2010 Canadian electoral calendar facts for kids
Canada is a large country where people choose their leaders through elections. In 2010, many different elections took place across Canada. These elections helped decide who would represent people in their local towns, provinces, and even at the national level. This list shows some of the important elections that happened that year.
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What Are Elections?
An election is a way for people to choose their representatives. When you vote, you pick someone you think will do a good job. These representatives then make decisions for everyone. Elections happen at different levels of government.
Levels of Government in Canada
- Federal elections: These are for choosing members of the national government in Ottawa. They make laws for all of Canada.
- Provincial elections: These are for choosing members of the government in each province or territory. They make laws for their specific province, like Ontario or Quebec.
- Municipal elections: These are for choosing leaders in cities, towns, and local communities. They deal with local issues like parks, roads, and public services.
What is a By-Election?
Sometimes, an election happens outside of the regular schedule. This is called a by-election. It usually happens when a representative leaves their job early. A by-election is held to pick a new person for that specific spot.
Elections Across Canada in 2010
Here's a look at some of the elections that happened in Canada during 2010, month by month.
February 2010
- 4 February: A provincial by-election was held in Toronto Centre, Ontario. This election chose a new representative for that area in the Ontario provincial government.
March 2010
- 2 March: A provincial by-election took place in Concordia, Manitoba.
- 4 March: Two more provincial by-elections were held in Ontario: one in Ottawa West—Nepean and another in Leeds—Grenville.
July 2010
- 5 July: A provincial by-election happened in Vachon, Quebec. This was part of the 2010 Quebec provincial by-elections.
September 2010
- 13 September: Another provincial by-election in Quebec took place in Saint-Laurent. This was also part of the 2010 Quebec provincial by-elections.
- 27 September: The province of New Brunswick held a general election. This was the 2010 New Brunswick general election, where people voted for all the members of their provincial government.
October 2010
- 2 October: The Progressive Conservative Party in Prince Edward Island chose a new leader in their 2010 Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party leadership election. This is an internal party election, not a public one.
- 18 October: Many cities and towns in Alberta held their local elections. These were the 2010 Alberta municipal elections.
- 25 October: Similarly, cities and towns across Ontario held their local elections. These were the 2010 Ontario municipal elections.
- 27 October: Local elections also took place in Manitoba. These were the 2010 Manitoba municipal elections.
November 2010
- 1 November: Several towns in Prince Edward Island held their municipal elections. These included Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford, and Summerside.
- 3 November: Rural areas in Saskatchewan held their municipal elections. These were for communities known as "odd-numbered rural municipalities."
- 29 November: A provincial by-election was held in Kamouraska-Témiscouata, Quebec.
- 29 November: Canada also had federal by-elections in different parts of the country. These were the 2010 Canadian federal by-elections, choosing new members for the national Parliament.
December 2010
- 2 December: A provincial by-election took place in Conception Bay East - Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- 6 December: Hamlets (small communities) in Nunavut held their municipal elections.
- 13 December: The city of Iqaluit, Nunavut, held a by-election to choose a new mayor.
- 13 December: Hamlets in the Northwest Territories also held their municipal elections.
- 13 December: A territorial by-election was held in Whitehorse Centre, Yukon.
