Comparative Provincial Election Project Survey, 2011-2014

The Comparative Provincial Election Project (CPEP) seizes an unprecedented opportunity to study the quality of democracy in each Canadian province. Fixed election dates in 2011-2014 have provided researchers with a natural laboratory for coordinated, relatively-controlled, and replicable comparison of provincial politics in Canada. With a view to both understanding and helping Canadians to address the country's deteriorating civic culture, the research team will use its combined expertise to assess whether the depth of Canada's "democratic deficit" differs from province to province, and provide explanations for any variations. Answers to these queries will provide valuable lessons for academics, officials, and citizens intent on increasing the level of political engagement and satisfaction across Canada.