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History of the vote in Canada.: SE3-36/1997E

This book spans the history of the vote in Canada from the first election held in Nova Scotia in 1759 to the present. With fascinating quotes, anecdotes and images of historical documents and artifacts, the evolution of Canada's democratic electoral process unfolds in this richly illustrated publication. The rights of women, aboriginal peoples, religious and racial minorities are revealed in context with voting. Changes in voter eligibility and methods of voting are also examined. Includes a chronology, index and bibliography.

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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Elections Canada.
TitleHistory of the vote in Canada.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatPhysical text
Note(s)
  • This publication is out of date and no longer available in print.
  • "The volume documents the 200-year process by which Canadians overcame exclusions from the franchise and barriers to voting to achieve a universal, constitutionally entrenched right to vote."--Preface.
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa : Elections Canada, 1997.
BindingSoftcover
Descriptionxviii, 109 p. : coloured ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN0-660-16172-9
Catalogue number
  • SE3-36/1997E
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