Levels of Government
This level of government controls education
What is the provincial government
Canada’s system of government is called this, because our citizens get to vote for people to represent their ideas and opinions.
What is democracy?
This document, signed in 1982, enshrines in law equal rights for all Canadian citizens.
What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
Canadians first celebrated this event on July 1, 1867.
What is Canada Day
This person is the head of a provincial or territorial government.
Who is the the Premier
If you were upset to hear the local library is closing, you would complain to this level of government.
What is the municipal government?
These are usually the 3 most popular political parties in Canada.
What are the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP?
People hoping to become Canadian citizens must live in our country for at least this long
What is three years
Visitors to Canada often expect to see a member of this organization riding a horse!
What is the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) or the Mounties
This document must pass 7 steps before becoming law
What is a bill
If you wanted to send a birthday present to your cousin in another province, this level of government would get it there safely.
What is the federal government?
Citizens who want to represent their neighbours in an election are known as this.
What are candidates?
People who leave their home countries to live in the safety of Canada are called this.
What are refugees
In May 1994, this became Canada’s official summer sport.
What is Lacrosse
This is paid each year by anyone who earns an income in Canada.
What is income tax
The head of this level of government is known as a mayor, or reeve.
What is the municipal government?
This political party with the second highest number of votes is called this.
What is the Official Opposition?
Canadian citizens are asked to balance these two concepts in order for the country to work smoothly.
What are rights and responsibilities
Although she is no longer alive, this Canadian holiday honours a member of the British royal family.
What is Victoria Day (Queen Victoria)
Members of Parliament meet in this section of the Parliament building to discuss important issues.
What is the House of Commons
This level of government issues driver's liscences and health cards
What is the provincial government?
This is the time period before an election when candidates make their views known to voters.
What is a campaign?
People hoping to immigrate to Canada must first apply to become this.
What is a permanent resident
This day was originally developed as a way for people to give gifts to their servants in 19th century England.
What is Boxing Day
People who work for the federal, provincial, or municipal government are known as this
What are public or civil servants