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What is responsible government?
Responsible government is the concept that the Sovereign (or the representatives of the Sovereign) can only govern with the support of an elected assembly. In Canada, this means that the prime minister (and the Government of Canada) must enjoy the support of the elected House of Commons to govern. If the House of Commons withdraws its support, then the prime minister must either resign, or ask that there be general elections.
First president of canada?
Canada doesn't have a president. The leader is called a Prime Minister. The first PM for Canada was Sir John A MacDonald. He's commonly refered to as Sir John A in Canada.
Who was the leader of Canada East in the 1800s?
there was no Leader in the 1700 but there first Prime minster was John A McDonald he became the prime minster after Canada's confederation in 1867.
Who has the right to be considered first for a job in the federal government in Canada?
Canadian Citizens
Why was Louis riel hung?
In 1885 Louis Riel was the leader of the Metis and first Nations people of western Canada against the Canadian government. After his capture in the North-West Rebellion, he stood trial and was found guilty of treason. He was then hung.
Who was the leader of Canada in the 1700s?
there was no Leader in the 1700 but there first Prime minster was John A McDonald he became the prime minster after canada's confederation in 1867.
What is responsible government?
Responsible government is the concept that the Sovereign (or the representatives of the Sovereign) can only govern with the support of an elected assembly. In Canada, this means that the prime minister (and the Government of Canada) must enjoy the support of the elected House of Commons to govern. If the House of Commons withdraws its support, then the prime minister must either resign, or ask that there be general elections.
How often does canada elect their prime ministers?
The Prime Minister of Canada is not elected. Generally, when a parliamentary election is held, the party which wins the plurality of seats has their party nominated by the Governor General as the first to have a shot at forming the government. Whatever party happens to form the government generally selects their leader as Prime Minister. Then the Governor General appoints that leader as Prime Minister.
First president of canada?
Canada doesn't have a president. The leader is called a Prime Minister. The first PM for Canada was Sir John A MacDonald. He's commonly refered to as Sir John A in Canada.
Who was the leader of Canada East in the 1800s?
there was no Leader in the 1700 but there first Prime minster was John A McDonald he became the prime minster after Canada's confederation in 1867.
Which goblin leader is responsible for forging godric gryfindor's famous sword?
Ragnuk The First. :)
What group of women was responsible for running one of Canada's first hospitals?
The Grey Nuns
Who is Scotlands current leader?
Scotland's current leader is First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who is the head of the Scottish Government and the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP).
Is Canada under British rule?
No. The French first settled there in 1605 followed by the British in 1763. In 1867 it became the Dominion of Canada. It is a member of the British Commonwealth. While Canada has the British Crowned Monarch as the head of state the Government of Canada is independent, autonomous and equal to the British Government, Australian Government or French Government.
Did Newfoundland want to have the confederation?
Newfoundland had two separate referendums on joining Canada. In 1948, there were 3 options on the referendum: 1. Responsible Government - 44.6% 2. Confederation with Canada - 41.1% 3. Commission of Government - 14.3% Since there was no clear majority and the third option was an outlier it was removed from the ballot and a re-vote was commenced on July 22, 1948: 1. Confederation with Canada - 52.3% 2. Responsible Government - 47.7% This has been a debate amongst many Newfoundlanders that a majority of citizens did not actually want a confederation with Canada due to losing the first referendum, and that the majority vote was won by rural swing votes.
Who was sir Louis -hippolyte la fontaine?
sir louis hippolyte la fontaine, a champion of French language rights, became the first head of a responsible government (similar to a prime minister) in Canada in 1849.
Who was the first woman MP in Canada?
Agnes Macphail was the first woman MP of Canada. However, there were more women representatives at the provincial level of government.
