Workbook 2

Activity 1: Governance and Me

Get Focused

In the previous activity, you were introduced to the concept of quality of life and how it is influenced by government and the economy. In this activity, you will continue to examine your identity, citizenship, and quality of life. Consider your average day, from morning until night. What do you do? Where do you go? What does your day involve?

You may not realize it, but government has a role in many of the things you do each day. For example, how do you know that the food you buy is safe and healthy for you? Government is involved. Or, how do you get to and from school safely? Again, government is involved. The government supports our lives in many ways.

In this activity, you will begin to examine this question:

How does Canada's system of government influence or affect my daily life?

 
 

The Canadian federal government has many departments and agencies that assist in our daily lives. These departments and agencies may make decisions that influence you directly or indirectly.

In Watch below, view the video to see how the government is involved in protecting your health and safety. 

Click on the link below to view the video. As you watch the video, determine the role government has in resolving the problems related to the Coronavirus. Jot down ideas about this role in your notes.

Save your notes to your Activities folder.

Coronavirus Outbreak