Survey of Electors Following the 42nd General Election

Prepared for: Elections Canada
Narrative Report
February 20, 2016
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Contents

• 1. Report Summary
  • 1.1 Voter Awareness
  • 1.2 Elector Communication
  • 1.3 Registration
  • 1.4 Getting to the Poll
  • 1.5 Service Experience
  • 1.6 Accessibility
  • 1.7 Identification at the Poll
  • 1.8 Differences between Subgroups
• 2. Introduction
  • 2.1 Context
  • 2.2 Methodology
  • 2.3 Limitations
  • 2.4 Notes for Readers
• 3. Elector Awareness
  • 3.1 Awareness of Election
  • 3.2 Interest in Politics
• 4. Elector Communication
  • 4.1 Observation of Official Elections Communications
  • 4.2 Electors' Perception of Being Informed
  • 4.3 Contact with Elections Canada
  • 4.4 Knowledge of Registration Requirements
  • 4.5 Knowledge of Online Voter Registration Service
  • 4.6 Knowledge of Voting Methods
  • 4.7 Knowledge of Identification Requirements
• 5. Registration
  • 5.1 Receipt and Accuracy of Voter Information Card
  • 5.2 Method of Registration
  • 5.3 Use of Online Voter Registration Service
  • 5.4 Satisfaction with Registration
• 6. Voting in the General Election
  • 6.1 Self-declared Voter Participation
  • 6.2 Methods of Voting
  • 6.3 Reasons for Not Voting
• 7. Getting to the Poll
  • 7.1 Timing and Convenience
  • 7.2 Travel Method
• 8. Service Experience
  • 8.1 Satisfaction with Polling Location
  • 8.2 Satisfaction with the Voting Experience
  • 8.3 Bilingual Service
• 9. Accessibility
  • 9.1 Knowledge of Services and Tools Available
  • 9.2 Accessibility of Polling Place
  • 9.3 Use of Assistance and Voting Tools
  • 9.4 Satisfaction with Staff
• 10. Identification at the Poll
• 11. Trust in the Accuracy of the Election Results
  • 11.1 Fairness of the Election
  • 11.2 Accuracy of Results in Ridings
• APPENDIX A: Questionnaire

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