Member of Parliament (MP) Level: Federal
Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Level: Provincial (Ontario) Elected to: Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Toronto Represents: A provincial riding Main role: • Debates and passes provincial laws • Ontario-specific issues like education, healthcare, highways, housing • Often part of a political party (Liberal, Conservative, NDP, etc.) Example: Contact your MPP for OHIP, public schools, provincial disability support. Councillor Level: Municipal Elected to: Municipal Council (along with the Mayor) Represents: All residents elected by the Ward (smaller area of the County) Main role: • Votes on County by-laws and budgets • Works closely with residents to resolve local concerns • Helps shape local policies around zoning, public services, and safety
Elected to: House of Commons in Ottawa Represents: A federal riding (electoral district) in Canada Main role: • Debates and votes on national laws • Canada-wide issues like immigration, defence, foreign policy • Often part of a political party (Liberal, Conservative, NDP, etc.)
Example: Contact your MP for immigration, income taxes, or national health funding.
Mayor Level: Municipal Elected to: Head of a Municipal Council Represents: The entire County Main role: • Leads the County council • Sets local priorities (e.g. housing, public safety, transit, infrastructure) • Acts as the public face of the County • Helps create by-laws and County budgets
Example: Contact your Mayor to share feedback on municipal issues or community priorities.
Example: Contact your Ward Councillor to share feedback on issues about your Ward or community priorities.
Norfolk County staff help deliver the services and programs you use everyday.
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