See the Citizenship & Immigration Canada web site for guides on how to pass the citizenship test, including the new (2010) guide "Discover Canada: the rights and responsibilities of citizenship".  To go straight to the guide, click here.

Questions & Answers on Government

The Canadian citizenship test includes a section about your local municipal, provincial and federal government. A citizenship judge may ask you about this information at a citizenship interview.

Federal Government

Q: What is Canada's Form of Government?
A: Canada is a parliamentary democracy.

Q: Who is Canada's Head of State?
A: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Q: Who is the Governor General?
A: The Governor General is the representative of the Queen for all Canada. Her name is Michaelle Jean.

Q: Who is Canada's Head of Government?
A: Prime Minister Stephen Harper

Q: What party is currently in power?
A: Conservative Party of Canada

Q: Who is the Leader of the Opposition?
A: Michael Ignatieff.

Q: Which party is the Official Opposition?
A: Liberal Party of Canada

Q: What are the other opposition parties and their leaders?
A:
• New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada - Jack Layton
• Bloc Québécois - Gilles Duceppe

Q: Who is my representative (MP) in Ottawa?
A:
Irene Matthyssen – London Fanshawe
Glen Pearson – London North Centre
Ed Holder – London West

Provincial Government

Q: Who is Ontario's Head of State?
A: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Q: Who is the Lieutenant Governor?
A: The Lieutenant Governor is the representative of the Queen for Ontario. His name is David Onley.

Q: Who is Ontario's Head of Government?
A: Premier Dalton McGuinty

Q: Which provincial party is in power?
A: Ontario Liberal Party

Q: What are the provincial opposition parties and their leaders?
A:
• Ontario PC Party - Tim Hudak
• Ontario NDP Party - Andrea Horwath

Q: Who is my provincial Member of Parliament (MPP)?
A:
Khalil Ramal - London Fanshawe
Deb Matthews – London North Centre
Chris Bentley – London West

Municipal Government

Q: What is the name of the municipality where I live?
A: City of London

Q: Who is the head of the municipal government?
A: The Mayor. Her name is Anne Marie DeCicco-Best.

Q: Who are our City Councillors?
A: See City of London Councillors and Ward Maps

Websites

Use the links below to search for information in greater depth.

Note: Electoral District Maps for Federal and Provincial representatives are identical.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

CIC Main Site

Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know

A Newcomer's Introduction to Canada

Discover Canada: the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
For more information on Canada and the citizenship test read this on-line study guide. It's also available in audio format.

Applying for Citizenship
A good starting point when applying for citizenship.

Citizenship Applications

Federal Government of Canada

Government of Canada Site
To find information on Federal government departments, programs, publications and forms.

Contact Your Government and search for your Federal Government Member of Parliament (MP).

Search the Electoral Districts Database by postal code, MP, district keyword or place name.

Map of Electoral District for London West

Map of Electoral District for London Fanshawe

Map of Electoral District for London North Centre

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Home Page

Welcome to Ontario - A Guide to Programs and Services for Newcomers to Ontario [50p, PDF]
For Welcome to Ontario in other languages, select the language required.

Provincial Government of Ontario

Government of Ontario
To find information on Ontario Ministries, agencies, programs, FAQs and publications.

Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP)
From the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Settlement.org
New to Ontario, or do you work with newcomers? This site can help you find more information about job resources, sponsorship, esl, housing, health and more.

Municipal Government of the City of London

City of London Home Page

Municipal Election results 2006