Apathy is Boring is a national non-partisan project that uses art, media and technology to encourage active citizenry, outreaching to a broad demographic of youth about how to be more involved in their communities and the democratic process.
The Canada West Foundation is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy research institute dedicated to introducing western perspectives into current Canadian policy debates through: the production and dissemination of objective research to serve as a catalyst for informed public debate; and initiatives for active citizen education and engagement in the Canadian public policy process.
This federal government website details a legislative plan to strengthen accountability in government through democratic reform.
This online resource is provided by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and allows you to look up any MLA in the province. To find information about an individual Member, select a Name or Riding in one of the drop down boxes on the form and then click on go.
Elections Albertas’ mission is to deliver effective non-partisan that meet the electoral needs of Albertans.
Elections Canada is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. International IDEA’s mission is to support sustainable democratic change by providing comparative knowledge, and assisting in democratic reform, and influencing policies and politics.
The information on this website is provided by Elections Alberta. There are currently 9 registered political parties in Alberta which are required to provide updated registration information to Elections Alberta as changes occur.
The Lobbyists Registration System allows users to search for active and terminated registrations listed in the Registry of Lobbyists. Searches can be performed using a full-text search function for specific keywords, or on the basis of lobbyist/registrant name, lobbyist/registrant firm or employer, registration type and status.
Samara is a charitable organization that studies citizen engagement with Canadian democracy. Through their projects they hope to strengthen the health of our democracy and encourage others to do the same. Samara was created out of a belief in the importance of public service and public leadership. They are named for a samara, which is the winged “helicopter” seed that falls from maple, elm and ash trees.The work of Samara focuses on three areas: political leadership; the participation of citizens in public life; and public affairs journalism.
Student Vote is a non-profit, non-partisan organization working with educators to engage young Canadians in the democratic process. Student Vote election and non-election initiatives aim to begin a habit of democratic participation that will last a lifetime.
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The Electoral System of Canada explains how this administrative machinery works at the federal level. It begins with a look at Canada’s parliamentary system and outlines the electoral process, including what happens behind the scenes at Elections Canada, and the role and activities of the agency. The book also outlines the main characteristics of by-elections and referendums, describes how electoral boundaries are re-drawn and summarizes the regulatory framework for political financing.
The Voter Information Service provides information on your electoral district and member of Parliament. Searches can be made using postal codes, candidate names, maps, provinces, keywords, or addresses.
The purpose of this website is to allow voters to register for the first time, or to change existing registration information. You will need an Alberta Driver’s Licence or an Alberta Identification Card for each individual aged 16 or over that you wish to register. Your registration should take less than five minutes to complete. If you would like additional information, please use the Contact Us link on the left or below to reach Elections Alberta staff.
Casting your ballot lets you speak your mind. It lets you be heard. This site shows you how. It’s loaded with information for anyone who wants to know how elections work. You can look up the answers to election basics or go deeper to find information on Canada’s electoral system.
