Federal 101
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa is Canada’s capital. Located in southern Ontario, it is the fourth-largest city in the entire country.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada?
Justin Trudeau
How many seats did the Green Party of Canada win in the 2021 Federal Election?
2
Who is the leader of the Bloc Québécois?
Yves-François Blanchet
When was the government of Canada formed?
For many years, Canada was simply a part of Britain’s empire. Finally, in 1867, the British North America Act established the Dominion of Canada, which gave the nation its independence.
This Conservative Party of Canada leader served as Prime Minister from February 6, 2006 – November 4, 2015
Stephen Harper
How many seats did the NDP win in the 2021 Federal Election?
25
This politician who served as Leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2006 to 2019
Elizabeth May
The Canadian government is made up of how many levels?
The Canadians essentially have a three-tiered system of government. Those levels are the national, provincial and city governments.
This Liberal Party of Canada leader served as Prime Minister from December 12, 2003 – February 6, 2006
Paul Martin
How many seats did the Bloc Québécois win in the 2021 Federal Election?
33
Jagmeet Singh was elected leader of the federal NDP in what year?
2017
What is the name of the top court in Canada?
As in the U.S., the top federal court is the Supreme Court. It is the highest court in the land, and it sees dozens of cases each year.
Canada has had ____ number of Prime Ministers since 1867
29
How many seats did the Liberal Party of Canada win in the 2021 Federal Election?
159
Who preceded Erin O'toole?
Andrew Scheer
What’s the name of the upper house of the Parliament of Canada?
The Parliament of Canada is made of of two houses. The upper house is called the Senate; the lower is called the House of Commons.
Who was the first and only female Prime Minister of Canada?
Kim Campbell
How many seats did the Conservative Party of Canada win in the 2021 Federal Election?
119
This woman became the first person of a visible minority group to lead a Canadian federal political party with parliamentary representation
Vivian Barbot