Civics Education Guide
A healthy democratic society functions best when its population is educated and engaged as active and informed citizens. Civics education equips ordinary citizens with knowledge of how the Canadian political system works, and empowers them to make a difference in their communities and beyond.
This education guide focuses on key topics in Canadian civics. The activities inform readers about how the Canadian governmental system works, and their rights and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. When students learn about the democratic process, and are informed about their community, they are more likely to vote as adults. But this guide stresses that civic engagement is more than just voting. It introduces the concept of active citizenship, and encourages students to take part in the democratic process by empowering them to take charge of improving their communities and their country.