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Is Queen Elisibeth the ruler of Canada or is the prime minister?
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The Queen is Head of State, and therefore ruler of Canada. The Prime Minister is Head of Government, which is Queen's method of ruling, and is answerable to the Queen. In practice, she will only intervene if there is a constitutional crisis and allows Canada autonomy.
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Who is the queen representive in Canada?
Stephen Harper, the current Prime Minister of Canada
Who hires the prime minister of Canada?
The power to appoint the prime minister of Canada rests with Her Majesty the Queen of Canada. However, many of the Queen's executive functions (the appointments of prime ministers included) are exercised by Her Majesty's representative, the Governor General of Canada.
Does the queen rule Canada or does the Prime Minister?
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada is the Canadian monarch.The Queen is the Canadian head of State, and the prime minister is the Canadian head of Government.
Do Canada elect presidents?
No. Canada has a Prime Minister as the Head of Government, and the Monarch of Britain as Head of State.
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What is the leader of Canada called?
Yes, the leader of Canada is a Prime Minister.
How are the governor generals in Canada picked?
The Governor General of Canada is appointed by Her Majesty the Queen, on the personal recommendation of the Prime Minister of Canada. There is currently no formal process by which the Prime Minister receives external advice, nor by which the choice of the Prime Minister is vetted.
Who is Canada's ruler?
Canada is led by a Prime Minister, with a Queen or King as Head of State, but there is not really a ruler of Canada.
What official is the head government of Canada?
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Who is the current federal leader of Canada?
Canada's current head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, the present Monarch of Canada. She is represented at federal level in Canada by the Governor General. Canada's head of government is the Prime Minister.
Who was Canada's first female prime minister?
Avril Phædra Douglas "Kim" CampbellKim Campbell was Canada's first and only female Prime Minister from June 25 to November 4, 1993, a total of 132 days. She became the 19th Prime Minister of Canada succeeding Brian Mulroney who resigned. She was replaced in the following election by Jean Chretien.Kim Campbell was Canada's first woman Prime Minister from June to November, 1993
How do you become the governor general of Canada?
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada appoints the Governor General (on the advice of the prime minister).
