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Social studies · Grades 4–9

Levels of government in Canada

Study guide for Grades 4 to 9: 2 worked examples and 2 practice questions. Ask how far the responsibility reaches: the whole country, one province or territory, or one city or town.

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Rule and key idea

Ask how far the responsibility reaches: the whole country, one province or territory, or one city or town.

federal · provincial/territorial · municipal

Worked examples

In Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for city bus service?

In Canada, the federal government handles national matters; provinces and territories handle matters such as schools, hospitals and highways; municipalities handle local services.

municipal (local)

In Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for most highways within the province?

In Canada, the federal government handles national matters; provinces and territories handle matters such as schools, hospitals and highways; municipalities handle local services.

provincial or territorial

Try two questions

  1. In Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for garbage and recycling collection?

    1. federal
    2. provincial or territorial
    3. municipal (local)

  2. In Canada, which level of government is mainly responsible for local parks and playgrounds?

    1. provincial or territorial
    2. federal
    3. municipal (local)

Answers and reasoning

Answers and marking notes
  1. municipal (local)

    In Canada, the federal government handles national matters; provinces and territories handle matters such as schools, hospitals and highways; municipalities handle local services.

  2. municipal (local)

    In Canada, the federal government handles national matters; provinces and territories handle matters such as schools, hospitals and highways; municipalities handle local services.

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