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Two principles underlie our system of electoral representation. Firstly, the principle of 1̀ elector, 1 vote', all voters being equal. Secondly, the principle of territorial representation: each elector being represented in the House of Commons on a territorial basis, for instance the electoral district. This publication has been prepared to shed some light on 2 fundamental but little-known aspects of the federal electoral system, namely: the principle of representation in the House of Commons and how the seats are divided among the provinces and territories; and, secondly, how the riding boundaries are determined and periodically readjusted.

This publication contains a territorial map of the Northwest Territories, and an electoral district map and description for each of the two electoral districts in the Northwest Territories. The sources used in the preparation of the maps in this atlas is from Natural Resources Canada. The population figure of each electoral district is derived from the 1991 decennial census conducted by Statistics Canada.

This document presents the report on the conduct of the Federal Referendum of 1992. It covers all the activities that were necessary to the administration of this event. The document specifically focuses on the periods before, during and after the referendum.

This publication contains a provincial map of Newfoundland; a map for the City of St. John's; and an electoral district map and description for each of the seven electoral districts in the province. The sources used in the preparation of the maps in this atlas are from Natural Resources Canada and Statistics Canada. The population figure of each electoral district is derived from the 1991 decennial census conducted by Statistics Canada.

This document presents the report of the Chief Electoral Officer, which covers the administration of six by-elections held on March 25, 1996. Preliminary information has been included on the voting results of the by-elections, together with an account of the evens.