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Eric · 30-09-2008, 19:56

A federal system of govt. can work. It works in Canads. In a country this size, there are distinct regional differences ... the lower mainland of BC is a differnt world from Newfoundland, or Saskatchewan, and, especially Quebec, which after two failed votes looks as if it will stay part of Canada. Things which concern Canada as a whole are dealt with in Ottawa. Things that concern Ontario alone are dealt with at Queen's Park. The limits of governmental responsibility are set out in the British North America Act of 1867. Canada is a sort of United Kingdom: the Queen is the head of state; the feds in Ottawa take care of Canadian things, the provincial and territorial govts. look after their stuff; and the municipalities deal with local issues. But the bottom line is, we are all Canadians and damn proud of it.

30-09-2008, 19:56	#13
Eric God Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,290 Liked: 2347 times Rep Power: 58528	Re: Norhtern Ireland to abolish prescription charges. A federal system of govt. can work. It works in Canads. In a country this size, there are distinct regional differences ... the lower mainland of BC is a differnt world from Newfoundland, or Saskatchewan, and, especially Quebec, which after two failed votes looks as if it will stay part of Canada. Things which concern Canada as a whole are dealt with in Ottawa. Things that concern Ontario alone are dealt with at Queen's Park. The limits of governmental responsibility are set out in the British North America Act of 1867. Canada is a sort of United Kingdom: the Queen is the head of state; the feds in Ottawa take care of Canadian things, the provincial and territorial govts. look after their stuff; and the municipalities deal with local issues. But the bottom line is, we are all Canadians and damn proud of it.