Did you know that Canada has THREE levels of government, each responsible for different services that impact our daily lives?
Municipal Government
Your local municipality looks after community services such as:
Water & Sewer Services
Protective Services
Local By-Laws
Recreation & Parks
Building & Development
Waste Programs
Provincial Government
The Province of Nova Scotia is responsible for:
Healthcare
Education
Highways
Driver’s Licenses & Vehicle Registration
Provincial Laws
Social Services
Federal Government
The Government of Canada oversees:
RCMP
International Relations
Immigrations
Federal Taxes
Employment Insurance (EI)
Old Age Security (OAS) & CPP
Border Security & Passports
Each level of government plays an important role in providing services and supporting our communities!

