Levels of Government
Federal
- Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola
- Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies
The City of Kamloops is now divided between those two federal ridings following the 2023 Representation Order boundaries used in the 2025 federal election. Elections Canada confirms Kamloops is one of the municipalities split by the Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola district.
If you’re unsure what riding you live in, here’s a link to find out.
Provincial
- Kamloops Centre
- Kamloops-North Thompson
The City of Kamloops is now divided between those two federal ridings following the 2023 Representation Order boundaries used in the 2025 federal election. Elections Canada confirms Kamloops is one of the municipalities split by the Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola district.
If you’re unsure what riding you live in, here’s a link to find out.
Municipal
Kamloops is a city in south-central British Columbia, Canada, at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River near Kamloops Lake. With a population of 90,280, it is the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the location of the regional district’s offices.
No ridings/wards. Kamloops City Council is elected at large. All Kamloops voters vote for the mayor and up to eight councillors, and those councillors represent the entire city rather than individual neighbourhoods.
Government
Canada has three levels of government:
- Federal
- Provincial or Territorial
- Municipal (city)
Federal government
The Prime Minister heads the federal government based in Ottawa. It deals with national and international matters, such as:
- taxes
- money
- banking
- shipping
- railways
- pipelines
- telephones
- criminal law
- foreign affairs
- national defence
- employment insurance
- Aboriginal lands and rights
Provincial and territorial governments
A Premier leads each province and territory.
The provincial and territorial governments have the power to change their laws and manage their own public lands. They are in charge of:
- education
- health care
- road regulations
Municipal (City) governments
Mayors lead municipal governments.
Municipal governments run cities, towns or districts (municipalities). They are in charge of things, such as:
- parks
- parking
- libraries
- roadways
- local police
- local land use
- fire protection
- public transportation
- community water systems
First Nations governance
Across the country, band councils govern First Nations communities. Band councils are similar to municipal governments. Band members elect the band council, which makes decisions that affect their local community.
