Aspects of Citizenship and Government in Canada

Canada's Electoral System

The importance of voting doesn't apply only to federal politics, once you turn 18. Below, you'll find resources for organizing school elections, research materials for essays or projects, and much more.

Canada Votes 2008 - Leaders

The political party that has the largest number of MPPs forms the government, and its leader becomes premier. The premier is the head of government in Ontario.

The late Senator Eugene A. Forsey originally wrote How Canadians Govern Themselves to answer questions that people just like you had about Canada’s system of government.
Now you can see the themes from his book supported by interactive games, videos, pictures and animations or you can view the full text on its own.

Here you will find information about the history of Parliament Hill.

Web site of Elections Canada - Site Web d'Élections Canada.

Information on Canada's prime ministers, written for children in grades 4 to 6. The site includes profiles, photos, games and resources for children and teachers.

Every
year, more than a quarter of a million people enter Canada as immigrants.
They have chosen this country as a land of opportunity or they are
escaping poverty, oppression or war.