Canadian Voter Turnout by Province, 2004 – 2021 (English + Français)

English:
Canadian Voter Turnout by Province, 2004 – 2021
graph by Elections Canada; slow reveal by Jenna Laib (suggested by Aleda Klassen)

Français:
Taux de participation électorale par province, 2004-2021
par Elections Canada; dévoilement progressif — Jenna Laib (Suggéré par Aleda Klassen)

Type of Graph: line graph

Purpose

This slow reveal is designed to support analysis and discussion of both the data and the design choices. The questions in the slide deck invite learners to examine trends, relationships, and possible interpretations. This graph invites students to the estimate and compare values, estimate percentages, and consider trends.

Cette révélation progressive est conçue pour favoriser l’analyse et la discussion, tant des données que des choix de conception. Les questions figurant dans le diaporama invitent les apprenants à examiner les tendances, les relations et les interprétations possibles. Ce graphique invite les étudiants à estimer et comparer des valeurs, à évaluer des pourcentages, et à analyser les tendances.

About This Graph

This visualization is not provided for reuse or redistribution. Readers and educators are encouraged to view the original visualization in its published context.

Cette visualisation n’est pas fournie à des fins de réutilisation ou de redistribution. Les lecteurs et les éducateurs sont invités à consulter la visualisation originale dans son contexte de publication.

Original Visualization:
Elections Canada (elections.ca): Turnout by Province and Territory

Data Source:
Elections Canada (elections.ca): Turnout by Province and Territory

Additional Reading: Wat, Samuel. “‘I lost my legal right to vote’: Booths closed early — or didn’t open at all — in some Nunavik villages.” CBC News: Apr 28, 2025.

In The Classroom

There are many different mathematical connections that can be made to this data and data visualization.

Potential Math Content: line graph, percentages, estimating percentages, trends, comparing values

Potential Content Connections: government, elections, Canada, indigenous people, Indigeneity