To what extent do political processes in Canada meet the needs of all Canadians?
8 years ago
Answered By Benjamin A
I would say that through our democratic process all citizens of Canada have a say in what goes on in the government. Each person gets a vote and is free to choose who they would like to see elected. Even if their candidate doesn't win they can lobby the candidate that did to bring forth change.
8 years ago
Answered By Leena A
I think that the political processes in Canada aim at protecting all Canadians in the best way possible. The creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is continually playing a significant role in shaping our living and learning environments. I would use this as a starting point; as Canadians, this constitution is what protects us and gives us our rights. This charter establishes rights and freedoms for every Canadian citizen, regardless of our differences. It does not discriminate against individuals of a specific background or sex, but gives everyone equal opportunities. When thinking about the political processes, many people think solely about our right to vote for who we believe is best fit to help our country. However, the political processes can be looked at much deeper than this; all laws that are made are created to protect all citizens, in all aspects of life.
8 years ago
Answered By Susan M
Canadians' needs are met by this country's political process as it is designed to support everyone via various levels of government. Each neighbourhood, town and city is represented by a mayor and councilors who are elected from, and by, the local people. This is called Municipal Government. Canada also has Provincial Governments where each of the 10 provinces and 3 territories are represented, covering all Canadians. The Federal Government is made up of people from every province in Canada and it elects MPs and ultimately the Prime Minister.
The role of the political system is to pass laws, called bills, and make proposals and suggestions for the good of Canadian citizens, regardless of race, age, ability or background. The system is also responsible for immigration rules and regulations to ensure that the right type of immigrants come to Canada to benefit the whole, for example, professional and qualified workers who can contribute and support the existing Canadian lifestyle.
I hope this gives you a reasonable idea to use. Do your internet research for guidelines and you will find many useful sites giving you frameworks to formulate your answers. Remember, research more than one type of way to answer, work out the best way to present the information you find, (it helps if you agree with the opinions!) and write a conclusion which supports the question without introducing anything new.
8 years ago
Answered By Jeff B
In addition to the fine answers other tutors have submitted, I would like to add my thoughts.
According to Merriam-Webster: Political Process is "the process of the formulation and administration of public policy usually by interaction between social groups and political institutions or between political leadership and public opinion." Thus, in addition to having the right to vote and protest, one also has the right to contact their representative (at any level of government) as an individual or on behalf of a social group (a lobby group would fall under this) to voice their support or opposition to a proposed Bill or offer an opinion on a particular issue.
Political Institutions is where a citizen can really see how the political process meets the day to day needs of Canadians. Political Institutions include the judicial branch and the executive branch of our federal government. Therefore, the administration of law and order and the wide ranging government agencies that fall under the purview of the various Cabinet portfolios are how the political processes meet the needs of Canadians on a day to day basis.
8 years ago
Answered By Jeff B
In addition to the fine answers other tutors have submitted, I would like to add my thoughts to help you with the guiding question from the textbook.
According to Merriam-Webster: Political Process is "the process of the formulation and administration of public policy usually by interaction between social groups and political institutions or between political leadership and public opinion." Thus, in addition to having the right to vote and protest, one also has the right to contact their representative (at any level of government) as an individual or on behalf of a social group (a lobby group would fall under this) to voice their support or opposition to a proposed Bill or offer an opinion on a particular issue.
Political Institutions is where a citizen can really see how the political process meets the day to day needs of Canadians. Political Institutions include the judicial branch and the executive branch of our federal government. The executive branch, as you know, consists of the PM and his Cabinet. Now think about the various cabinet portfolios and the government agencies under each portfolio. It is, therefore, through the administration of law and order and the wide ranging government agencies (that fall under the purview of the various Cabinet portfolios) that political processes meet the needs of Canadians on a day to day basis.
7 years ago
Answered By Steven N
Political processes attempt to meet the needs of Canadians. Political processes cannot meet every need that a Canadian may have.
For example, Canadian children are prepared for lifelong learning and the workforce through the K-12 education system to which they have the right of access. This right of access is guaranteed in the Canadian Constitution (1982).
Again, Canadians of all ages have access to publicly-funded health care. This is a need that political processes have met. Political processes at the federal and provincial level continue to meet this need by funding and administering the provincial health systems on an ongoing basis.
However, political processes cannot guarantee that driving a car will be accident free. This is because car driving is dependent on the vigilance, focus and skill of drivers. Furthermore, driving a car is a privilege and not a right. Drivers are licensed by the province where they reside.
A Canadian may have the desire and need to take a vacation outside of Canada. This desire and need cannot be met by political processes because it is up to the person involved to work to earn the money to take the vacation abroad after having made arrangement to take the vacation.
8 years ago
Answered By Benjamin A
I would say that through our democratic process all citizens of Canada have a say in what goes on in the government. Each person gets a vote and is free to choose who they would like to see elected. Even if their candidate doesn't win they can lobby the candidate that did to bring forth change.
8 years ago
Answered By Leena A
I think that the political processes in Canada aim at protecting all Canadians in the best way possible. The creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is continually playing a significant role in shaping our living and learning environments. I would use this as a starting point; as Canadians, this constitution is what protects us and gives us our rights. This charter establishes rights and freedoms for every Canadian citizen, regardless of our differences. It does not discriminate against individuals of a specific background or sex, but gives everyone equal opportunities. When thinking about the political processes, many people think solely about our right to vote for who we believe is best fit to help our country. However, the political processes can be looked at much deeper than this; all laws that are made are created to protect all citizens, in all aspects of life.
8 years ago
Answered By Susan M
Canadians' needs are met by this country's political process as it is designed to support everyone via various levels of government. Each neighbourhood, town and city is represented by a mayor and councilors who are elected from, and by, the local people. This is called Municipal Government. Canada also has Provincial Governments where each of the 10 provinces and 3 territories are represented, covering all Canadians. The Federal Government is made up of people from every province in Canada and it elects MPs and ultimately the Prime Minister.
The role of the political system is to pass laws, called bills, and make proposals and suggestions for the good of Canadian citizens, regardless of race, age, ability or background. The system is also responsible for immigration rules and regulations to ensure that the right type of immigrants come to Canada to benefit the whole, for example, professional and qualified workers who can contribute and support the existing Canadian lifestyle.
I hope this gives you a reasonable idea to use. Do your internet research for guidelines and you will find many useful sites giving you frameworks to formulate your answers. Remember, research more than one type of way to answer, work out the best way to present the information you find, (it helps if you agree with the opinions!) and write a conclusion which supports the question without introducing anything new.
8 years ago
Answered By Jeff B
In addition to the fine answers other tutors have submitted, I would like to add my thoughts.
According to Merriam-Webster: Political Process is "the process of the formulation and administration of public policy usually by interaction between social groups and political institutions or between political leadership and public opinion." Thus, in addition to having the right to vote and protest, one also has the right to contact their representative (at any level of government) as an individual or on behalf of a social group (a lobby group would fall under this) to voice their support or opposition to a proposed Bill or offer an opinion on a particular issue.
Political Institutions is where a citizen can really see how the political process meets the day to day needs of Canadians. Political Institutions include the judicial branch and the executive branch of our federal government. Therefore, the administration of law and order and the wide ranging government agencies that fall under the purview of the various Cabinet portfolios are how the political processes meet the needs of Canadians on a day to day basis.
8 years ago
Answered By Jeff B
In addition to the fine answers other tutors have submitted, I would like to add my thoughts to help you with the guiding question from the textbook.
According to Merriam-Webster: Political Process is "the process of the formulation and administration of public policy usually by interaction between social groups and political institutions or between political leadership and public opinion." Thus, in addition to having the right to vote and protest, one also has the right to contact their representative (at any level of government) as an individual or on behalf of a social group (a lobby group would fall under this) to voice their support or opposition to a proposed Bill or offer an opinion on a particular issue.
Political Institutions is where a citizen can really see how the political process meets the day to day needs of Canadians. Political Institutions include the judicial branch and the executive branch of our federal government. The executive branch, as you know, consists of the PM and his Cabinet. Now think about the various cabinet portfolios and the government agencies under each portfolio. It is, therefore, through the administration of law and order and the wide ranging government agencies (that fall under the purview of the various Cabinet portfolios) that political processes meet the needs of Canadians on a day to day basis.
7 years ago
Answered By Steven N
Political processes attempt to meet the needs of Canadians. Political processes cannot meet every need that a Canadian may have.
For example, Canadian children are prepared for lifelong learning and the workforce through the K-12 education system to which they have the right of access. This right of access is guaranteed in the Canadian Constitution (1982).
Again, Canadians of all ages have access to publicly-funded health care. This is a need that political processes have met. Political processes at the federal and provincial level continue to meet this need by funding and administering the provincial health systems on an ongoing basis.
However, political processes cannot guarantee that driving a car will be accident free. This is because car driving is dependent on the vigilance, focus and skill of drivers. Furthermore, driving a car is a privilege and not a right. Drivers are licensed by the province where they reside.
A Canadian may have the desire and need to take a vacation outside of Canada. This desire and need cannot be met by political processes because it is up to the person involved to work to earn the money to take the vacation abroad after having made arrangement to take the vacation.