Canadian Election Firsts

As Canadians start into the third federal election campaign in just over four years, you'll be hearing politicians eagerly claiming historic firsts. Have a look at Canadian Election Firsts to find out about major milestones in the history of Canadian federal elections, from the introduction of the secret ballot in 1874 to giving prison inmates the vote in 2002.

Photo: Canadian Nurses Vote in World War I
William Rider-Rider / Canada Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-002279

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