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Citizenship and government / by Sylvia Mathieson.

Mathieson, Sylvia. (Author). Canada. National Literacy Secretariat. (Added Author). Centre for Curriculum, Transfer and Technology. (Added Author). British Columbia. Ministry of Advanced Education. (Added Author).

Summary:

This booklet focuses on learning about the Canadian system of government and what it means to be Canadian. It covers how government works at the federal, provincial and local level, as well as how to vote and get involved in the campaign process. At the end of each unit are questions that can be answered. The stories are simply written and straightforward. Difficult words are highlighted and included in a "pre-reading vocabulary" section before each story, allowing readers to learn words before reading the story. This booklet is suitable for any new reader interested in learning about the Canadian systems of federal, provincial and local government, and what being Canadian is all about.

Record details

ISBN: 0771916868
Physical Description: 97 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education, 2002.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"For the Human Resource Development Canada, National Literacy Secretariat and the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education through the Centre for Curriculum, Transfer & Technology."
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- 1. What it means to be Canadian -- 2. Federal and provincial governments -- 3. Participation in federal and provincial government -- 4. Local government.