (functionalities and usefulness) | 3.18 | 39% | Part 3 |
| Q31. Video for staff training | 3.00 | 40% |
Part 2 |
Top 5 Elements Respondents found the Most Useful
| ROPS / SITES | 2008
Average Score out of 5 |
2008 Combined
(Useful: 4 & 5) |
Section of the Questionnaire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q188. For the automated production of the list of polling locations | 4.46 | 91% | Part 5 |
| Q187. For the automated production of the Notice of Advance Poll | 4.44 | 91% | Part 5 |
| Q189. For the automated production of the Notice of Election by Elections Canada | 4.40 | 89% | Part 5 |
| Q190. For the automated production of the Grant of a Poll by Elections Canada | 4.40 | 89% | Part 5 |
| Q186. For the automated production of the Notice of Mobile Poll | 4.28 | 86% | Part 5 |
Top 5 Elements Respondents found the Least Useful
| SITES (Web Application) | 2008
Average Score out of 5 |
2008 Combined
(Useful: 4 & 5) |
Section of the Questionnaire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q59. For moving a poll from one site to another | 3.93 | 72% | Part 3 |
| Q57. For modifying the information on existing sites | 3.90 | 69% | Part 3 |
| Q60. For determining polling stations on reserves | 3.78 | 66% | Part 3 |
| Q61. For determining polling sites in student residences | 3.64 | 58% | Part 3 |
| Q58. For deleting sites that are no longer used | 3.42 | 56% | Part 3 |