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Canadian Politics


Canadian Parliamentary System

Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, founded on the rule of law and respect for rights and freedoms. The government acts in the name of the Crown but derives its authority from the Canadian people.

Canada’s parliamentary system stems from the British, or “Westminster”, tradition. Parliament consists of the Crown, the Senate, and the House of Commons, and laws are enacted once they are agreed to by all three parts. Since Canada is a federal state, responsibility for lawmaking is shared among one federal, ten provincial and three territorial governments. The judiciary is responsible for the interpretation and application of the law and the Constitution and for giving impartial judgments.

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Liberal Party

Leader: Justin Trudeau

Conservative Party

Leader: Pierre Poilievre

Watch Pierre Poilievre's full speech at the Conservative policy convention in Quebec City

NDP Party

Leader: Jagmeet Singh

Green Party

Leader: Elizabeth May

 


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