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Would it be democratic for Stephan Harper to unilaterally declare that any coalition of opposition parties in the Canadian parliamentary system is hereby outlawed?
Canada's Constitution guarantees Freedom of Association. Any attempt by the Prime Minister to prevent the opposition parties from getting together would be unconstitutional.
Discuss the role of the opposition parties in the British House of Commons?
There are two types of opposition parties in the House of Commons: Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition (sometimes referred to simply as the Official Opposition), and third opposition parties. The Official Opposition is thought of as a "Government-in-waiting", providing an alternative government to take over should the existing Government resign or be dismissed, with the Leader of the Official Opposition being an alternative prime minister.Third opposition parties are also responsible for holding the Government accountable, but are generally not thought of as a viable alternative government, and rarely have as much pre-eminence in Parliament as do the Official Opposition. (For example, the Official Opposition receives more time during question period than do the third opposition parties.)
What are the parties that are not in power called in Canada?
In Canada, the parties that are not in power are referred to as "opposition parties." The primary opposition party is known as the "Official Opposition," which is typically the party with the second-largest number of seats in the House of Commons. Other smaller parties that are not in government also contribute to the opposition, collectively holding the government accountable and providing alternative policies.
What does the Canadian opposition party do?
The NDP.
The Alberta provincial opposition parties and leaders are?
The Alberta Provincial parties are made up of Liberals, New Democrats, Wildrose, Social Credit and many other parties. The current opposition party is the Wildrose.
What are the names of the provincial opposition parties and its leaders?
As of October 2023, the names of the provincial opposition parties and their leaders can vary by province in Canada. For instance, in Ontario, the main opposition party is the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Marit Stiles. In British Columbia, the opposition is the BC NDP, led by Sonia Furstenau. Please specify a particular province for more detailed information about its opposition parties and leaders.
Opposition parties british Columbia?
New Democratic party
What political parties was united in its opposition to the spread of slavery?
republican
Who are the other opposition parties and leaders in Canada?
Other than parties and leaders that do not form the government there are none.
What other parties hold chairs in the opposition?
In many parliamentary systems, various political parties can hold chairs in the opposition, depending on their representation and the composition of the legislature. Typically, the main opposition party holds the official Leader of the Opposition role, while other smaller parties may also hold committee chairs or shadow cabinet positions. These parties collectively contribute to scrutinizing government actions and proposing alternative policies. The specific parties involved can vary widely depending on the country's political landscape.
Which parties became the opposition of national congress?
There were one party that was opposition of the National Congress. The Indian National Congress was the only party.
Which political parties currently from opposition?
Currently, the Liberal Party of Canada forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition for both the Senate, and the House of Commons. Some senators sit as Progressive Conservatives. In the House of Commons, the Bloc Québécois and the New Democratic Party of Canada are the other opposition parties.
