The House of Commons is the heart of our Parliamentary Government. This program studies the operation and functions of the House of Commons including Members Of Parliament, Political Parties, The Speech From The Throne, Question Period, Debates and the Creation of Legislation, Drafting and Passage of a Bill, Procedures and Positions, Speaker Of The House, Pages,...
The Legislative Process – Educational Film
This program presents in simple format, how a Bill becomes a Law in Canada’s Federal Government, from concept through First, Second and Third readings, including Cabinet stage, Debate and Committee Stage to Royal Assent. It looks at why we have laws, what is meant by the term Rule of Law, the role of our Constitution, Police, Judges, Lawyers, Courts and...
Our Nations’ Capital – Ottawa
This excellent film recalls Ottawa’s past and tours the present Capital Region. The extensive tour includes the National War Museum, Museum of Civilization, Science and Technology, National Gallery, Prime Minister’s Residence, Government House (Rideau Hall), Canadian Mint, Bank of Canada, Supreme Court, Rideau Canal, National Arts Centre, Embassy Row and...
Let’s Visit Ottawa – Educational Film
Designed for a younger audience, we tour our Capital Region. It includes numerous museums such as the Museums of Civilization and Natural Sciences. We walk the brick shores of the Rideau Canal and tour embassy row. Then it’s on to the Agriculture Research Centre, Bank of Canada, Supreme Court and the Mint. We take a trip to the Governor-General’s residence...
Understanding Elections In Canada
This program presents to elementary students a complete and easy to understand overview of our Federal Election Process. It explains why we have elections and their importance in our parliamentary democracy. It covers terms such as constituencies, candidates, party platforms, differing political parties, political literature, voting patterns, polls, types of...
Our Parliament – Educational Film
This program presents an overview of Canada’s Federal Government. It is an excellent and concise introduction to understanding Canada’s Parliamentary System. Topics covered include: Political parties and divisions of governments to our election process Legislation Role Of Prime Minister Role Of Members Of Parliament Purpose of Parliament Our...
COUNT YOURSELF IN: Elections In Canada
This excellent film will be of significant value for your grade 8 to 12 students. The heart of our Parliamentary Democracy is the simple act of casting a ballot. Every election shapes Canada and sets the direction our nation will follow. Yet less than 25 percent of young voters between the ages of 18 to 24 cast a ballot. Even fewer take an active role in the...
Understanding Canadian Elections
This film studies the role and importance of Canada's Federal Election Process. An authoritative guide for studying the purpose, functions and importance of elections in our country. This concise, easy to understand program covers the following topics: constituencies candidates party platforms political literature voting patterns polls types of elections causes...