Section 1 Introduction
Completion requirements
Unit 1: Section 1: Getting to Know Canada's Political and Economic Systems
Section 1 Introduction
What do you know about Canada's political process? You probably know that Canada is a democracy and elections are held to elect members of parliament. You probably also realize that Canada's federal government, comprised of Members of Parliament
and Senators, make Canadian laws. These laws impact your identity, citizenship, and quality of life. Canada's federal government works to make Canada the best country for all Canadians. Sometimes, however, the government encounters roadblocks
or issues that can provide challenges as well as opportunities.
What does economics mean to you? You may know that economics has to do with money. Who makes the economic decisions that influence your quality of life, citizenship, and identity? Canadian values are the foundation of the economic decision-making in Canada.
Section 1 is an introduction to Canada's political process and economic system and how these influence identity, citizenship, and quality of life. As well, it is an exploration into how government decisions impact not only Canada, but also people who live in Canada.
In this section, you will examine the following focus question:
What does governance and economics have to do with me?
In this section, you will complete
- Section 1 inquiry activity
- activities
- assignments
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