Canada and World Connections: Grade 5 - Aspects of Government in Canada

In Grade 5 the study of government in Canada focuses on the federal government and the electoral process. Students explore and compare the functions and interactions of the three levels of government in Canada, and they compare Canada's form of government to other types of government. As they investigate the Canadian electoral process, they broaden their understanding in life in a democratic society.Students also explore the reasons why immigrants choose to make their new home in Canada, and learn how immigrants become Canadian citizens.

Overall Expectations (O.E. column below)

1. describe the functions and interactions of different levels of government in Canada;
2. identify and describe the electoral process;
3. describe how immigrants become Canadian citizens.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
Canadian Parliamentary Trivia		1	This site provides some trivia about Parliamentarians and elections of the past. Who was the oldest parliamentarian? How many members of Parliament have been acclaimed to their seats?
Government of Canada		1,2	This excellent flowchart illustrates the various levels of government and includes an explanation of the process and links to the major political parties.
Governor General of Canada		1	This home page introduces us to the current occupant of this office as well as describes the role of the Governor General in our system of government. Pictures of all former Governors General are provided.
Canada’s Prime Ministers 1867-1994		1	Complete listing of all former Prime Ministers of Canada.
Canadian Government		1	This site provides links to all levels of Canadian government.
Canadian Ministry Index		1	This site allows students to investigate the various ministries and visit their web sites and email questions to them.
Canadian Political Structure		1	This site has a brief description of the different parts of the Canadian Government. As well, it includes links to the Parties of Canada and the Provincial Governments.
Canadian Provinces and Territories		1	This site links to sites for each province and territory. The linked sites provide information about the government services available at the provincial level.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada		3	This is the home page for Citizenship & Immigration Canada and outlines the requirements for people who wish to immigrate to Canada.
Government Overview		1	This site links to many sites describing the parts of the government structure.
How Canadians Govern Themselves		1	This site contains a comprehensive report by the Hon. Eugene A. Forsey, a noted expert on Canada's constitution.
Introduction to Canadian Government		1	This site is an introducation to the Canadian system of government including quizzes on basic facts and terms.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario		1	This home page introduces us to the current occupant of this office as well as describes the role of the Lt.-Governor in our system of government.
Parliamentary Internet		1	This site allows students to explore all aspects of the Canadian Parliament.
Prime Minister of Canada		1	This site allows students to learn about the role of the Prime Minister and to email comments to the Prime Minister.
Prime Ministers of Canada		1	This site contains pictures and personal information of the former Prime Ministers of Canada.
Rivers and Lakes of Canada		1,3	This site give charts and graphs comparing the largest rivers and lakes in Canada. It also provides links to chart and graphs on demographic information about the provinces of Canada.
Supreme Court of Canada		1	This site allows the students the opportunity to learn about the workings of the Supreme Court of Canada.