1. Levels of Government Each level is responsible for different services
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
Each level is responsible for different services
LEVELS OF GOVT CLIP

2. Federal Govt Governs all of Canada Located in Ottawa
Canadian Parliament Building
LFEDERAL LAWS AND REGUALTIONS

3. Federal Responsibilities
Examples: Foreign policy, immigration, taxation, currency, criminal laws, transportation, national defense, Aboriginal Peoples, postal system, employment insurance

4. Provincial Govt BC Provincial Govt is located in Victoria
Governs a Province or Territory
BC Provincial Govt is located in Victoria
PROV LAWS AND REGULATIONS

5. Provincial Responsibilities
Examples: Education, Health Care, provincial taxation, provincial police, management of natural resources, roads and bridges, housing

6. Municipal Govt -Vancouver City Hall -Govt at a local/city level
Vancouver = Mayor Gregor Robinson Develops polices and By-laws

7. Municipal Responsibilities
Examples: Local police, local schools, fire departments, public transport, building permits, parks and rec, garbage and recycling collection
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Government Levels

8. Aboriginal Self-Government
Band Council
Leader = Chief
Deals with matters internal to the community
Deals with federal ministers on issues regarding the band lands
Why are Aboriginal Self-Governments needed?
like licenses, education, impediments to band lands -Aboriginal nations fighting for their right to self government: As aboriginals had their own government systems in place prior to Europeans arriving in Canada
-These aboriginal governments systems were pushed aside and destroyed by colonial government (turned Canadian government)
-Need for consult between Canadian Govt and Aboriginals in matter that affect Aboriginal rights, values, traditions, and land