The call: Stay in touch with the candidate, know their phone number.
The transport: try to use a bicycle or bus.
The pamphlet: use the party approved pamphlet, use a pamphlet with
the party policy written clearly.
The map: A riding map or simple street map is a good help to plan the
canvass.
The plan: Chose to cover about a two sided block every half hour.
The house numbers: Major parties use these from the list of electors
to check off voters.
The door: Present one expresssion as the opening statement at each
door the same. Then see where the resident wants this to go, be prepared
with some dialog to carry on a bit. Also be prepared for a slammed door
in the face.
The spoken word policy: If the resident is friendly you can mention
four or five policy items rather quickly. Elaborate the policy into a local
context and be prepared to listen to the resident's issues.
The vote: Count the vote up as a precent of the total vote for the
riding. 700 votes is good, 300 votes is normal, 1,500 votes is near perfect.
But these really mean 2%, 1% and 4% in a typical Canadian riding Federal or Provincial - not sure for other countries.
The benefits: Understanding this complex planet: hopefully listening to the residents
and presenting green policy will also improve your own understanding of
the planet.