1. Elections

2. Overall Results for the 2008 general election Overall Election Results PartyElectedLeadingTotalVote Share (%) CON1430 37.63 LIB770 26.24 BQ490 9.97 NDP370 18.20 IND2020.65 GRN0006.80 OTH0000.51

4. Voter Identification at the Polls ► There are three ways to prove your identity at the polling station. ► Option 1  Show one original piece of identification with your photo, name and address. It must be issued by a government agency.  Examples: Driver’s License, Ontario Health Card, or Provincial/Territorial Identification Card

5. ► Option 2  Show two original pieces of authorized identification. Both pieces must have your name and one must also have your address.  Examples: next slide

6. Identity Cards Driver's Licence Health Card Canadian Passport Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Citizenship Card) Birth Certificate Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card) Social Insurance Number Card Old Age Security Card Student ID Card Original documents (with name and address) Utility Bill (telephone, TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water) Bank/Credit Card Statement Vehicle Ownership/Insurance Correspondence issued by a school, college or university Statement of Government Benefits (employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)

7. ► Option 3  Swear an oath and have an elector who knows you vouch for you (both of you will be required to make a sworn statement). This person must have authorized identification and their name must appear on the list of electors in the same polling division as you. This person can only vouch for one person and the person who is vouched for cannot vouch for another elector.  Example: neighbor, roommate

8. At home or away, Canadians have a say! ► If you are eligible to vote in a federal electoral event, you can do it from anywhere in the world. Here's how to apply:  Answer a few questions to determine your eligibility.  Read the instructions for registration. Then access and complete the application form.  Print, sign and send the completed application form along with the supporting documents, as described in the instructions.

9. Can homeless people vote?

10. 10 Reasons you should vote *according to apathyisboring.com ► 1 – Contrary to popular belief, your vote does count! ► 2 - The system is flawed and needs a fixin’ ► 3 – “Doing Nothing” AKA being apathetic leads to nowhere ► 4 - You do pay taxes, don't you? ► 5 – Think the Government doesn't affect you? Well you’re wrong! ► 6 – We need more youth representation and issues on the table ► 7 – Knowledge is Power ► 8 – Voting Leads to Awareness ► 9 – It Feels Good to Vote ► 10 – It is so Easy to Vote

11. Voter turnout rate at general elections since 2000 Date of election Population of Canada Electors on lists Ballots castVoter turnout (%) 2000 (November 27) 28,846,76121,243,47312,997,18564.1 2004 (June 28) 30,007,09422,466,62113,683,57060.9 2006 (January 23) 30,007,09423,054,61514,908,70364.7 2008 (October 14) 31,612,89723,677,63913,929,09358.8

12. ► The Democracy Project, a large study prepared by the Innovative Research Group produced some interesting results:  86 % of youth surveyed are concerned with the current low voter turnout.  86 % of youth surveyed are concerned with the current low voter turnout.  73 % cite that they have not been asked to participate in politics directly by a politician or party.  73 % cite that they have not been asked to participate in politics directly by a politician or party.  89 % felt it was the duty of every citizen to vote  89 % felt it was the duty of every citizen to vote  35 % felt that their vote will not make a difference  35 % felt that their vote will not make a difference  68 % disagreed that that they do not have time to think about politics right now  68 % disagreed that that they do not have time to think about politics right now

13. Donating to a political party ► You can make a political donation to registered political entities only if you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada ► You can give no more than $1,100 in each calendar year to each registered political party. ► You can give no more than $1,100 to each independent candidate for a particular election.

14. Election costs (Canada vs. U.S.A) ► Canada 2008 federal election- $300,000,000 ► U.S. election 2008- $5,300,000,000