The Three Levels of Government in Canada

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Federal

Called the Government of Canada

National

Leader is the Prime Minister (PM)

Members of the federal government are called the Members of Parliament (MPs)

Are responsible for the following:

Aboriginal affairs

Citizenship and immigration

Fisheries

Foreign affairs

National defense

Shipping and railways

Criminal law

Employment Insurance

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Provincial

Looks after each province (territories controlled mostly by federal government)

Provincial

Leader is called the Premier

Members are called Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs)

Are responsible for the following:

Education

Health

Environment/Natural Resources

Property and civil rights

Highways

Marriage

Welfare

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Municipal

Local city, town and district government

Local

Leader is called the Mayor

Members are called Councillors

Are responsible for the following:

Animal control

Emergency services

Garbage and sewage

Land-use planning

Public transit

Water