1. The executive branch

3. Who? GOVERNOR GENERAL: DAVID JOHNSON PRIME MINISTER: JUSTIN TRUDEAU
CABINET: MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS WITH OR WITHOUT MINISTRY PLACEMENT
POSSIBLE MINISTRIES THEY MAY BE A PART OF: NATIONAL DEFENSE, FOREIGN AFFAIRS, PUBLIC SAFETY
BUREAUCRACY: OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS NECESSARY TO RUN THE MINISTRIES THAT CABINET MINISTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

4. THE EXECUTIVE: GOVERNOR GENERAL
HAS GENERALLY SYMBOLIC DUTIES
RECIEVES NEW AMBASSADORS
AWARDS THE ORDER OF CANADA
CAN DECLINE TO SIGN A BILL
CAN PROROGUE PARLIAMENT – TERMINATION OF A PARLIAMENTARY SESSION

5. The executive branch: the prime minister
CENTRAL FIGURE OF GOVERNMENT
HEAD OF THE GOVERNMENT
POWERS ARE ENORMOUS BUT NOT OUTLINES IN ANY DOCUMENT
THEY INCLUDE: PARTY LEADERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION, DISSOLUTION, DISSOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

6. The prime minister again
As a party leader the PM approves who runs as an MP in each riding. When the party wins the election that party has been given a mandate to rule the country.
The PM counts on support of the members of parliament – they will all vote the same way – this is party solidarity.
Caucus meetings are used by the PM to settle issues or disagreements

7. The prime minister again!!!
PM appoints the Governor General
Appoints cabinet members
Decides the size of the cabinet
All races, genders, minority groups etc. are meant to be represented – this poses problems at times.

8. The prime minister agaiiiiin!!!
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
- APPOINTS CABINET MINISTERS
- POWER TO CREATE OR ABOLISH PORTFOLIO’S (MINISTRIES)
- MOST TRUSTED CABINET MINISTERS ARE CHOSEN FOR AN INNER CABINET FOR EVERYDAY DECISION MAKING
- CABINETS CAN OFTEN BE SHUFFLED BY THE PM TO “FRESHEN” THINGS UP

9. Prime Minister 
ABLE TO SET THE TIME OF ELECTION TO THEIR LIKING, WITHIN A FIVE YEAR TERM
GOVERNMENT CAN BE DISSOLVED BEFORE SET ELECTION IF THERE IS A MINORITY GOVERNMENT AND ARE DEFEATED BY A VOTE OF NON CONFIDENCE
MAXIMUM FIVE YEAR TERM BEFORE CALLING AN ELECTION

10. PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE
THIS OFFICE CARRIES OUT EVERYDAY FUNTIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT – PHONES, MAIL, SCHEDULES
TOP PEOPLE IN OFFICE PLAY IMPORTANT ROLE
HEAD OF THE OFFICE IS THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY – USUALLY A GOOD FRIEND TO THE PM
ADVISES PM ON POLICIES AND HOW THEY WILL AFFECT PARTY POPULARITY

11. PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE THIS IS THE EYES AND EARS OF THE CABINET
THE TOP PERSON IN THIS OFFICE IS THE CLERK OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL
EXTREMELY INFLUENCIAL
COORDINATING MEETINGS AND RELAYING DECISIONS
CAN PROVIDE IMPARTIAL RESEARCH

12. THE CABINET MEMBERS ARE CALLED MINISTERS
THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PORTFOLIOS – MINISTRIES I.E. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
CABINETS FOR COMMITTEES
THEY DISCUSS PLANNING AND TOP PRIORITIES
CABINET MEMBERS SHOW SOLIDARITY TO THEIR POLITICAL PARTY
TREASURY BOARD IS LINKED TO THE CABINET – DEALS WITH THE GOVERNMENT BUDGET
SHADOW CABINET – OFFICIAL OPPOSITIONS CABINET WITH SHADOW MINISTERS

14. MINISTRIES AND BUREAUCRACY
DONE IN EVERY 5 CANADIANS IS EMPLOYED BY THE GOVERNMENT
DIVIDED INTO SEVERAL BRANCHES
- GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
- CROWN CORPORATIONS
- REGULATORY AGENCIES
- ADVISORY BODIES

15. More bureaucracy…
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS: 23 DEPARTMENTS (APPROX.) EACH LED BY A CABINET MINISTER
- EX. TRANSPORATATION, NATIONAL DEFENSE, JUSTICE, ETC.
CROWN CORPORATION: BUSINESS OWNED BY THE GOVERNMNET
- EX. CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY
REGULATORY AGENCIES: SETS RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT BUSINESSES IN CANADA MUST OPERATE BY
- EX: CANADIAN TRANSPORT COMMISSION
ADVISORY BODIES: ROYAL COMISSIONS OR TASK FORCES SET UP TO EXAMINE A SPECIFIC ISSUE
- EX: ROYAL COMISSION ON CANADIAN UNITY

16. THE END 