"New Canadians learn about their adopted country by reading A Look at Canada to prepare for a test on their knowledge of Canada. But whether we are citizens by birth or by naturalization, we should all learn about our history and heritage and appreciate our shared values." (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)

Government Leaders

Canada (Federal Government)

The British Monarchy

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Canada's Head of State.

Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean represents the Queen in Canada.

Prime Minister of Canada

The Right Honourable Stephen Harper is the Head of Government and Leader of the party in power, the Conservative Party of Canada.

Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons

Stéphane Dion is the Leader of the Opposition and is leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Other opposition parties and leaders are:

Bloc Québécois, led by Gilles Duceppe

New Democratic Party, led by Jack Layton

Members of Parliament (MPs) (map)

Blackstrap - Lynne Yelich (CP) (map)

Saskatoon-Humboldt - Brad Trost (CP) (map)

Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar - Carol Skelton (CP) (map)

Saskatoon-Wanuskewin - Maurice Vellacott (CP) (map)

Saskatchewan (Provincial Government)

Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

The Honourable Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart represents the Queen in Saskatchewan.

Premier of Saskatchewan

The Honourable Lorne Calvert is the Premier and is Leader of the Saskatchewan New Democrats.

Leader of the Opposition

Brad Wall is the Leader of Saskatchewan's Official Opposition and is Leader of the Saskatchewan Party.

Other parties are:

Saskatchewan Liberal Party, led by David Karwacki

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) (map)

Saskatoon Centre - David Forbes (NDP)

Saskatoon Eastview - Judy Junor (NDP)

Saskatoon Fairview - Andy Iwanchuk (NDP)

Saskatoon Greystone - Peter Prebble (NDP)

Saskatoon Massey Place - Eric Cline (NDP)

Saskatoon Meewasin - Frank Quennell (NDP)

Saskatoon Northwest - Ted Merriman (SKP)

Saskatoon Nutana - Pat Atkinson (NDP)

Saskatoon Riversdale - Lorne Calvert (NDP)

Saskatoon Silver Springs - Ken Cheveldayoff (SKP)

Saskatoon Southeast - Don Morgan (SKP)

Saskatoon Sutherland - Graham Addley (NDP)

Saskatoon (Municipal Government)

Mayor of Saskatoon

Don Atchison is the mayor of Saskatoon.

City of Saskatoon Ward Councillors (includes map)

Ward 1 - Darren Hill

Ward 2 - Pat Lorje

Ward 3 - Maurice (Moe) Neault

Ward 4 - Myles Heidt

Ward 5 - Gordon Wyant

Ward 6 - Charlie Clark

Ward 7 - Bob Pringle

Ward 8 - Glenn Penner

Ward 9 - Tiffany Paulsen

Ward 10 - Bev Dubois

Other Information

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test

Test your knowledge with this practice citizenship test.

Canadian Government Information on the Internet - Municipal Information

Links to information about cities across Canada.

Premiers of Canada and Leaders of the Opposition

Names and addresses of the leaders of Canada and its provinces.

Saskatchewan History

A look at Saskatchewan's history, focusing on the history of agriculture in the province.

Saskatoon History

An overview of the history of the city.

Saskatoon: The Early Years

An exploration of the history of Saskatoon, from its earliest days until 1949.

Symbols of Canada

Learn about the Canadian flag and the National Anthem and symbols like the beaver and the maple leaf.

Symbols of the Canadian Provinces

Flags and symbols of the Canadian provinces and territories.

Content of this page changes as political leaders change. All links were last checked August 2006.