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Introducing Our Canadian Government. CHV20. What is Canada’s Constitution?. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It has two important tasks : It outlines the structure for governing a nation It defines and limits which government authorities have what power. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introducing Our Canadian Government
CHV20
What is Canada’s Constitution?
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land
It has two important tasks:
1. It outlines the structure for governing a nation
2. It defines and limits which government authorities have what power
Federal (Canada) Provincial (Ontario) Municipal (Oakville)
The 3 Levels of Canadian Government
In Canada, power and responsibility for making laws, regulations, and policies is divided between 3 levels of Government:
The 3 Levels of Canadian GovernmentMunicipal Government
Public TransitOakville Buses, TTC Garbage collection and disposal services Water and sewage Snow removal Fire protection servicesIncluding EMS - 911 Zoning land Local police servicesHalton Police Collection of property taxes and fees for many licenses
Provincial Government
EducationPublic and Separate (Catholic) Health services, hospitalsHealth Cards Some natural resources, environmental issuesNew environmental disposal fees (ie. Home Depot, paint) Charities LicensesDriver’s License HighwaysQEW, 401 – maintenance and construction Provincial Court system Marriage and Divorce Processes Provincial police, prisonsIe. OPP GO Trains
Federal Government
National defence Foreign Diplomacy International Trade Aboriginal Affairs Postal Service Banking Systems Criminal Law Marriage and Divorce Law
The 3 Levels of Canadian Government
ACTIVITY
Sort the responsibilities listed on your handout according to which level of government you think is
in charge of each.
The 3 Levels of Canadian Government
THREE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT – Answer Key
Place the following items in the appropriate column below.
Municipal
- Location of shopping - Traffic signs - Halton Regional Police - Snow plough routes - Garbage pick up - Property tax - Town hall - Hydro
Provincial
- Garth Webb Secondary School
- Oakville Trafalgar Hospital
- Marriage Certificate
Federal
- Sending a letter - Embassy - Murder - Army - Terrorists - Treaty negotiations - Marijuana laws - Divorce Act - Immigration - Royal Bank
Government in the News
• With a group, search through a current newspaper and find one story dealing with an issue that falls under the jurisdiction of your assigned level of government.
CANADA
Our democracy.Our Federal Level of government.
The Traditions of Our Parliamentary System
• Canada’s government is modeled after the government of Great Britain.
• Canada’s HIGHEST decision-making body is its Parliament.
• Canada’s Parliament consists of the Queen (who is represented in Canada by the governor general); the Senate, and the House of Commons
Constitutional Monarchy
• A government in which the monarch has only the powers laid out in the nation’s constitution and laws.
• Queen Elizabeth II exercises very little power in Canada, but she is still Head of State in accordance with tradition.
The Governor General (David Johnston)
The Queen’s Representative in the Federal Government
Appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Canadian government
Functions include:
• Opens parliament; reads the Speech from the Throne• Greets foreign leaders and dignitaries • Formally acknowledges outstanding contributions of
Canadians with awards and medals• Ensures that Canada has a government (calls elections).
Canada’s Parliament
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
“Executes” the policies created by the legislative branch
Proposes bills, debates, and creates/changes/repeals laws
Interprets & enforces laws; ensures new laws are constitutional
Canada’s Parliament
Executive “Executes” the policies created by the legislative branch
Queen (Governor General)
Cabinet
Prime Minister
Civil Service
Our head of state; the queen inherits her title
An elected MP; Leader of the party in power
MPs appointed by the PM to be in charge of certain ministries
People who work in government offices; the front line
Canada’s Parliament
Legislative Proposes bills, debates, and creates/changes/repeals laws
Queen (Governor General)
Senate
House of Commons
Provides “Royal Assent” – the final signature
in the creation of a law
Appointed on the the recommendation of the PM; provides “sober second thought” on
legislation after it passes through the House
The elected Members of Parliament who propose bills, debate, and create/change/repeal
laws
Canada’s Parliament
Judicial Interprets & enforces laws; ensures new laws are constitutional
• Administers justice by interpreting and applying the law.
• Includes judges and the courts • Independent from the other branches • Includes the Supreme Court of Canada, the
Federal Court, and the Provincial Courts
Canada’s Parliament• The legislative branch creates a
law about when people can fish.
• The executive branch sets up various ministries and licensing agencies that restrict fishing activity.
• The judiciary tries people that break the law and decides on an appropriate punishment.
Recap: Structure of Canadian Government
Canada’s Parliament
With a partner, complete the Branches of Government activity sheet by circling the letter corresponding to the branch of government responsible for several government activities.
L = LegislativeE = ExecutiveJ = Judicial
