1. Kelowna Municipal Election 2018
Social Studies 9

2. Part 1: Democracy and Government

3. Municipal Government QUIZ time (don’t worry, not for marks)
There will be CANDY prizes!
All about the municipal government structure in Kelowna

4. 3 Levels of Canadian Government
Federal (Ottawa)
Provincial (Victoria)
Municipal (Kelowna)
VIDEO

5. Federal Provincial Municipal
Question
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
What is the name of the role represented by the Sovereign at this level?
Who currently holds this position?
Governor General
Julie Payette
Lieutenant Governor
Judith Guichon
n/a
What is the official title of the leader at this level of government?
Who currently holds this position and which party does he or she represent?
Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau
Liberal Party
Premier
John Horgan
New Democratic Party
Mayor
Colin Basran
What is the official title of the elected members at this level of government?
How many members are there?
Who currently holds this position for your geographic area?
Member of Parliament (MP)
338
Stephen Fuhr (Liberal)
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) 85
Steve Thompson (Liberal)
Councillors 8
Where does this level of government meet (name of building and city)?
House of Commons
Ottawa
BC Legislature Building
Victoria
Council Chambers
Kelowna
What are two or more responsibilities at this level of government?
Foreign Affairs, Immigration, Currency, National Defence
Education, Health, Environment, Agriculture, Advanced Education
Waste management, libraries, community services, local parks

6. Research Time
Use page 2 in your booklet to research the leadership positions in municipal government
All resources are
linked through
my website and on
google classroom.
Please also complete your platform ideas for Mayor AND School Trustee!

7. Part 2: Educate Yourself

8. What can you do to become an informed voter???

9. How to Choose a Mayoral Candidate
Intro Video
Research Time!
Visit the suggested websites to complete the graphic organizer on page 3
Don’t forget to complete the reflection question too

10. Part 3: Voting Process

11. Elections Question Federal Provincial Municipal
How often are elections held?
At least every 4-5 years
At least every 4 years
Every 3 years
When is the next election?
October 21, 2019.
October 16, 2021
October 20, 2018

12. Voter Turnout Click here for video
Why do you think this was “Rick’s Rant”?
What is his message?
Do you agree? Disagree?

13. Voter Turnout – Federal Voter Turnout – Provincial Voter Turnout – Municipal – 31% – 19% – 33% – 29%

14. Voting Process
What examples can you think of about ways to collect a vote? You might have seen different strategies used by teachers, coaches, friends or family members.
What do we use in Canada for federal, provincial and municipal votes?
Please complete all reflection questions in your booklet.

15. Part 4: Post Election Analysis

16. 2018 OKM STUDENT VOTE Municipal Election Results
Mayor
Colin Basran

17. 2018 Kelowna Municipal Election Results
City Councillors
Maxine Deheart
Gail Given
Luke Stack
Brad Sieben
Mohini Singh
Charlie Hodge
Ryan Donn
Loyal Wooldridge
Mayor
Colin Basran
School Trustees
Lee-Ann Tiede
Norah Bowman
Rolli Cacchioni
Julia Fraser

18. 2019 Student Vote Results Kelowna Results 57% Basran 30% Dyas
Period 1/2
Period 3
Period 5/6
Period 7/8
58% Basran
16% Dyas
21% Kennedy
5% Schewe
62% Basran
33% Dyas
5% Kennedy
0% Schewe
47% Basran
21% Dyas
11% Schewe
56% Basran
36% Dyas
4% Kennedy
4% Schewe
OKM Student Vote
Kelowna Student Vote
57% Basran
27% Dyas
12% Kennedy
4% Schewe
54% Basran
23% Dyas
16% Kennedy
7% Schewe
Kelowna Results
57% Basran
30% Dyas
8% Kennedy
5% Schewe
VOTER TURNOUT 32,132 (UP from 29,783)

19. Reflection
Please complete your final reflection and self-assessment before handing your booklet in.