Difference between revisions of "Fundamentals of Canadian Law"
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We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister. | We have a federal government for the whole country. It is called the Government of Canada. The elected representatives of the federal government are Members of Parliament, often called MPs. They meet in Ottawa. The leader of the federal government is called the Prime Minister. | ||
The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in <span class="noglossary">order</span> to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to review proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be. | The Parliament in Ottawa has two sections: the House of Commons and the Senate. The House of Commons is where Members of Parliament debate and vote in <span class="noglossary">order</span> to make laws. The purpose of the Senate is to <span class="noglossary">review</span> proposed laws to make sure they are the best they can be. | ||
British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier. | British Columbia, like other provinces, has a provincial government. In BC the elected ''representatives'' of the provincial government are Members of the ''Legislative Assembly'', often called MLAs. They meet at the legislature in Victoria. The leader of the provincial government is called the Premier. | ||