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CHV20 Who is who in government?
Monarch / Queen The head of state of Canada and
13 other nations
In theory holds all the power In reality, has none
Rewards One of the richest women in the
world Many castles Extensive travel Queen for life
Monarch ContinuedTwo viewpoints:
The queen is a useless relic of the colonial past Doesn’t reflect Canada’s multicultural natureOr Personifies the state and symbolizes the rule of law Humanizes authority, symbol of hope
Reflect Which viewpoint do you agree with more? Do you think
Canada should continue having a Queen?
Governor General Appointed by the Queen on
the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Represents the Queen and therefore the nation, not the government
Non-partisan
Signs all bills into law (Royal Assent)
David Johnson – 0ct 2010
GG continued Ceremonial role
Celebrates national identity and unity
Welcomes foreign dignitaries
Appoints the prime minister Gives awards (e.g. Order of
Canada) Reads the Speech from the
Throne at the start of Parliament
GG continued Rewards
Salary of $119,236 Travel across Canada
and the world Free house (Rideau
Hall) 5 year term
Lieutenant-Governor (said left-tenant) Current holder for Ontario:
David C. Onley Appointed by the Governor
General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Represents the Queen in a province
Same responsibilities as Governor General but for a province
Lieutenant-Governor (said left-tenant)
Rewards: Salary of $110 000 and a title – Your Honour Usually champions a cause 5 year term
Reflect Is a Lieutenant-Governor necessary? Why or
why not?
Prime Minister Appointed by the
Governor-General
Is the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons
Holds real power in Canada
Prime Minister continued Chooses cabinet ministers
Chooses the Governor General, Lieutenant Governors, Supreme Court Justices, Defense Chiefs, heads of crown corporations (e.g. Canada Post) etc.
Sets the direction for the government and can profoundly change the country
Prime Minister continued John A. MacDonald confederated
Canada
Laurier settled the West
Mackenzie King introduced social welfare
Pierre Trudeau introduced multiculturalism and bilingualism
Mulroney introduced the GST
Prime Minister continuedRewards:
Travel and expense account
Free house - 24 Sussex Dr.
Salary of $300 000 per year
All the power and responsibility
Reflect: Does the Prime Minister have too much power? Explain.
Senate Appointed by the Governor General on
the recommendation of the Prime Minister
Must retire at 75 (used to be appointed for life)
Upper house
Consider legislation passed by the House of Commons
Can be very busy with causes or very negligent
Senate continuedThe Senate was created for three reasons:1. To allow the rich and powerful a final say on the
laws Must own $4000 worth of land
2. Appointed officials have no conflicts of interest No worry about losing an election by being right but unpopular
3. To represent regional interests better than the House of Commons
Senate continued 105 Senators represent
Canada’s regions 24 from each of Ontario and
Quebec 10 each from Nova Scotia
and New Brunswick 6 from Newfoundland 4 from PEI 6 each from the Western
Provinces 1 from each of the territories
Senate continuedRewards:
Can help raise the profile of a cause Discuss new laws $122 700 annual salary plus 64 first class round trip air tickets for
anywhere in Canada
Reflect: Do you think the Senate should be elected? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of an appointed Senate?
Members of Parliament
308 members elected by the residents of a riding or constituency
Ridings are approximately 100 000 residents Ontario and Quebec
hold 60% of the seats in the House
Members of Parliament continued Represent their party and their
constituents
Help the public connect with government
Vote with their party on laws
Sit on committees to review legislation
Can have additional jobs e.g. minister, leader of the opposition, critic, speaker, whip, etc.
Members of Parliament continuedRewards
Annual salary of $150 800 plus 64 first class round trip air tickets for anywhere in Canada
Additional salary for additional jobs ($72 000 for ministers)
Personal satisfaction of serving their country
Reflect: Do MPs get paid enough or
too much? Explain.
Premier Appointed by the Lieutenant
Governor of a province
The leader of the party with the most seats in the Provincial Parliament (or legislature)
Our Premier is Dalton McGuinty
Same responsibilities as the Prime Minister, but for the province
Education, Health, Family Law, Municipalities, etc.
Premier continuedRewards
Can make a difference in the above issues for a province
$200 000 salary plus expense account
Reflect: Why would someone choose to
run for provincial politics instead of national politics?
Members of Provincial Parliament Represent their party and
constituents at the provincial level of government
Our MPP – Glen Murray (Liberal)
Salary (2010) $133,217.04
Mayor and City Councillors
Municipal Government
Mayor elected directly by the people
Councillors and mayor do not represent a political party
Localpolice
Water sewage
Propertytax
Garbagelibraries
Local roads
Fire fighting
Public transport
Snow removal
City parks
Responsibilities
Municipal GovernmentcontinuedRewards
$167 769 a year for mayor of Toronto
$99 619 for city councillors
Direct impact on the lives of your neighbours
Toronto MayorRob FordTook office Dec 2010
Adam VaughanWard 20 Trinity-Spadina
Ana BailãoWard 18Davenport
Raymond Cho Ward 42 Scarborough Rouge-River