By Gabi Carney and Hannah Donovan
THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTIC OF GOVERNMENT
Established July 1, 1867
 The constitution act, 1867, is known as the
British North American Act (BNAA)
 Executive Government and Authority over
Canada belongs to the Queen.
 Constitution Amendment, 1993 (New
Brunswick), established the equality of the
English-speaking and French-speaking
communities in New Brunswick.
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CONSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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The constitutional History started in 1763 with the
Treaty of Paris to state the rights of the people after
Britain’s victory over France and Spain.
The principle of the rule of law was defined as no one
is above the law and that laws must exist, as they
uphold society's values.
A Bill of Rights which shall reflect the respect of
Parliament for its constitutional authority and which
shall ensure the protection of these rights and
freedoms in Canada.
COURT SYSTEM
CONSTITUTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS CONT..
Anyone wishing to be a Canadian citizen must
recite a statement and sign the Oath of
Citizenship.
 Parliamentary / Monarchy
 The Crown is the foundation of the judicial,
legislative, and executive branches of
government.
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STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT
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Executive
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all government departments, the armed forces, Crown
corporations and other bodies
It is composed of the Queen (represented by the Governor
General), the Cabinet (a body of high-ranking members of
government that includes the prime minister) and the
administration.
Judicial
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Administers justice by interpreting and applying the law. It
includes judges and the courts and operates independently
from the other branches of government.
STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT CONT..
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Legislative
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the elected law-making branch of government, is made up
of the Queen (represented by the Governor General), the
House of Commons and the Senate. Parliament is
considered to be the highest political institution in Canada's
political system.
Provides a forum for debate of the day's leading political
issues, and has the power and responsibility to create laws.
CANADIAN ISSUES
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The climate crisis
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Economic instability
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Increasing militarism
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A growing gap between rich and poor