origins of canadian government

  • The magna carta
    1215 BCE

    The magna carta

    We celebrate Magna Carta as a powerful symbol of freedom, justice and human rights.
    800 years later the Magna Carta continues to inform aspects of Canada case law
  • British parliament
    1215 BCE

    British parliament

    The Confederation of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec created the Dominion of Canada; appointed upper and elected lower houses were created for the federal parliament and the provincial
  • Iroquois confederacy
    1142 BCE

    Iroquois confederacy

    Iroquois also know as six nations are members of a confederacy.
    Canada' s government today reflect ideas from Iroquois by exploring the Confederacy
  • The Roman Empire
    625 BCE

    The Roman Empire

    The Roman and Canadian government are the same and different in many ways. They both have senates.
    Canadian senates are appointed by Governor General on suggestion by the Prime Minister. The Senators of Ancient Rome were appointed by the Consuls.
  • Democracy in Ancient Greece
    322 BCE

    Democracy in Ancient Greece

    Canadian society has some of the same beliefs and values
    that the ancient Athenians held. Long ago, the Athenians
    developed a government that helped their society
    function efficiently based on principles and beliefs.
  • Thomas hobbes

    Thomas hobbes

    Hobbes believed that to enforce law and prevent the chaos of the state of nature, people consented to forming a government.
  • Divine right of kings

    Divine right of kings

    Both the Canadian Government and the Divine rights of kings both like Monarchy.
    The current Canadian government has a thing for monarchy. In fact the Conservatives seem to like it better than democracy.
  • John locke

    John locke

    Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance. He believed in resolving conflict in a civil way with help from the government
  • American revolution

    American revolution

    The American revolution unleashed powerful political ,social and economical forces. It increased participation in politics and governance, the legal institutionalization of religious toleration, and the growth and diffusion of the population.
  • French revolution

    French revolution

    The French revolution put an end to the French monarchy
    It brought new ideas to Europe including liberty and freedom for the commoner as well as the abolishment of slavery and the rights of women.