Provincial Government
Q: What are the elected representatives in the provincial government called?
Members of the Legislative Assembly or MLAs.
What are the rules made by municipal governments called?
A: Municipal rules are called bylaws.
What healthcare services does the provincial government provide?
A: The provincial government offers free healthcare services including hospitals and doctors.
How much of the provincial government’s tax money is spent on healthcare?
33%
How do municipal governments collect money?
A: Municipal governments collect money through property taxes, user fees, and tickets.
Q: Who is responsible for snow removal in cities?
A: Municipal governments are responsible for clearing snow from roads in the winter.
What is the name of the department that runs Saskatchewan’s education system?
The Saskatchewan Department of Education
What unusual bylaw exists in Oshawa?
A: In Oshawa, there is a bylaw that makes it illegal to climb a tree.
Q: What school supplies does the provincial government provide?
A: The provincial government provides school supplies like textbooks and paper to students.
What is the second most expensive service the provincial government provides?
Education
Who votes on municipal bylaws during council meetings?
A: City councillors vote on whether a bylaw should be passed during council meetings.
Q: What services do municipal governments manage?
A: Municipal governments maintain parks, manage waste and water, and fix roads.
Why does the government spend money on healthy living advertisements?
they believe healthier people will need less hospital care
What can happen if someone breaks a bylaw?
A: If a person breaks a bylaw, they might have to pay a fine.
Q: Who hires and certifies teachers in Saskatchewan?
A: The provincial government hires and certifies teachers through the Department of Education.