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The parallel election program is open to all elementary, middle and secondary schools and there is no cost to participate. Any teacher is eligible to register their school.
By registering your school, you will become the "Student Vote Team Leader", acting as the main liaison between Student Vote and your school. Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email from us. Please make sure to double check your registration record and let us know if any changes need to be made.
Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email from us. Please make sure to double check your registration record and let us know if any changes need to be made. |
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Registered schools will receive the following materials.- Activity resources – Containing a variety of lesson plans, covering the democratic process and informed citizenship. Both elementary and high school level resources are available in both official languages.
- Campaign calendar – A planning guide with a calendar of important dates and suggestions for organizing the project in your school.
- Election operations manual – Detailing polling methods and procedures for Student Vote Day.
- Posters and district maps – To help you and your class increase awareness within your school and understanding electoral boundaries.
- Ballot boxes and voting screens – To use on Student Vote Day.
- Ballots – With the names of local candidates, based on your voting district or municipality. If a referendum is being held, you will receive referendum ballots as well.
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Using the election materials provided, you and your students will facilitate a Student Vote campaign for your school.
The suggested activities are meant to teach the democratic process while building critical thinking and decision-making skills. Devise a schedule to incorporate in-class lessons, take home activities and school wide events.
Use newspapers and online media resources to follow the campaign and research local candidates. Encourage your students to discuss the campaign issues outside of the classroom with family and friends.
Coordinate events to engage the entire student body such as a local candidates’ debate – always a favourite among students! Use posters and morning announcements to help promote the vote. |
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On a designated day before the official election, students take on the roles of Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks to coordinate their own Student Vote Day. Identical to the adult process, each student has an opportunity to vote on the official candidates for election.
The ballots are counted by students at school and submitted to the Student Vote Returning Office. On Election Night, the results are released publicly, broadcast on CBC News and published in regional daily newspapers the following day.
All results must be kept confidential until close of polls on Election Night! |
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