1. Civics
Levels of Government

2. Where it all began
In 1867 four colonies of Britain decided they would get together and make a country
They had to decide how to set up their government and who would do what

3. The B.N.A. Act This British law set up the Canadian government
It outlined what the federal, provincial and local governments would be responsible for

4. Federal Responsibilities
The Federal Government is responsible for issues that affect the entire country.
These include money, defence, postal services, immigration, criminal law, Native peoples, foreign relations and communication

5. Provincial Responsibilities
The Provincial or Territorial governments take care of issues particular to a province or territory
These include health and welfare, education, alcohol consumption, drivers’ licences, provincial highways, hospitals and natural resources

6. Municipal or Local Responsibilities
Provincial governments set up local governments for towns and cities
Their responsibilities include fire departments, streets and roads, water and sewage, libraries, garbage collection and local transit

7. The Flexibility of Democracy
Since 1867 there have been many changes
Federal, provincial and local governments try to work together to help Canadian with those changes
Your taxes go to all three levels of government to help pay for the services they provide.