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Survey of Returning Officers (Returning Officer Report of Proceedings)

Statistical Declines

The table below illustrates elements for which a statistical decline in the level of agreement has occurred in comparison to the results obtained in 2006 during the 39th General Election.
2008
Average Score out of 5
2008 Combined
(Agree : 4 & 5)
2006
Average Score out of 5
2006 Combined
(Agree : 4 & 5)
Q3. The preparations leading up to polling day went smoothly 3.89 71% arrow down to show decrease 4.29 89%
Q1. The 40th General Election went smoothly for me as a Returning Officer 3.84 70% arrow down to show decrease 4.22 82%
Q309. The position of the Aboriginal CRO was well received within the Aboriginal population in my electoral district 3.51 52% arrow down to show decrease 3.70 62%
Q312. The presence of the Aboriginal CRO and the outreach activities they conducted had a positive impact on turnout amongst the Aboriginal community in my electoral district 3.16 39% arrow down to show decrease 3.47 55%
Q317. The position of the Youth CRO was useful in raising awareness among the Youth population 3.90 70% arrow down to show decrease 4.14 81%
Q316. The position of the Youth CRO was well received within the Youth population in my electoral district 3.89 68% arrow down to show decrease 4.07 80%
Q319. The presence of the Youth CRO and the outreach activities they conducted had a positive impact on turnout amongst the youth in my electoral district 3.73 58% arrow down to show decrease 3.90 71%
Q324. The position of the Ethno-Cultural CRO was useful in raising awareness among the Ethno-Cultural population 3.85 69% arrow down to show decrease 4.07 79%
Q322. Recruiting for the Ethno-Cultural CRO position was straightforward 3.68 61% arrow down to show decrease 4.09 84%
Q326. The presence of the Ethno-Cultural CRO and the outreach activities they conducted had a positive impact on turnout amongst the ethno-cultural communities in my electoral district 3.48 54% arrow down to show decrease 4.07 72%
Q334. Recruiting for the AEYP program was straightforward 3.56 62% arrow down to show decrease 3.94 78%
Q335. The salary for the AEYP positions was sufficient 3.34 55% arrow down to show decrease 3.59 65%


The following table presents the aspects for which a significant decline in the level of satisfaction has occurred in comparison to the results obtained in 2006.
2008
Average Score out of 5
2008 Combined
(Satisfied : 4 & 5)
2006
Average Score out of 5
2006 Combined
(Satisfied : 4 & 5)
Q15. Packaging of election material 4.01 74% arrow down to show decrease 4.34 87%
Q10. Overall satisfaction with Elections Canada 3.98 75% arrow down to show decrease 4.05 82%
Q13. Shipping of pre-writ election material 3.92 69% arrow down to show decrease 4.11 80%
Q14. Assembly of election material in lots 3.86 68% arrow down to show decrease 4.26 88%
Q32. E-mail report 3.49 55% arrow down to show decrease 3.70 64%
Q30. Manual provided for staff training 3.20 43% arrow down to show decrease 3.57 57%
Q31. Video for staff training 3.00 40% arrow down to show decrease 3.58 60%
Q90. Lesson plan for Central Poll Supervisors 3.32 47% arrow down to show decrease 3.65 62%
Q91. Ordinary poll - Manual for Central Poll Supervisors - EC 50355 3.28 46% arrow down to show decrease 3.75 67%
Q95. Ordinary poll - Self-directed training program for DROs and Poll Clerks - EC 50358 3.02 37% arrow down to show decrease 3.60 58%
Q93. Lesson plan for DROs and Poll clerks 3.01 38% arrow down to show decrease 3.63 62%
Q92. Training videos, Part 2: Central Poll Supervisors 2.86 36% arrow down to show decrease 3.70 62%
Q94. Ordinary poll - A Manual for Deputy Returning Officers and Poll Clerks - EC 50340 2.83 31% arrow down to show decrease 3.70 63%
Q96. Training videos, Part 1: DROs and Poll Clerks 2.54 26% arrow down to show decrease 3.64 61%
Q109. Training Officer's Manual - EC 10510 3.35 49% arrow down to show decrease 3.81 67%
Q106. Training video for Revising Agents and Supervisors 3.31 46% arrow down to show decrease 3.69 62%
Q144. Ability to meet official deadline for mailing of VICs 3.94 71% arrow down to show decrease 4.11 80%


Lastly, the next two tables recap the elements for which a statistical decline in results has occurred in comparison to the results obtained in 2006.
2008
Average Score out of 5
2008 Combined
(Satisfied : 4 & 5)
2006
Average Score out of 5
2006 Combined
(Satisfied : 4 & 5)
Q256. RO's and ARO's acquisition card (issuance of card, management of expenses, reconciliation, issuing company, problems, limit) 4.19 82% arrow down to show decrease 4.37 89%
Q258. Financial Officer's hours 3.02 40% arrow down to show decrease 3.36 54%


Average Score out of 5 (Optimal Score is 3) 2008
(% who gave a Score of 3)
Average Score out of 5 (Optimal Score is 3) 2006
(% who gave a Score of 3)
Q73. Time allocated for training DROs and Poll Clerks 2.62 34% arrow down to show decrease 2.70 43%