1. Introducing Our Canadian Government

3. What system of government does Canada have ? Federal system of government This means 2 levels of government were created Decision making power was divided between the national (federal ) government and regional (provincial) government based in the capital of each province

4. Federal Responsibilities National defence Foreign affairs International aid Postal service Banking system Marriage and divorce Criminal law Aboriginal affairs

5. Provincial Responsibilities Education Health Some natural resources Charities Licences Highways Provincial courts Provincial police and prisons

6. Municipal Government Who is the mayor of Burlington? Where is his office?

7. Municipal responsibilities Public transit Garbage Water and sewage Snow removal Fire protection Zoning Local police Collection of property taxes

8. Provincial Responsibilities Who is our premier? What party is elected right now? Where is the legislature? Who represents Burlington at Queen’s Park?