Working Together
Do governments work together to help the community?
Yes, governments do work together to help people facing challenges
Is the clean-up of mining sites is a quick and inexpensive process?
No, it is expensive and takes a long time
Who enforces environmental laws in Ontario?
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
Is only one government responsible for homelessness?
No, all levels of government are responsible for solving the problem of homelessness.
How do community groups work with the government on environmental issues?
Community groups help governments clean up and protect the environment.
Who enforces laws within the local community?
Local Police Force
Do governments work together to solve a community’s transportation problems?
Yes, different levels of government work together to provide Canada’s transportation systems.
What does the church believe is the responsibility of all levels of government?
The church believes that the goal of social institutions, including governments, should be the protection and advancement of all people.
Who enforces laws on railway property or within 500 metres of it?
CP & CN Railway Police
Who helps the local governments build affordable housing?
Federal, provincial and territorial governments provide money to local governments and organizations to help build affordable housing.
What is a jurisdiction?
A jurisdiction is the power to make decisions or laws for an area.
Who enforces laws across all of Canada?
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Do First Nations communities have unsafe drinking water?
Yes, 20 out of 100 homes in First Nations communities have unsafe drinking water.
What emergency occurred in June 2003, in Alberta requiring all three levels of government to work together?
Flood