Municipal Government

What does active citizenship mean?

• Being aware of your rights and responsibilities

• Participating in the community.

• Understanding how the community is structured.

• Developing positive character traits and values.

What are the three levels of government?

• Federal, Provincial, and Municipal

• National, Ontarian, American

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, Provincial, City

What are some examples of municipal responsibilities?

• librairies, water systems, fire services

• healthcare, education, natural resources

• military, postal services, immigration

What are some examples of provincial services?

• librairies, water systems, fire services

• healthcare, education, natural resources

• military, postal services, immigration

Who is the head of the municipal government?

• mayor

• Premier

• Prime Minister

• Queen

What is the name of the mayor of Ottawa?

• Justin Trudeau

• Jim Watson

• Doug Ford

• Kim Campbell

What is the name of our ward?

• Ward 13

• Rideau-Rockcliffe

• Ward 15

• Ottawa-Vanier

Who is our city councillor?

• Jim Watson

• Mona Fortier

• Mauril Bélanger

• Tobi Nussbaum

What is a band council?

• The law that gives control of Indigenous communities to the federal government.

• Land reserved for Indigenous peoples.

• The local government that governs Indigenous communities.

• They meet with the federal government to discuss issues.

Who is the head of the band council?

• mayor

• chief

• Prime Minister

• city councillor