Levels of Government
The System of Government
- The Canadian System of GovernmentDiscusses Canada as a parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, and the role political parties play in the parliamentary system.
- The Constitutional Distribution of Legislative PowersListing of the distribution of legislative powers between the federal and provincial governments in Canada.
- How Canadians Govern ThemselvesAn interactive website based on Eugene Forsey's "How Canadians Govern Themselves".
- The Branches of GovernmentAbbreviated synopsis of each level of government.
A Constitutional Monarchy
The Rt. Hon. Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.
- The Crown in CanadaThe role of the Queen as Canada's Head of State, as well as the evolution of the crown over time.
- The Governor General's OfficeInformation as to the roles, responsibilities, history (and more) of the Governor General is provided.
Provincial and Territorial Governments
- Provinces and TerritoriesIncludes discussion of the acts establishing the provinces and territories, the difference between provinces and territories, as well as a table with information about each.
Municipal / Local Government in Canada
- The Federation of Canadian Municipalities
National voice of municipal government. Members include cities, communities, and territorial as well as provincial associations .