Aspects of Government in Canada

Links to Learning
These web-based student learning activities are based on the Ontario curriculum and are formatted to be "printer -friendly" so they can be used as recording sheets by students as well as providing direct links to the web pages.
Answer keys are available to teachers by using the Contact page.

The Federal Government (available as a Word document, federal2.doc)
Learn about the components of the federal government.

Government Responsibilities (available as a Word document, responsibilities.doc)
What are the responsibilities of the 3 levels of government? How would they cooperate when dealing with a natural disaster?

Services
What services does the federal government provide? Use a web site that will inform you and then try an on-line quiz to test your knowledge.

Rights and Responsibilities (available as a Word document, rights.doc)
Canadian citizens are guaranteed certain rights. Along with those come responsibilities. Find out about both.

Citizenship (available as a Word document, citizenship.doc)
How do immigrants apply for citizenship and become Canadian citizens. Learn about who is eligible and the steps to follow.

Early Prime Ministers (available as a Word document, pm.doc)
Try a "scavenger hunt" through a web site about Canadian prime ministers.