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The Canadian Political System
Destinations
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- The Constitution Act, 1867
This quote comes directly from the documents at this site: "Whereas the Provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have expressed their desire to be federally united into One Dominion under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, with a Constitution similar in Principle to that of the United Kingdom..."
- The Canadian Constitutional Charter, 1971
This site has the Victoria Charter - stating the fundamental freedoms of every person in Canada: freedom of thought, conscience and religion; freedom of opinion and expression; and freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.
- 1992 Charlottetown Agreement
This is a product of a series of meetings on constitutional reform involving the federal, provincial and territorial governments and representatives of Aboriginal peoples.
- Parliamentary Internet
This site includes: Today in Parliament; Parliamentary Business: chamber business, government bills, committee business; Senators and Members: list of members of the Cabinet and Ministry, biographies of senators; Reference Material; and Parliamentary Programs.
- Prime Minister of Canada: Jean Cretien
Learn of the role of the Prime Minister, read his biography, or peruse new releases, speeches, and fact sheets.
- Elections Canada On-line
Discover various aspects of the election process in Canada: (1) Election Report: a searchable database on contributions and expenses reported by candidates and registered political parties, (2)Legislation: answers questions about the laws that govern elections and referendums in Canada, consult the Federal Electoral and Referendum Legislation which is available on-line.
- The New Democratic Party
Read about this party's history, mission statement, election information, list of NDP members in the House of Commons, and discussion papers.
- The Liberal Party
Visit this site to learn more about the Prime Minister, the Team, party structure, commissions, and publications.
- Progressive Conservative Party
This site has information on Joe Clark, speeches, policies, history, organization, membership, and party news.
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