This course explores various perspectives on issues in Canadian and world politics. Students will explore political decision making and ways in which individuals, stakeholder groups, and various institutions, including governments, multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations, respond to and work to address domestic and international issues.

Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate issues, events, and developments of national and international political importance, and to develop and communicate informed opinions about them.

Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Ministry Course Title: Canadian and International Politics, Grade 12 University Preparation Common Course Name: Politics
Course Code: CPW4U
Grade: 12
Course Pathway Type: University Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Curriculum Policy Document: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Canadian and World Studies, 2015 (Revised)
Course Developer: Ontario Online School Course Development Team
Department: Canadian and World Studies
Initial Development Date: July 2019 for all
Most Recent Revision Date: Ongoing – course direction is determined through collaboration between teachers and students
Tuition Fee (CAD): $550