More Good Resources for your Presentations

Hi Everyone,

Here's a good source for basic information about various types of government, with an excellent review of vocabulary. The reading are short and readable!

Here's a great chart with excellent information on where the federal parties stand on key issues, such as the role of government, taxes, social services, health care, and the environment.

Here's a good overview of the major political parties, including some key history that you may want to mention in your presentations. It's slightly out-of-date, but uses language appropriate for ESL learners.

Here's a detailed review of where the major political parties stand on immigration policy. It has a lot of information, but it's nicely divided into Liberal, Conservative, N.D.P, and Green. It summarizes party policy from the last federal election (2015).

Here's a good resource on local (municipal) government with information on the organization of city councils and election of mayors (for Geli and Jerry!)

Here's a good overview of the requirements to become a school board trustee.

Here's the Canadian Encyclopedia entry on School Boards, explaining basic structure.

Here's a new article on the current Vancouver School Board crisis.

I hope these webpages help you in preparing your presentations.

Please let me know if I can offer any assistance!

Doug