1. Government – Levels and Branches

2. Each Level of Government has: An Executive Branch – role? An Executive Branch – role? A Legislative Branch – role? A Legislative Branch – role? And a Judicial Branch – role? And a Judicial Branch – role?

3. What are the… The 3 Branches of Government? The 3 Branches of Government? From the last slide? From the last slide? What are the 3 Levels of Government? What are the 3 Levels of Government? Hint: Think locally and move to the national level… Hint: Think locally and move to the national level…

4. Local or Municipal Government Executive… Executive… Mayor (Chris Spearman) Mayor (Chris Spearman) elected position elected position Main spokesperson for the city Main spokesperson for the city Legislative… Legislative… City Council (aldermen) - elected City Council (aldermen) - elected Judicial… Judicial… City of Lethbridge Courthouse City of Lethbridge Courthouse

5. Provincial Government Executive… Executive… The Lieutenant-Governor (Don Ethell) is the Queen’s representative in the province. (appointed) The Lieutenant-Governor (Don Ethell) is the Queen’s representative in the province. (appointed) Premier (Rachel Notley) – is the main spokesperson for the province - elected Premier (Rachel Notley) – is the main spokesperson for the province - elected She appoints a Cabinet to help her lead She appoints a Cabinet to help her lead Legislative… Legislative… MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) are elected and sit in The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) are elected and sit in The Alberta Legislature in Edmonton Judicial… Judicial… The Provincial Court of Alberta The Provincial Court of Alberta

6. Lt-Gov. Donald Ethell Donald Ethell One of Canada’s most decorated peacekeepers One of Canada’s most decorated peacekeepers 14 different peacekeeping operations 14 different peacekeeping operations Humanitarian work: ex: AIDS and starvation in Africa Humanitarian work: ex: AIDS and starvation in Africa Norman Kwong: Alberta’s Lt-Gov from 2005 - 2010 Alberta’s Lt-Gov from 2005 - 2010 the first Chinese Canadian to play in the CFL the first Chinese Canadian to play in the CFL won four Grey Cups won four Grey Cups was named Canadian Athlete of the Year in 1955. He was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 1969 and entered the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1975. He was also named a member of the Order of Canada in 1998. was named Canadian Athlete of the Year in 1955. He was inducted into the CFL Hall of Fame in 1969 and entered the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1975. He was also named a member of the Order of Canada in 1998. became part-owner and director of the NHL's Calgary Flames became part-owner and director of the NHL's Calgary Flames Won Stanley Cup with Calgary Flames Won Stanley Cup with Calgary Flames National Chairman of the Canadian Consultative Council on Multiculturalism and Honorary Chairman of the Calgary Easter Seal campaign. National Chairman of the Canadian Consultative Council on Multiculturalism and Honorary Chairman of the Calgary Easter Seal campaign.

7. National or Federal Government Executive… Executive… The Governor General (David Johnston) is the Queen’s representative in Canada. (appointed) The Governor General (David Johnston) is the Queen’s representative in Canada. (appointed) The Prime Minister (Stephen Harper) is the main spokesperson of Canada. In the House of Commons, the PM is seen as “The First Among Equals” The Prime Minister (Stephen Harper) is the main spokesperson of Canada. In the House of Commons, the PM is seen as “The First Among Equals” He appoints a Cabinet to help him lead He appoints a Cabinet to help him lead Legislative… Legislative… The House of Commons – contains 308 MPs (Members of Parliament), who have been elected from all across Canada. (The Executive is a part of the Legislative as well) The House of Commons – contains 308 MPs (Members of Parliament), who have been elected from all across Canada. (The Executive is a part of the Legislative as well) The Senate – contains 105 Senators who have been appointed by the PM and GG. (ex Romeo Dallaire) The Senate – contains 105 Senators who have been appointed by the PM and GG. (ex Romeo Dallaire) Judicial… Judicial… The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada’s highest court. The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada’s highest court.

8. National or Federal Government

9. The Governor General – David Johnston replaces Michaëlle Jean Michaëlle Jean was born in Port au Prince, Haiti. She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1968, fleeing the dictatorial regime of the time. After obtaining a Master of Arts in comparative literature at the University of Montreal she taught at the Faculty of Italian Studies at the same university. Three scholarships allowed her to pursue her studies at the University of Perouse, the University of Florence and the Catholic University of Milan. She is fluent in five languages: French, English, Italian, Spanish and Creole. During her studies, Ms. Jean worked for eight years with Quebec shelters for battered women, while actively contributing to the establishment of a network of emergency shelters throughout Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. She later ventured into journalism and became a highly regarded journalist and anchor of information programs at Radio-Canada and CBC Newsworld. She also took part in documentary films produced by her husband, all of which earned awards both in Canada and internationally.

10. The Prime Minister – Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister leads the House of Commons (seen as the “First Among Equals” The Prime Minister leads the House of Commons (seen as the “First Among Equals” He or she is also the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons He or she is also the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons The office of the Prime Minister has no fixed term. (general elections are held every four-five years) The Prime Minister holds office only with the backing of the majority of the House of Commons. The office of the Prime Minister has no fixed term. (general elections are held every four-five years) The Prime Minister holds office only with the backing of the majority of the House of Commons. If a Prime Minister loses support through a vote of non confidence by the House of Commons, he/she must resign to request the Governor General to call a new general election. If a Prime Minister loses support through a vote of non confidence by the House of Commons, he/she must resign to request the Governor General to call a new general election.

11. The Cabinet The Prime Minister’s Cabinet is made up of approx. 30 ministers. These ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister from the majority party in the House of Commons. (see page 25 or next slide) The Prime Minister’s Cabinet is made up of approx. 30 ministers. These ministers are chosen by the Prime Minister from the majority party in the House of Commons. (see page 25 or next slide) The Cabinet is a powerful part of the Canadian Government It is important because it is the executive of the country. The Cabinet and the Prime Minister decide the policies the Government will follow. The Cabinet is a powerful part of the Canadian Government It is important because it is the executive of the country. The Cabinet and the Prime Minister decide the policies the Government will follow. Each province must be represented by at least one minister. Each minister is given a portfolio which means that he or she is responsible for a government department. Each province must be represented by at least one minister. Each minister is given a portfolio which means that he or she is responsible for a government department. Part of the Executive

13. Some Well Known Prime Ministers of Canada Sir John A Macdonald 1867- 1873 Sir Wilfred Laurier 1911- 1917 John G Diefenbaker 1957-1963 Pierre Elloitt Trudeau 1968-1979 1980- 1984 John Chrétien 1993- 2003

14. The Senate – or “Upper House” The House of Commons – or “Lower House”