Governments in Yukon How many levels of government do we have in Canada Can you name them Three Levels of Government Canada is a large country with different needs and interests To serve ID: 541236
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Governments in YukonSlide2
How many levels of government do we have in Canada?
Can you name them?Slide3
Three Levels of Government
Canada is a
large
country with different needs and interests.
To serve
citizens most
effectively, there are three levels of government: FederalTerritorial/ProvincialMunicipal Each level has its own structure of elected representatives and appointed officials, and a unique set of responsibilities.Slide4
Federal
The elected representative at the
national
level is called a
Member of Parliament
(MP).There are 338 elected MPs. They make up the legislative body, which creates or enacts laws for the country.MPs debate and pass laws in the House of Commons in Ottawa. The leader of the government is called the prime minister. Slide5
Territorial
The elected representatives
are called
Members of the Legislative Assembly
(MLAs
)
in Yukon.The territorial legislative body is made up of 19 MLAs.MLAs debate and pass laws at the Yukon Legislative Building in Whitehorse.The leader of the governmentis called the premier
.Slide6
Municipal
The elected representative at the municipal level is called
a
councillor
or
council member.The head/chair of the council is called a mayor.Municipal councils debate and pass laws for the community at the local city or town hall.The size and structure of the council differs depending on the population it represents.Slide7
Indigenous Governments
Indigenous governments
replace, overlap, or share certain responsibilities
with the government of their territory or the federal government.
The term
self-government
refers to a First Nation
or Indigenous
community with control over its own affairs.Slide8
Political Quiz
Leaders:
Who
is the current prime minister
?
Who is the current premier
?Who is the current mayor?Local representatives:Who is our MP?Who is our MLA?Slide9
Three Branches of Government
Legislative Branch
:
Made up of elected representatives (MLAs).
Creates
and amends laws, rules and regulations under territorial jurisdictionExecutive Branch: Consists of the premier and cabinet ministers. Implements and enforces laws, rules and regulations.Judicial Branch: The court system. Responsible for interpreting the law, protecting citizens’ rights, and determining the proper punishment for people who break the law.Slide10
Devolution
The Yukon legislature has not always had control over
its own
regional matters and
responsibilities
but has
gradually received
powers from
the federal
government.
D
evolution
is the
transfer of powers and
responsibilities
from the federal
government
to a territory.
As
the result of devolution,
the Government
of Yukon is now
responsible
for public
lands and
resource
management
over water, forestry and
mineral resources
, among other
regional
decisions.Slide11
Appointed Representatives
As a
constitutional monarchy
, Canada’s head of
state is
a hereditary
sovereign (queen or king) who reigns in accordance with the Constitution. At the federal level, the sovereign is represented by the governor general (GG), who is appointed by the sovereign on the advice of the prime minister. At the territorial level, the Commissioner of Yukon is appointed by the Government of Canada and is Yukon’s head of state.The commissioner is responsible for swearing in
MLAs to
the legislature, swearing in members of the
cabinet, opening
sessions of the legislative assembly and
reading the
throne speech.
No similar role exists at the municipal level.Slide12
Who is responsible for what?
Name the level of government you think is responsible for the following:
International trade
Local parks
Education
Citizenship and
immigrationRoad maintenanceSlide13
Division of Responsibilities
Federal
:
Global affairs, immigration and citizenship, national defence
,
currency, public safety, fisheries and oceans, tradeTerritorial: Education, health and social services, environment, agricultureMunicipal: Road maintenance, water and sewer service, recreation and community facilities, fire protectionSlide14
Final Thoughts
Is government important? Why or why not?
How does government affect your life?
Why is it important to know who your elected representatives are?