Government & Democracy
Three levels of government
Canada has three levels of government, each responsible for different areas of public life and accountable to the citizens who elect them.
Key facts
- ◆ Federal government (Parliament in Ottawa): national defence, foreign policy, citizenship, and criminal law.
- ◆ Provincial and territorial governments: education, health care, and highways.
- ◆ Municipal (local) governments: city services such as policing, water, and recycling.
- ◆ Each level is led by elected representatives.