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CIVIC MIRROR: Elections and Democracy. Why you should care… Should there be a new skytrain built to UBC? Should overseas investors be able to buy property.

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1 CIVIC MIRROR: Elections and Democracy

2 Why you should care… Should there be a new skytrain built to UBC? Should overseas investors be able to buy property in Vancouver? How do we end homelessness in Vancouver? Should teachers have control over classroom composition? Should I get tax credit if my home renovations are energy efficient? Should Canadian military fight ISIS? Should the Northern Gateway Pipeline be built? How easily should immigrants become citizens?

3 Parliament is Dissolved/ The Writ is Dropped Ridings Hold Nomination Meetings & Select Candidates Campaigning

4 Voting Ballot Tabulation

5 308 Constituencies in Canada Minority Government Majority Government

6 Cabinet is Chosen/Sworn In Winners Declared

7 Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition Political Parties Third key player

8 Explain how this sign could be true. First Past The Post

9 Political Spectrum

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11 Elections You will now mingle with your classmates and discuss national issues. With like minded individuals form a political party. KEEP YOUR HIDDEN AGENDA IN MIND! Parties should be like minded! Do not join if it does not benefit you somehow! In your groups: Pick a party name Select a candidate to run for office

12 Non-political individuals consider becoming the Chief Elections Officer Roles include: Moderating the debate Overseeing the casting of ballots and tabulation

13 For Tuesday you should have: Formal typed platform that describes political, social, economic and environmental stances, promises and policies. (1 per party) Posters. (party/candidates) Speeches. (1 per candidate)


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