Canada's Electoral System Research Paper

An election is essential because it gives an opportunity for people to choose who they would like to represent them, which is an important aspect of the democracy that is based on all people having the same rights and having the country ruled by the people. Canada's electoral system is a first-past-the-post which divides the country into 338 ridings and the election must be held at least every 5 years. The day the writ, calling for an election, is issued is called the Day 0, when the election begins and it usually lasts 51 days. The process is mainly divided into 3 parts; the period between the election call and election day, election day, and wrap-up.
The very first process of the election begins when the government asks the Governor General to call an election because the term is nearing end of 5 year cycle or there is a lose vote on a bill, also known as a vote of non-confidence, in the House of Commons. The Governor General then issues proclamations dissolving Parliament and directing that the writs of election be issued by the Chief Electoral Officer, marking Day 0. Afterward, the returning officers open their offices to provide the services that will enable electors to exercise their right to vote, receive candidates' nomination papers and deposit of $ 1000.00, and print the regular ballots. By law, election day …show more content…
Advance voting is available for those who work or go to school and registration is not needed in order to vote. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, the 10th, 9th, 8th and 7th days before election day are designated for advance voting. On Day 28, general voting is held and it is the day when most people vote. Subsequently, ballots are counted and preliminary results are