Elections in Canada

People, Players, and Processes

Tamara Small, Royce Koop

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English

University of Toronto Press
13 August 2025

Elections & referenda; Political parties

Elections serve as a reflection not only of voter choices but also of the historical and legal context of a country's governance. Emphasizing the significant influence of the electoral process, Elections in Canada examines the intricate relationships between voter preferences, historical and legal frameworks, campaign dynamics, political figures, and media platforms.

Organized into five comprehensive sections, the book provides a detailed exploration of Canadian electoral processes. Beginning with a broad examination of election administration, it situates the analysis within a wider democratic and comparative context. The book outlines key institutional building blocks and the unique constitutional and legislative settings that have evolved since Confederation. It analyses national campaigns, constituency campaigns, third parties, and journalists, as well as the pivotal role of political communication, debates, and polling. Reflecting on the diverse landscape of voter participation, the book considers the engagement of women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, and LGBTQ2+ communities. It sheds light on landmark cases, discussing five pivotal elections that had long-standing impacts on the development of Canadian political history.

Ultimately, Elections in Canada draws on a variety of perspectives to provide politics students and instructors with a comprehensive overview of both contemporary and historical Canadian elections.

Edited by: Tamara Small, Royce Koop
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781487551322
ISBN 10: 1487551320
Pages: 277
Publication Date: 13 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tamara A. Small is a professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph. Royce Koop is a professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba.