Municipalities in Canada

What is a municipality in Canada?

• A mountain range

• A type of animal

• A famous Canadian dish

• A city or town with a local government

Who makes decisions on behalf of people living in a municipality?

• The president

• The prime minister

• Mayor and councillors

• School principals

Why should members of the municipal government listen to the people?

• To get votes for elections

• Because it's a fun activity

• To win a prize

• For a school project

What can't the mayor of Toronto change?

• The color of the city's flag

• The city's official bird

• The name of the city

• The legal driving age

What is one of the responsibilities of a municipal government?

• Printing money

• Managing local roads

• Changing the country's laws

• Controlling the weather

How many municipalities are there in Canada?

• 3,573

• More than 5,000

• Exactly 1,000

• Over 500

How many municipalities are there in Ontario?

• 25

• Over 1,000

• 100

• 444

What is the largest municipality in Ontario?

• Ottawa

• Toronto

• Montreal

• Vancouver

What can the municipal government NOT change?

• Local police policies

• Drivers licensing laws

• Snow removal services

• Garbage pickup schedules

Why do big cities need more municipalities?

• To increase traffic

• To represent smaller amounts of people

• Because they have more buildings

• For more holiday celebrations