Canada Unit 18 The Government and Politics of Canada Welcome to Canada Bienvenue au Canada
Canada Unit 18 The Government and Politics of Canada Welcome to Canada Bienvenue au Canada
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1议会制民主 2加拿大总督 3 加拿大议会 4 加拿大保守党 5 约翰克雷蒂安
Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1 议会制民主 2 加拿大总督 3 加拿大议会 4 加拿大保守党 5 约翰·克雷蒂安
Focal Points Canada's political system ·the House of Commons “peace,order and good ·the Senate government" ·the Liberal Party tolerance of different the Conservative Party values and customs ·the Bloc Quebecois ·English-speaking Canada·the Reform Party French-speaking Canada ·Pierre Trudeau ·Canada's system of ·Brian Mulroney government ·Jean Chretien ·the Governor General ·Stephen Harper the federal government
Focal Points • Canada’s political system • “peace, order and good government” • tolerance of different values and customs • English-speaking Canada • French-speaking Canada • Canada’s system of government • the Governor General • the federal government • the House of Commons • the Senate • the Liberal Party • the Conservative Party • the Bloc Quebecois • the Reform Party • Pierre Trudeau • Brian Mulroney • Jean Chretien • Stephen Harper
This Unit Is Divided into Four Sections I.Historical background II.Structures of government III.The Federal Political Scene IV.Canadian Prime Ministers
This Unit Is Divided into Four Sections I. Historical background II. Structures of government III. The Federal Political Scene IV. Canadian Prime Ministers
I.Historical Background Two major foreign influences: -former colony of Britain --reaction to the political development in the United States Parliament Hill,Ottawa
I. Historical Background • Two major foreign influences: -- former colony of Britain -- reaction to the political development in the United States Parliament Hill, Ottawa
I.Historical Background 。 United Empire Loyalists During and after the American Revolution,people who remained loyal to the British Crown fled north,hoping to build a British North America in what would soon be known as Canada. United Empire Loyalists landing at the site of Saint John,New Brunswick, 1783
I. Historical Background • United Empire Loyalists During and after the American Revolution, people who remained loyal to the British Crown fled north, hoping to build a British North America in what would soon be known as Canada. United Empire Loyalists landing at the site of Saint John, New Brunswick, 1783
I.Historical Background Provincial governments Were persuaded to join into the Canadian "confederation"after special favors were granted.(eg.British Columbia) 。 Operate on the same model as the federal government. --Premier --Legislative assembly Manage the local economy,education and health systems
I. Historical Background Provincial governments • Were persuaded to join into the Canadian “confederation” after special favors were granted. (eg. British Columbia) • Operate on the same model as the federal government. -- Premier -- Legislative assembly • Manage the local economy, education and health systems
I.Historical Background Political aspirations Influenced by American ideas,eg.freedom of speech and freedom of information Different from the Americans: --"life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness"(the U.S.) -“peace,order and good government'”(Canada) The well-being and liberty of individuals must sometimes be sacrificed for the greater good of the community.(eg.the right to own and use guns;attempts to reconcile Quebec and the rest of Canada)
I. Historical Background Political aspirations • Influenced by American ideas, eg. freedom of speech and freedom of information • Different from the Americans: -- “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (the U.S.) -- “peace, order and good government” (Canada) • The well-being and liberty of individuals must sometimes be sacrificed for the greater good of the community. (eg. the right to own and use guns; attempts to reconcile Quebec and the rest of Canada)
II.Structures of Government Canada's Political Traditions British Parliamontary democracy Amarican Federalism 011800
II. Structures of Government Canada’s Political Traditions British Parliamentary democracy American Federalism
II.Structures of Government Features of Canadian political system 。A monarchy Official head of state--the Queen (represented by Governor General)playing a ceremonial role A federation of ten provinces and three territories First to combine federalism with parliamentary democracy
II. Structures of Government Features of Canadian political system • A monarchy Official head of state -- the Queen (represented by Governor General) playing a ceremonial role • A federation of ten provinces and three territories • First to combine federalism with parliamentary democracy