Canadian Government The major players

What do all of these have in common?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Constitutional Monarchy Queen Elizibeth II is one of Canada’s HEAD OF STATE This is more of a symbolic role she does not rule Canada, but is a symbol of our government and political identity New Canadian, Members of Parliament, military officers and police officers all swear allegiance to the queen

The Governor General Her Excellency the Right Honorable Julie Payette

The Governor General Represents the Queen as a HEAD OF STATE Swearing in the PRIME MINISTER Delivering speeches from the throne Gives ROYAL ASSENT to acts of Parliament Signs official documents Regularly meets with the Prime Minister

Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister HEAD OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Leader of the POLITICAL PARTY that gains support in the HOUSE OF COMMONS Does not get specifically elected Usually elected a MEMBER OF PARLIMENT representing a specific CONSTITUENCY

Liberal Cabinet

Liberal Cabinet Consists of all the different Ministers Ministers are APPOINTED by the PRIME MINISTER Ministers are usually MEMBERS OF PARLIMENT (MPs) from the PRIME MINISTER’S POLITICAL PARTY

Political Parties Progressive Conservatives Liberals New Democratic Party Green Party Bloc Quebecois

The Senate

The Senate Has 105 members Hold their seats until age 75 Members are APPOINTED by the GOVENOR GENERAL on the advice of the PRIME MINISTER Must reside in the province/ territory for which they were appointed Purpose of the senate is to Consider and revise legislation (Laws) Investigate national issues Give the regions of Canada an equal voice in Parliament

The Senate

The House

The House of Commons

House of Commons Many LAWS being as BILLS Members of Parliament debate and vote on bills Discuss national issues Call on government to explain its actions

Members of Parliament (MPs) ELECTED individuals that represent a single FEDERAL ELECTION DISTRICT (riding) Have three main duties Legislating in Parliament Strong voice on committees and policy formation Representing their riding Serving their constituents’ needs

Members of Parliament (MPs) http://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/resources/Winnipeg https://winnipeg.foundlocally.com/Local/Gov- FederalMPs.htm

Member of the Legislative Assembly MLAs Represents their constituency/ electoral division Have four main roles Planning, discussing and supporting/opposing new laws Represents the views of their constituency Can be involved in the House Serve a cabinet minister or opposition

MLAs https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/members/info/wiebe. html

Executive Branch of Government This is the part of the government that makes descisions This branch of government is made up of Monarch (Governor General) Prime Minister Cabinet

Executive Branch of Government This is the part of the government that makes decisions This branch of government is made up of Monarch (Governor General) Prime Minister Cabinet

Legislative Branch of Government This branch of government makes laws The legislative branch is made up of Senate House of commons

Judicial Branch of Government The Judicial Branch of Government is made up of Independent courts These courts interpret the laws that are passed by the other two branches

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In this part of the government Many LAWS being as BILLS Members of Parliament debate and vote on bills Discuss national issues Call on government to explain its actions

Purpose of this part of the government is to… Consider and revise legislation (Laws) Investigate national issues Give the regions of Canada an equal voice in Parliament

What are the 4 main roles of an MLA?

What are the 4 main roles of an MLA Planning, discussing and supporting/opposing new laws Represents the views of their constituency Can be involved in the House Serve a cabinet minister or opposition

What are the three branches of government?

Executive Legislative Judicial