The Governor General has called a federal election for April 28th, 2025.
From left: Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party Co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault. (CBC Illustration)
Waterdown District High School is located in the riding of Flamborough--Glanbrook--Brant North (Ontario). Learn more about our riding (including the local candidates) here: Flamborough-Glandbrook-North Brant Information
Civics is the study of community and power.
It means both understanding and getting involved in your community (both school and where you live), as well as how one person fits in to the big picture.
It is important to learn the practical: Who is our Head of State? Head of Government? What are the foundations of our parliamentary democracy? What are the issues? Why do we need to know these things?
However, the most important aspect of this course is YOU. What do you believe in? What is your personal ideology? Where do you fit on the political spectrum? What does it mean to be a part of the City of Hamilton? Province of Ontario? and State of Canada?
It means both understanding and getting involved in your community (both school and where you live), as well as how one person fits in to the big picture.
It is important to learn the practical: Who is our Head of State? Head of Government? What are the foundations of our parliamentary democracy? What are the issues? Why do we need to know these things?
However, the most important aspect of this course is YOU. What do you believe in? What is your personal ideology? Where do you fit on the political spectrum? What does it mean to be a part of the City of Hamilton? Province of Ontario? and State of Canada?
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Did You know?Waterdown, Flamborough, Hamilton and Toronto are located in the Treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as well as lands used by the Haudenosaunee and Huron/Wendat Confederacies. In 2014, Waterdown dedicated the Souharissen Natural Area to highlight its Indigenous identity and history. In 2022, Waterdown Treaty Studies students worked with the Mississaugas of the Credit to create the Platinum Jubilee Treaty Forest, and in 2024 they partnered again to support The Ponds area in the Souharissen Natural Area.
Learn about these projects below: Learn more about our Treaty Partners by clicking on their logo (on the left) |
The current seat distribution in the House of Commons (As of March 2025)
What does our government look like right now?
Federal Order of Government
Parliament Buildings (Centre Block), Ottawa
Monarch: His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada (www.canadiancrown.gc.ca)
Governor General: Her Excellency Mary May Simon (www.gg.ca)
Prime Minister: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau (www.pm.gc.ca)
Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition: The Honourable Pierre Poilievre (www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/pierre-poilievre(25524))
Member of Parliament for Flamborough-Glanbrook: Dan Muys (www.danmuys.ca)
Canada is in its 44th Parliament. The Government has been formed by the Liberal Party of Canada, with their leader Justin Trudeau serving as Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau heads a Minority Government. Learn more here.
Governor General: Her Excellency Mary May Simon (www.gg.ca)
Prime Minister: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau (www.pm.gc.ca)
Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition: The Honourable Pierre Poilievre (www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/pierre-poilievre(25524))
Member of Parliament for Flamborough-Glanbrook: Dan Muys (www.danmuys.ca)
Canada is in its 44th Parliament. The Government has been formed by the Liberal Party of Canada, with their leader Justin Trudeau serving as Prime Minister. Justin Trudeau heads a Minority Government. Learn more here.
Provincial Order of Government
Queen's Park, Toronto
Monarch: His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada (www.canadiancrown.gc.ca)
Lieutenant Governor: The Honourable Edith Dumont (www.lgontario.ca)
Premier: The Honourable Doug Ford (www.ontario.ca/page/premier)
Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition: The Hon. Peter Tabuns
Member of Provincial Parliament for Flamborough-Glanbrook: The Honourable Donna Skelley (www.donnaskellympp.ca)
Currently, Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative Party has formed a Majority Government. Learn more here.
Lieutenant Governor: The Honourable Edith Dumont (www.lgontario.ca)
Premier: The Honourable Doug Ford (www.ontario.ca/page/premier)
Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition: The Hon. Peter Tabuns
Member of Provincial Parliament for Flamborough-Glanbrook: The Honourable Donna Skelley (www.donnaskellympp.ca)
Currently, Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative Party has formed a Majority Government. Learn more here.
Municipal Order of Government (Part of the Provincial Government)
City Hall, Hamilton
Mayor: Her Worship Andrea Horwath
Councillor for Ward 15: Ted McMeekin
Ward 15 HWDSB Trustee - Graeme Noble
Learn more about the City of Hamilton here.
Councillor for Ward 15: Ted McMeekin
Ward 15 HWDSB Trustee - Graeme Noble
Learn more about the City of Hamilton here.
This website was created over two years (2008-2010) as part of a Hamilton Wentworth District School Board initiative to revamp its CHV2O program (CHV2O) and is updated regularily. All resources posted on this website are free to be distributed for educational purposes.
Original Writing Team: Ms. D. Alexandre, Mr. A. Cambridge, Mr. R. Flosman, and Mr. N. Tidridge
Webmaster: Mr. N. Tidridge
Waterdown District High School History Department