Unit #2 Government

Provincial Government

The level of government in Ontario led by Premier Doug Ford, responsible for areas like healthcare, education, and laws.

Federal Government

The national level of government in Canada led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, overseeing matters like military, postal services, and federal laws.

Municipal Government

The local level of government, including mayors and councillors, responsible for city-specific services like public transit and garbage collection.

Bill

A proposal for new legislation that must go through various readings and approvals to become law.

Private Members Bill

A type of bill proposed by any member of the legislature, allowing for public input and voting based on constituents' wishes.

Party Bill

A bill that is important to a political party, requiring all members to vote in line with the party leader.

Royal Assent

The formal approval by the Governor General or Lieutenant Governor that allows a bill to become law.

Trembley vs Daigle

A landmark case where the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a fetus has no rights, affirming a woman's decision regarding abortion.

Sabrina's Law

Legislation enacted in 2006 to protect students with life-threatening allergies, requiring schools to implement safety policies.

Ryan's Law

A law passed in 2015 allowing students with asthma to carry medication and requiring individual safety plans for their management.

Good Samaritan Act

A law that protects individuals providing emergency first aid from legal liability, unless grossly negligent.

Constitutional Monarchy

A system of government where the monarch shares power with elected officials, represented in Canada by the Governor General.

Prime Minister

The head of government in Canada, currently Justin Trudeau, who leads the country and a specific political party.

Governor General

The representative of the monarch in Canada, responsible for signing laws and performing ceremonial duties.

Canada’s Constitution

The foundational legal document outlining the governance and rights within Canada.

Entrench

To firmly establish a law or principle within the constitution.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

A part of Canada’s Constitution that guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms to all Canadians.

"To Treat Others the Same, Sometimes You Have To Treat Them Differently"

A principle suggesting that equitable treatment may require different approaches for individuals to achieve equal opportunities.

Cases Supporting Equity

Examples like Sabrina’s Law and the Tawney Meoirin Case that illustrate the need for specific provisions to ensure fairness.