THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADABy Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF GOVERNMENT
Established July 1, 1867 The constitution act, 1867, is known as
the British North American Act (BNAA) Executive Government and Authority
over Canada belongs to the Queen. Constitution Amendment, 1993 (New
Brunswick), established the equality of the English-speaking and French-speaking communities in New Brunswick.
CONSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
The constitutional History started in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris to state the rights of the people after Britain’s victory over France and Spain.
The principle of the rule of law was defined as no one is above the law and that laws must exist, as they uphold society's values.
A Bill of Rights which shall reflect the respect of Parliament for its constitutional authority and which shall ensure the protection of these rights and freedoms in Canada.
COURT SYSTEM
CONSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS CONT.. Anyone wishing to be a Canadian
citizen must recite a statement and sign the Oath of Citizenship.
Parliamentary / Monarchy The Crown is the foundation of the
judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government.
STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT
Executive all government departments, the armed forces,
Crown corporations and other bodies It is composed of the Queen (represented by the
Governor General), the Cabinet (a body of high-ranking members of government that includes the prime minister) and the administration.
Judicial Administers justice by interpreting and applying
the law. It includes judges and the courts and operates independently from the other branches of government.
STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT CONT.. Legislative
the elected law-making branch of government, is made up of the Queen (represented by the Governor General), the House of Commons and the Senate. Parliament is considered to be the highest political institution in Canada's political system.
Provides a forum for debate of the day's leading political issues, and has the power and responsibility to create laws.
CANADIAN ISSUES
The climate crisis
Economic instability
Increasing militarism
A growing gap between rich and poor