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How Canadians Govern Themselves › Government Structure
What is the role of municipal government in Canada?
- To provide local services such as water, roads, parks, fire services and local police
- To make national laws
- To represent Canada in international affairs
- To collect federal taxes
Why this is the correct answer
Municipal governments are responsible for the everyday services that residents use most directly, including drinking water, local roads, parks, garbage collection, fire services, and in some areas, local police. Mayors and councillors are elected by local residents to run these services.