At a glance
In this activity, students:
- reflect on the different communities they belong to and then consider the idea of their electoral community
- examine their own federal electoral district and compare it to at least one other, using maps and fact sheets
- consolidate their learning by considering questions like which electoral community is easier to represent in Parliament
Big idea: Each federal electoral district has its own election. The community of voters chooses one candidate to represent the whole district in Parliament.
Subjects: This activity is designed for a geography, social studies, civics or citizenship class.
Level: Secondary
Time needed: 60 minutes
Last updated: February 2025
Additional information
There are currently 338 federal electoral districts in Canada. New electoral districts will come into effect at the next general election.
This activity includes 343 fact sheets, one for each district under the new electoral boundaries.