Levels of Government
What are the three levels of government in Canada?
Federal, Provincial, Municipal
What is the name of a formal legal agreement between Indigenous peoples and the Government?
A Treaty
What is one right you have as a Canadian citizen?
Freedom of speech, the right to vote, or equality?
What is the purpose of a political party?
To represent ideas and form a government?
Why is it important to know all of the different provinces and territories in Canada?
Because each province is unique. They have different populations, cultures, resources, and geography, so they need different rules or programs.
Which level of government is responsible for garbage collection services?
Municipal
Name one Indigenous government organization in Canada
Metis Nation of Ontario, Chiefs of Ontario, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, etc.
What is one responsibility you have as a Canadian citizen?
Obeying the law, voting, or helping the community
What is a snap election? Give an example of the one happening this month.
an election that is called earlier than expected—before the end of the regular term - Justin Trudeau stepped down and a snap election was held for Mark Carney.
Name the Capital City of Canada, and the Capital City of Ontario.
Canada: Ottawa
Ontario: Toronto
What are the names of Canada's federal, provincial, and municipal leaders?
Federal: Mark Carney
Provincial: Doug Ford
Municipal: Alex Nuttall
Why do Indigenous peoples have their own self-governance?
Because local officers understand the culture, language, and history of the people they serve.
What is the name of the document that protects your rights in Canada?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Why is participating in elections important and What kind of Government allows you to vote?
Voting is one way to take action on things you care about, Every vote counts – your opinion matters, Every vote counts – your opinion matters
A democracy
What is a Dictatorship? Can you give an example?
In a dictatorship, one person or group has all the power. People don’t get to vote or speak up freely. --> Hitler
What is the building called that the federal government of Canada has meetings in, and what city is it located?
Parliament Building in Ottawa, Ontario
What does it mean when we say the government has a duty to consult?
They must talk with Indigenous communities before making decisions that affect them/impact their treaty rights - Land
Name one of the Fundamental Rights we have in Canada and explain it.
Mobility Rights, Legal Rights, Equality Rights, Democratic Rights, Official Languages of Canada, Minority Language Education Rights
Why do different people support different political parties?
Because they care about different issues such as healthcare, education, money, tarriffs.
What is a social issue? Give an example of one.
focus on the interactions between humans, and the impacts that those actions can have on others
Examples: Bullying, Poverty or homelessness, Access to education, Racism, Gender Equality, Healthcare
Ontario: Driver's License, Education
Municipal: Libraries, Garbage, Water and Sewage
Name the treaty that we are situated on.
Treaty 16
Give 3 examples of how someone can be a good Canadian citizen?
Voting for the party they have similar views with, etc.
Name the FIVE political parties we learned about in Canada.
NDP, Green Party, Liberal, Conservative, Block Quebecois
What is it called when people gather peacefully to show they disagree with a government decision or want change?
Protesting