Activity 2 page 3

Read the document, Issues for Canadians, by clicking on the link below.  As you read the document, think about the following question.

What is the role of media and lobby groups in Canada?

Issues for Canadians

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Workbook Summary

In this workbook, you investigated the following questions.

How do political and legislative processes meet the needs of all Canadians?

What is the role of the media in relation to political issues?

How do lobby groups impact government decisions?

An important branch of Canada's federal government is the judicial branch. The Supreme Court is the highest court of the land and the court of last resort. The Supreme Court is an appeal court that ensures all cases meet the laws of Canada and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Bills are introduced to the House of Commons and the Senate. A bill must progress through various stages before it receives royal assent from the governor general and becomes a law.

When you open your newspaper or turn on the television, you are informed about the current events that are affecting governance in Canada. The media keep Canadians informed and connected.

Lobby groups are vital to the political system in Canada. These groups ensure that Canadians with a special interest have ongoing voices in the decision-making process. In an effective democracy, both media and lobby groups are necessary to ensure that government remains accountable.