International
Day Of Education
January 24, 2025
International
Day Of Education
January 24, 2025
Empowering Citizens Through Education
This year on International Day of Education (January 24), TVO will be focusing on the importance of civics education: understanding your rights and responsibilities as citizens, and how to participate in the political process at all levels.
Having the tools, knowledge and ability to engage as an active citizen in our democratic process is important no matter where you live or what your age. Especially during this time of political changes within Canada and around the world, knowledge and understanding of how to be an active citizen in democratic processes is essential.
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Governments and elections
Learn about the levels of government and our electoral systems.
Teaching power
Over six episodes, the TVO Original series Unrigged explores the quirks of our democracy. This episode highlights the value of inspiring future leaders.
Nerds on Politics
What does "First Past the Post" mean? Watch this TVO Today explainer video to better understand how our current voting system works.
What do governments do?
This Grade 5 Learning Activity from TVO Learn builds understanding about the levels of government and how they support your community.
Epic election tale
In this episode of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, you'll see a student council election in action. Watch a special TVOkids Civics Playlist for more!
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Town hall talk on civic education
TVO Today Live recently hosted an in-studio town hall event to discuss what every Ontarian should know to be an effective, informed citizen. Watch the full episode on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
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Resources for inspiring civic engagement
Learn how your own community is shaped by a variety of democratic processes.
What is a municipal councillor?
Ontarians vote for city councillors every four years, but what exactly are their responsibilities in a municipal government? This short video explains.
Elections and young Ontarians
Before Toronto’s last municipal election, TVO’s Know Brainers took to the streets to find out why young voters don’t turn out more at election time.
Responsibilities of leaders
This TVO Learn resource for Grade 3 students features an introduction to First Nations governance models, including Band Councils.
The Charter of Rights & Freedoms
Watch this TVO Today video on Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. You'll learn how it protects the rights of all Canadians.
Election misinformation
The new TVO Today series Big [If True] spotlights the tactics and impacts of misinformation. Watch this episode about elections.
Government services
Grade 1 learners will enjoy this TVO Learn resource, which encourages children to reflect on how government services appear in their community.
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