govern - to make decisions as a government and put decision into action

governance - the process of governing

government - the body with power to make decisions for a society

          When we watch the news, we see a number of stories regarding all levels of government.  This events take place because our leaders or making decision that impact our country on a daily basis.  Depending on our personal points of view and perspectives, we may have similar or differing ideas of what our government should do.  At the end of the day, in order for all Canadians to feel like they are a part of our society, each level of government must acknowledge and respond to the diverse needs of the citizens.  

What challenges might the governance of Canada create?

How have the challenges changed since Confederation?

Do you feel the government is working towards creating a society that is based on inclusion of all individuals and groups?

The above questions must be answered in your class OneNote notebook. These questions can be found in Chapter 1 Reflection Questions. There will be questions for each section on this document, that will be due at the end of the chapter, however, they MUST be worked on throughout the chapters, submitted once the section has been completed, approved for thorough responses, and then returned for further editing or for finishing the other questions.  

Creating Policy: Recognizing issues to create policy

Learning Support Journal response: Should the King be Head of State?

1.2 CanadianFederal Political Structure