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• How Does the Canadian Government Work?

  Rodger, Ellen

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  The book provides an engaging introduction on how Canada's parliamentary system of government works. The distinctions between head of state and head of government are explained, while introducing readers to the roles of the monarch, the governor…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Provincial and Territorial Government

  Hudak, Heather C., 1975-

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  This book for young readers describes the structure of Canada's ten provincial and three territorial governments, and outlines their role and responsibilities in running their province or territory.

• Federal Government

  Hudak, Heather C., 1975-

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  This book for young readers describes the structure of the federal government of Canada and outlines its role and responsibilities in running the country.

• The Senate

  Rose, Simon, 1961-

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  An introduction to the history and importance of Canada's senate.

• Discovering and Understanding Democracy in Canada

  Anctil, Gabriel, 1979-

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  You might not know this, but we are very lucky to live in a democracy. Join Zoe, from Montréal and Theo, from Toronto in this guide to better understand how our cities, provinces and country are run, and what you can do to participate in democratic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Canada's Political Parties

  Rose, Simon, 1961-

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  This book for young readers describes the structure of Canadian political parties, their history, their beliefs, how they campaign during an election, and how elections are run, and suggests ways to become involved in politics.

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit Governance

  Rose, Simon, 1961-

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  Describes the three distinct communities of Indigenous Peoples living in Canada, their historical forms of governance, the purpose of the Indian Act passed by the federal government in 1876, and the organizations formed to represent and protect the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Get Involved

  Democracy

  Kita, Joy,

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  Discusses Canada's democratic process and the important role of Canadian citizens.

• Why Does Democracy Matter?

  Pegis, Jessica (Jessica M.)

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  Appealing text and supportive images introduce young readers to democratic principles, including fairness, equality, and respect for legitimate authority and rules. Young readers will also learn the basic concepts of how a democracy works.

• Responsibilities of Citizenship

  Rose, Simon, 1961-

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  This book for young readers discusses what it means to be a citizen of a country, how a person becomes a Canadian citizen, and outlines your rights as a Canadian citizen as well as your responsibilities.

• Governments Around the World

  Scott, David (David Coleman), 1971-

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  Governments were created long ago when civilizations began. But in modern times, governments have become more complex. Society is organized by governments. There are local, state, and national governments. They are different around the world. But…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Get Out and Vote!

  How You Can Shape the Future

  MacLeod, Elizabeth

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  Dive into the past, present and future of voting around the world, and discover why it's one of the most important things you can do as a citizen. With profiles of young people who are making the vote count, this book will empower readers to make…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vote for Me!

  How Governments and Elections Work Around the World

  Spilsbury, Louise

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  Vote for Me explains politics to children and shows them just who is in charge around the world--from presidents and prime ministers to dictators, autocrats, and monarchs. It also answers important questions that kids have, including: What do…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• That's Not Fair!

  Getting to Know Your Rights and Freedoms

  McLaughlin, Danielle S., 1951-

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  A book of six stories about what it means to live in a democracy. In an imaginary city, some silly characters get into scrapes when they fail to recognize one another's rights. Knowing that in democracies there are not perfect solutions, the reader…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Indigenous Peoples in Politics

  Rose, Simon, 1961-

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  "Discusses the political involvement of Indigenous Peoples from across Canada."--Provided by publisher.

• The Rights of Indigenous Peoples Explained

  Okibe, Summer

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  Simplifies the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) for you. You are special and you deserve to know that the Indigenous People around you have rights. You should, at all times, respect and acknowledge their rights.

• Taking Action to Achieve Equality

  Sjonger, Rebecca

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  From tackling gender inequality to fighting for the right to a good education, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change.

• I Have the Right to Be a Child

  Serres, Alain, 1956-

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  A brief afterword explains that the rights outlined in the book come from the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989.

• Small Places Close to Home

  a Children's Declaration of Rights

  Hopkinson, Deborah

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  In the wake of two devastating world wars, Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady and U.S. delegate to the newly formed United Nations, drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Signed on December 10, 1948, the declaration marked the first…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes People March

  Allen, Tessa,

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  Highlights some of the rallying causes for organized marches throughout history.