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 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?

Parliament is Dissolved/The Writ is Dropped

Ridings Hold Nomination Meetings & Select Candidates

Campaigning

Voting

Ballot Tabulation

308 Constituencies in Canada

Minority Government

Majority Government

Cabinet is Chosen/Sworn In

Winners Declared

Prime Minister

Leader of the Opposition

Political Parties Third key player

Explain how this sign could be true.

First Past The Post

Political Spectrum

Political Spectrum

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

• Non-political individuals consider becoming the Chief Elections Officer

• Roles include:• Moderating the debate• Overseeing the casting of ballots and tabulation

• 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)