Did You Know?

Voting helps us pick our leaders!

What is Voting?

Voting is when people pick leaders.

Why is it Important?

It helps us have a say in rules.

What 2009 Canadian Electoral Calendar Does

It shows when to vote.

It tells us who can run.

It helps plan the vote day.

It shows who wins the vote.

It helps keep track of time.

It helps us know the rules.

More About 2009 Canadian Electoral Calendar

In 2009, Canada had a vote for leaders. This was a chance for all to pick who they want. The vote helped change the way things work. It was a big deal for the whole country.

Voting is part of our life. It helps us have a say in what happens. When we vote, we show what we want. It makes our voices heard.

In the future, more votes will come. Each vote is a chance to pick who leads us. It is fun to learn about voting!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["2009 Canadian Electoral Calendar"] --> B["Election Date: October 14, 2008"] B --> C["Parliament Dissolved: September 7, 2008"] C --> D["Campaign Period: September 7 - October 13, 2008"] D --> E["Voting Day: October 14, 2008"] E --> F["Results Announced: October 14, 2008"] F --> G["New Government Formed: October 30, 2008"]

What Do These Words Mean?

electoral:related to elections
calendar:a system for organizing days and events
Canadian:related to Canada, a country in North America
2009:the year two thousand nine
topic:the subject or main idea being discussed