The opposition party with the most members of the House of Commons is the Official Opposition or Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The other parties (those not in power) are known as opposition parties.The role of opposition parties is to peacefully oppose or try to improve government proposals.
If you own a business or are thinking of starting a business that would sell goods and services to the federal government, there is a web site that provides information on how the government buys goods and services and what it buys. Learn more
In the past, most Canadians of Asian descent were denied the vote in federal and provincial elections. In 1948 the last of these, the Japanese–Canadians, gained the right to vote.Aboriginal people were granted the vote in 1960. Rules in Canada, which gave preference to Europeans, were removed from immigration laws in the 1960s.*
The federal government employs over 400,000 Canadians.A web site lists the government jobs available in different locations. You can apply online but you must be: • a Canadian citizen • a permanent resident • or have authorization in writing to work in Canada. www.jobs-emplois.gc.ca Learn more
The Canadian justice system guarantees everyone due process under the law. In Canada, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Canada has an organized system of laws to guide people in our society.These laws are made by elected representatives. The courts settle disputes and the police enforce the laws.*
The federal government is responsible for regulating Canada’s financial institutions and trying to ensure stable financial markets. No Canadian financial institution has failed in quite some time, and government regulations try to ensure that the institutions are managed so that they remain secure.
Quebec experienced an era of rapid change in the 1960s known as the Quiet Revolution. Many Quebecers sought to separate from Canada.The movement for Quebec sovereignty gained strength but was defeated in two referendums in the province in 1980 and 1995.The autonomy of Quebec within Canada remains a lively topic—part of the dynamic that continues to shape our country.*
The federal government provides online services to help job seekers choose a career, identify training opportunities, and plan their work search.The sites provide step-by-step guides, information, links, and much more. CFEE’s VECTOR website can also help.Visit these two sites at www.jobsetc.gc.ca and www.vector.cfee.org.
There are different types of police in Canada.There are provincial police forces in Ontario and Quebec and municipal police departments in all provinces.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) enforce federal laws and serve as the provincial police in all provinces and territories except Ontario and Quebec, as well as in some municipalities. *
The federal government is responsible for issuing passports.A Canadian citizen can complete a passport application at a local passport office. It can take quite a bit of time to get a passport, and there is a cost. Learn more www.ppt.gc.ca