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A party that has at least 12 elected members in the House of Commons. Such a party is entitled to question the government during Question Period and has a research budget. Otherwise, members of a party that has no official status are considered as independent Members of Parliament.
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Did the Liberal government of Canada have to grant the Bloc Quebecois party status?
Decisions on whether or not to grant a party official status are not made by the Government of the day; rather, party status is regulated by the Parliament of Canada Act. As per s. 50(2) of the Act, a "recognized party" is any House of Commons party that holds twelve or more seats. Under those circumstances, the Government (Liberal or otherwise) cannot deny a party status.
Which party is the official opposition at the federal level in Canada 2012?
In Canada, Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition (popularly known as the Official Opposition) is simply the political party which holds the most seats in the House of Commons (or a provincial assembly) next to the dominant party. Usually it is the second-largest party. The Official Opposition may be either a narrowly defined party or a coalition. Currently, the New Democratic Party of Canada forms the official opposition in Canada, for the first time in its history. It has held this status since 2011, when it won a party record 103 seats in the House of Commons - second to the Conservative Party's 166 seats.
Who are Canada's leaders?
Canada's apolitical leaders are:Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of CanadaDavid Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of CanadaCanada's political leaders are (in order of party representation in the 41st Parliament of Canada):Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of CanadaRona Ambrose, interim leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Official OppositionThomas Mulcair, leader of the NDPRhéal Fortin, interim leader of the Bloc Québécois*Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party*** The Bloc Québécois has only 10 seats and lacks official party status in the House of Commons** The Green Party has only one seat and lacks official party status in the House of Commons
What is official language act 1969?
It was a Canadian law gave English and French equal status in the government of Canada.
What party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada?
A party does not "represent" Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Rather, a party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition by virtue of being the political party with the most seats in opposition. It is theoretically possible (but unlikely) for the third place party to form the opposition if the two larger parties should form a coalition government.Currently, the New Democratic Party is the Official Opposition in Canada's House of Commons.
Did the Liberal government of Canada have to grant the Bloc Quebecois party status?
Decisions on whether or not to grant a party official status are not made by the Government of the day; rather, party status is regulated by the Parliament of Canada Act. As per s. 50(2) of the Act, a "recognized party" is any House of Commons party that holds twelve or more seats. Under those circumstances, the Government (Liberal or otherwise) cannot deny a party status.
Which status has English in Canada?
English is one of the two official languages of Canada, alongside French. English is predominantly spoken in most regions of Canada, with the exception of the province of Quebec, where French is the predominant language.
Which party is the official opposition at the federal level in Canada 2012?
In Canada, Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition (popularly known as the Official Opposition) is simply the political party which holds the most seats in the House of Commons (or a provincial assembly) next to the dominant party. Usually it is the second-largest party. The Official Opposition may be either a narrowly defined party or a coalition. Currently, the New Democratic Party of Canada forms the official opposition in Canada, for the first time in its history. It has held this status since 2011, when it won a party record 103 seats in the House of Commons - second to the Conservative Party's 166 seats.
Where does English and french have equal status in Canada?
English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equality of status and equal rights and privileges as to their use in all institutions of the Parliament and Government of Canada
What are the names of the opposition parties and their leaders in Canada?
The largest party in opposition is called the "Official Opposition," officially known as "Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition." As a result of Canada's federal election of May 2, 2011, the New Democratic Party (NDP) now forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The Honourable Nycole Turmel, Leader of the NDP, is the Leader of the Opposition. The Liberal Party has been reduced to minority third party status and the Bloc Québéois, which elected only four members, has lost official party status.
Who are Canada's leaders?
Canada's apolitical leaders are:Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of CanadaDavid Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of CanadaCanada's political leaders are (in order of party representation in the 41st Parliament of Canada):Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of CanadaRona Ambrose, interim leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Official OppositionThomas Mulcair, leader of the NDPRhéal Fortin, interim leader of the Bloc Québécois*Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party*** The Bloc Québécois has only 10 seats and lacks official party status in the House of Commons** The Green Party has only one seat and lacks official party status in the House of Commons
Who was the official opposition in Canada in 2009?
The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Michael Ignatieff, was the official opposition in Canada in 2009. The Liberals were the official opposition from 2006 February 6 to 2011 May 2.
Major Canadian political party?
The three major political parties in Canada are: 1. Conservative (in power with a majority) - leader is Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada 2. New Democratic Party (forming the Official Opposition) - leader is Jack Layton 3. Lliberal Party of Canada (also in Opposition) - leader is Bob Rae
Who is the current NDP Leader?
the current leader of the ndp is emily hamilton
What is the name of the party representing her majestys loyal oppsition in Canada?
As of this writing, the New Democratic Party ( NDP ) is the Official Opposition.
What is official language act 1969?
It was a Canadian law gave English and French equal status in the government of Canada.
What political party is the elected government of Canada?
The current governing party in Canada (the party with the majority of elected Members of Parliament) are the Conservative Party of Canada, and the Official Opposition (party with the second-most elected MPs, referred to as "shadow cabinet" in England) are the New Democratic Party. Note: Canada's Conservatives should not be likened to America's Conservatives (Republicans.) The Conservative Party of Canada is a very centrist and pragmatic federalist party. (The Repiblicans are batshit crazy.)
