The Different Levels Of The Canadian Government System

Good afternoon, today I will be discussing the Canadian voting process at different levels of government. Government is defined as a system that directs and controls the actions of citizens in a community and to make, administer, and interpret its laws. In Canada, we have a democratic government system. This means that all citizens above the age of eighteen have the right to vote. This also means that free and fair elections are held on a regular basis at least once every five years for each sector of government. A democratic government system also protects all of our rights and freedoms, ensuring that we are equal and cannot be discriminated against. Due to our democratic government system, our country relies on active citizen participation.
Their main responsibilities are local matters. Some examples of municipal duties include waste management, water, sewage, and parks. The leader of a municipal government is often called a mayor. The other members of a municipal government are often referred to as councilors.

Provincial or territorial governments are responsible for regional issues. Their main responsibilities include education, healthcare, natural resources, and transportation. Both federal and provincial governments use a “party system”. A party is essentially a group of people with common interests and values that work together to push their agenda. Each party has a leader. If a party earns the most “seats” (also known as elected members) they will become “government members” and their party leader will become Premier at the provincial level.

The federal government is responsible for all matters of national or international importance. Their main duties include national defense, foreign affairs, currency, and citizenship. Like provincial or territorial governments, the federal government uses a party system. These forms of government are extremely similar, yet, the party leader in power at the federal level is referred to as the Prime
If you are on the voter’s list, you will receive a card in the mail a few weeks before the election indicating when and where to vote. Once you have received this card, it will outline the instructions on when to vote and how to apply for advance polling if you are unable to make it to the designated polling day. If you believe you should be on the voter’s list but do not receive a card, you should contact your municipality. On the day of polling, you must bring 1 piece of identification that shows your name, signature and address with you. When you arrive, you will receive specific instructions on how to check off the ballot and where to put it afterwards. If you have a disability or are in need of assistance, you will be provided with an interpreter or other accommodation. If you are unable to leave your home, or for some other reason cannot make it to the polls, some municipalities offer mail-in voting. For this you will have to request a mail-in ballot beforehand. You will then receive the ballot in the mail, fill it in, place it back in its envelope, and then mail it back to the return address. Furthermore, if you are unable to personally cast your ballot, you can appoint a proxy to do so for you. Appointing a proxy is a long and rather difficult process, but essentially a proxy is someone with eligibility to vote that you trust to cast your ballot for