Understanding Government Responsibilities
Canada has three levels of government, federal, provincial, and municipal. Each level has distinct responsibilities to serve citizens effectively and ensure accountability. This separation of powers helps ensure that services are delivered by the level of government best positioned to address specific community needs.
Federal Government responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Immigration and citizenship
- Employment insurance and pensions
- National defense and public safety
- International trade and foreign affairs
As your federal Member of Parliament, Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault represents Madawaska—Restigouche in the House of Commons, advocates for the riding's interests, votes on federal legislation and helps constituents navigate federal government services through the Constituency Offices in Campbellton and Edmunston.
Constituency Office Services
As Member of Parliament, one of our primary responsibilities is to assist the citizens of Madawaska—Restigouche with any questions they may have relating to government services.
The Constituency Office team are available to help guide you through the process of dealing with many different federal departments, programs, and services such as:
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
- Passport Canada
- Employment Insurance Benefits (EI)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Veterans Affairs
- Federal funding for organizations
- Federal programs for businesses
- Canadian flags and pins
Special Greetings
If you and/or a loved one is celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, or if your organization is marking a significant achievement or special event, the Constituency Office can help facilitate commemorative greetings from the Member of Parliament, the Prime Minister of Canada, and His Majesty the King.