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🏇Canada uses a first-past-the-post system for federal elections, but there are many other ways to elect leaders around t...
10/14/2026

🏇Canada uses a first-past-the-post system for federal elections, but there are many other ways to elect leaders around the world. 🌍

Our latest Voting Around the World article introduces students to a variety of electoral systems and explores the differences between plurality, majority and proportional models.

Written with learners in mind, it breaks down complex concepts in a fun and easy-to-understand way.

Read the article: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/news/voting-around-world-electoral-systems

In 1918, many—but not all—women got the right to vote in federal elections. Exclusions remained for reasons such as race...
10/08/2026

In 1918, many—but not all—women got the right to vote in federal elections. Exclusions remained for reasons such as race, and it took over 40 more years before all Canadian citizens gained equal voting rights.

This Women’s History Month, explore the different perspectives that have shaped women’s voting rights through time and consider whose voices have been included and excluded throughout this history.

Learn more with Voting Rights through Time: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/voting-rights-through-time-0

Our appreciation for teachers knows no bounds! 👏We recognize and value all the work you do to inspire, support and educa...
10/05/2026

Our appreciation for teachers knows no bounds! 👏

We recognize and value all the work you do to inspire, support and educate the next generation of voters—not just today but throughout the year.

Happy World Teachers’ Day, and thank you for your immeasurable contributions to the classroom and our democracy!

Last chance to get involved!⏳ We’re looking for passionate educators from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join o...
09/24/2026

Last chance to get involved!⏳ We’re looking for passionate educators from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join our Advisory Circle of Educators.

Want to learn more? Hear directly from a current member about her experience 👇

Help shape the future of civic education in Canada! Submit your expression of interest by September 27: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/news/call-members-advisory-circle-educators

You may have noticed that municipal and provincial elections are taking place in many parts of Canada. This is the perfe...
09/21/2026

You may have noticed that municipal and provincial elections are taking place in many parts of Canada. This is the perfect time to explore with your students how different elections work.

Help your students learn about the various levels of elections in their community with our Which Election? resource: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/which-election

This International Day of Democracy, encourage your students to explore how Canada’s democratic system fits into a globa...
09/15/2026

This International Day of Democracy, encourage your students to explore how Canada’s democratic system fits into a global context with our Voting Around the World series. 🗺️🗳️

We’ve launched a NEW activity page to help spark meaningful classroom conversations and deepen learning. It includes ready-to-use discussion prompts for each of the student-friendly articles.

Bring democracy to life in your classroom: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/your-classroom/voting-around-world

Which of these activities are you checking off your bingo card this school year?☑Compare electoral districts☑Explore vot...
09/09/2026

Which of these activities are you checking off your bingo card this school year?
☑Compare electoral districts
☑Explore voting rights since 1867
☑Run a mock election
☑Analyze a model for active citizenship
☑Interpret data on voter turnout
☑Experience the effects of voting
☑Understand the three levels of government
☑Consider what makes electoral districts fair

Start exploring our free cross-curricular resources: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/your-classroom/resources

We’re looking for new members to join our Advisory Circle of Educators (ACOE)!As an ACOE member, you’ll:🗳 advise Electio...
09/02/2026

We’re looking for new members to join our Advisory Circle of Educators (ACOE)!

As an ACOE member, you’ll:
🗳 advise Elections Canada on its civic education resources and initiatives
👩‍🏫 connect and collaborate with social studies educators from all provinces and territories
📚 share insights on curriculum development and emerging trends in education
🗣 raise awareness about the Civic Education program in diverse learning communities

If you’re passionate about strengthening civic education and making a difference at the national level, we encourage you to express your interest.

Learn more: https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/news/call-members-advisory-circle-educators
Submission deadline: September 27, 2026

Our team sends a big thank you to all the educators who supported and inspired future voters this school year 💛 Have a w...
06/18/2026

Our team sends a big thank you to all the educators who supported and inspired future voters this school year 💛

Have a wonderful summer break—we can’t wait to see you again in the fall!

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