The Branches of Government
Canada’s system of government has three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Each one has separate powers and responsibilities...
Parliament is only one part of Canada’s system of government. In this section, you will find out more about the people and institutions that contribute to governance across the country.
Canada’s system of government has three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Each one has separate powers and responsibilities...
Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The Monarch (the King or Queen) is the Head of State, whose powers are defined by the Constitution...
Parliament passes laws that affect all Canadians. In this section, you will learn more about the Senate, the House of Commons, and how bills become laws.
Parliament is composed of the Governor General, the Senate and the House of Commons. Discover the work of Canada’s parliamentarians, as well as the people who support them in important political and non-political roles.