Worksheet 1.2: Whose Responsibility is it?
Description / Level(s) of Government / Department/Ministry(names may differ according to governing authority)
Responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the public.
Oversees the government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Works towards a more peaceful and secure world by developing relationships with other countries and promoting our culture and values internationally.
Administers the system of publicly funded elementary and secondary school education.
Provides facilities such as museums, art galleries, historic sites and theatres, as well as public spaces such as playgrounds and activity centres.
Maintains safe and accessible roads and sidewalks, providing reliable and affordable public transportation.
Oversees the quality and monitoring of the safety of foods – from the field to the fork.
Specializes in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, energy, minerals, metals, forests and earth sciences.
Provides tourism and recreation experiences to citizens and visitors and promotes the province’s tourism sector in Canada and around the world.
Admits immigrants, visitors, foreign students and temporary workers to enhance social and economic growth.
Responsible for the transit and transportation system required to move people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably.
Responsible for administering various social and economic benefit incentive programs delivered through the tax system. / .
Sets and administers principles for health care; surveillance, prevention, control and research of disease outbreaks across Canada and the world.
Provides clean and safe drinking water to the public
Administers the judicial system and promotes safety and security through public programs, services and initiatives.
Provides emergency and protective services to the community, such as law enforcement and fire protection.
Sets, communicates and enforces workplace standards while encouraging greater workplace self-reliance.
TEACHER COPY Worksheet 1.3: Whose Responsibility is it?
Description / Level(s) of Government / Department/Ministry(names may differ according to governing authority)
Responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the public. / Provincial / Health
Oversees the government’s constitutional, treaty, political and legal responsibilities to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. / Federal / Crown-Indigenous affairs, Indigenous services (both answers apply)
Works towards a more peaceful and secure world by developing relationships with other countries and promoting our culture and values internationally. / Federal / Global Affairs
Administers the system of publicly funded elementary and secondary school education. / Provincial / Education
Provides facilities such as museums, art galleries, historic sites and theatres, as well as public spaces such as playgrounds and activity centres. / Municipal / Parks and Community/Recreational Services
Maintains safe and accessible roads and sidewalks, providing reliable and affordable public transportation. / Municipal / Municipal Works/Roads and Sidewalks
Oversees the quality and monitoring of the safety of foods – from the field to the fork. / Federal / Agriculture
Specializes in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, energy, minerals, metals, forests and earth sciences. / Federal / Natural Resources
Provides tourism and recreation experiences to citizens and visitors and promotes the province’s tourism sector in Canada and around the world. / Provincial (municipal also accepted) / Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training
Admits immigrants, visitors, foreign students and temporary workers to enhance social and economic growth. / Federal, occasionally provincial / Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Responsible for the transit and transportation system required to move people and goods safely, efficiently and sustainably. / Federal (provincial & municipal also accepted) / Transportation and Infrastructure
Responsible for administering various social and economic benefit incentive programs delivered through the tax system. / Federal / Canada Revenue Agency
Sets and administers principles for health care; surveillance, prevention, control and research of disease outbreaks across Canada and the world. / Federal / Health
Provides clean and safe drinking water to the public / Municipal / Drinking Water
Administers the judicial system and promotes safety and security through public programs, services and initiatives. / Provincial / Justice
Provides emergency and protective services to the community, such as law enforcement and fire protection. / Municipal / Police and Fire Services
Sets, communicates and enforces workplace standards while encouraging greater workplace self-reliance. / Provincial / Labour
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