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In 2007, the United Nations officially declared September 15 as the International Day of Democracy. This date commemorates the support by the UN, in 1997, of the government effort to promote democracy and democratic rights worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, international organizations, states and cities celebrate the International Day of Democracy by organizing events and activities to involve their citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Élections Montréal<\/span> is proud to commemorate the International Day of Democracy of September 15, 2023, with activities focusing on citizen participation and elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about our program and register now :<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 1pm to 2:30pm <\/strong>: participate in the meeting with the “Table de concertation des aînés de l’Île de Montréal”. Contact us at elections@montreal.ca or call us at (514) 872 – 8683 to register. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Friday, September 15, 2023, from 1pm to 3 pm<\/strong> : join our online conference entitled “Municipal Elections in large cities: challenges and solutions” with the participation of four of the biggest canadian cities electoral administrations: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. To register, click here or email us at elections@montreal.ca<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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