Canada has a long history of stable, democratic governments.  That history has not been without its challenges.  In the present age, governments are faced with many issues and concerns.  In light of this, it is vitally important that Canadians understand our system of government and the role we all play in determining the direction of our country.

This course endeavors to provide the basics of the Canadian government; its foundations, its structures, its institutions, and its processes.

This course is designed to enable the student to understand the operation, structure, function, and interaction of the three levels of government. In addition, the historic, economic, social, and political environments in which the government exists will be discussed.