Getting to know the government of Canada by Kanak Sehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc en-us 2022-02-03 16:50:28 UTC 2022-02-07 18:24:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Our Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2027949983 The prime minister is the head of government in Canada. The Canadian prime minister is usually the leader of the party that wins the most seats in the House of Commons in an election.]]> 2022-02-03 17:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2027949983 Current Governor General, Mary Simon kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2027974681 The governor general has important parliamentary responsibilities including summoning, proroguing and dissolving Parliament. The governor general also sets out the government’s program by reading the Speech from the Throne and giving Royal Assent, which brings parliamentary bills into law.]]> 2022-02-03 17:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2027974681 A quote from a federal politician (Stephen Harper) kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029725447 A French-language leaders’ debate quickly became heated when the party leaders sparred over the issue of wearing niqabs during citizenship ceremonies.]]> 2022-02-04 16:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029725447 Trudeau promises to hike taxes on Canada's big banks, insurance companies | CBC News kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029738979 2022-02-04 16:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029738979 An ad for a federal government job. kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029747679 2022-02-04 16:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029747679 Canadian dollar tops 82 cents for the first time since 2017 | CBC news kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029756604 2022-02-04 16:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029756604 A letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029760201 2022-02-04 16:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029760201 Leader of the Opposition, Candice Bergen kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029768487 The tasks of the Leader of the Opposition include: chairing meetings in which the opposition discusses policies and examines bills. presenting alternative policies to those of the government. selecting members of the opposition to be shadow ministers.

He has recently been ousted, yet they have not found a replacement as of.]]> 2022-02-04 16:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029768487 The Sexual Sterilization Act - 1928 kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029809153 A 1928 law that, over a period of four decades, resulted in close to 3,000 young people being classified as "mentally unfit" and without their knowledge or consent were sterilized to prevent them from breeding their "bad blood."]]> 2022-02-04 17:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029809153 A political cartoon depicting a federal government politician. kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029815953 2022-02-04 17:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029815953 The Canadian Coat of Arms. kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029822354 2022-02-04 17:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029822354 Federal government introduces legislation to ban conversion therapy in Canada kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029915075 2022-02-04 18:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029915075 Senator Denise Batters kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029936818  Parliament's 105 senators shape Canada's future. Senators scrutinize legislation, suggest improvements and fix mistakes.]]> 2022-02-04 18:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2029936818 The Honorable Mélanie Joly kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033687525 The cabinets primary role is as an official advisory council to the head of government. ]]> 2022-02-07 17:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033687525 The MP for Banff - Airdrie, Blake Richards kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033710861  Members consider and vote on legislation in the chamber, attend committee and caucus meetings, and perform a wide range of duties in their constituencies. They also represent Canada when travelling abroad on official business or when hosting foreign dignitaries.]]> 2022-02-07 17:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033710861 Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation asks Supreme Court of Canada to reject residency requirement challenge kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033722435 2022-02-07 17:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033722435 A photograph of the signing of Canada’s Constitution in 1982. kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033737078 What does the Canadian Constitution do?

It outlines Canada's system of government, including the structure of Parliament, the way elections work, the role of the monarchy, the powers of the executive branch, and the division of powers between the federal government and the provinces.
]]> 2022-02-07 18:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033737078 The Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033743427 The queen's powers as head of state are exercised on her behalf by the governor-general of Canada, except when the queen is in Canada. ]]> 2022-02-07 18:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033743427 A political cartoon that has to do with Canada’s economy kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033749755 2022-02-07 18:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033749755 The logos of at least 3 Canadian news media outlets. kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033752999 2022-02-07 18:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033752999 A political cartoon that represents a form of government activity kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033757173 2022-02-07 18:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033757173 The closest Government of Canada office near Airdrie kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033769936 5401 Temple Dr NE #116, Calgary, AB T1Y 3R7]]> 2022-02-07 18:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033769936 A video about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033774076 2022-02-07 18:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033774076 Kim Campbell, the first woman Prime Minister kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033780008 2022-02-07 18:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033780008 An explanation of the Queen’s role in Canada kanaksehgal https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033784711 The Queen personifies the state and is the personal symbol of allegiance, unity and authority for all Canadians. Legislators, ministers, public services and members of the military and police all swear allegiance to The Queen.]]> 2022-02-07 18:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kanaksehgal/jcv3yb0fe2knw8tc/wish/2033784711