(DOWNLOAD) "Voter Turnout at Federal General Elections in Canada." by Canadian Parliamentary Review # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free

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Title: Voter Turnout at Federal General Elections in Canada.
Author : Canadian Parliamentary Review
Release Date : January 22, 1998
Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 247 KB

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Formerly with Elections Canada, Louis Lavoie is now a consultant on electoral systems. Possibly the most disturbing aspect of the June 2, 1997 general election was what seems be the start of a downward trend in electoral participation in federal elections from an average of over 75% for many years to 70% in 1993 and just 67% in 1997. This happens at a time when significant changes to increase participation were implemented. Persistent non-voting is on the rise. Is alienation, not just discontent becoming a characteristic of the Canadian electorate? This apparent trend is a serious challenge for parliamentarians. The future of our democratic institutions may depend on their ability to reverse it.