The officer of Parliament responsible for overseeing the administrative conduct of all federal elections and referenda. [Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Intermediate Students]

The right to vote. [EC]

On the ballot, voters rank the candidates running in their riding in order of their preference. To be elected, a candidate must receive a majority of the eligible votes cast. Should no candidate get a majority on the first count, the candidate with the fewest votes is dropped, and the second preferences on those ballots are redistributed to the rem [..]

In essence, this system is First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) but with multi-member constituencies where voters can elect more than one representative. In each constituency, voters can cast as many votes as there are seats. For example, if 10 seats are available in a riding, the 10 candidates with the most votes will be awarded seats, even if they do not h [..]

The Cabinet consists of all Ministers who are appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, usually from among the members of the House of Commons. The Cabinet decides the Government's priorities and policies, determines the legislation that will be presented to Parliament, and raises and spends revenues. [Glossary of Parliamentary Te [..]

A person who seeks election to public office. A candidate running in a federal election or by-election is trying to be elected a Member of Parliament. [Elections Canada (EC)]

A geographical area represented by a member of the House of Commons; often called a riding or constituency. [EC] [See also “Electoral district”]

A country that is governed by people who are elected by its citizens to make decisions on their behalf. [Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Younger Students]

The process of choosing a representative by vote. [Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for Intermediate Students]

Every person who is a Canadian citizen and is 18 years of age or older on polling day is qualified as an elector. [Canada Elections Act (CEA)]