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1. thecanadaguide.com › data › heads-of-stateHeads of State | The Canada Guide

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   Heads of State of Canada. The reigning British monarch is Canada’s legal head of state. The governor general is the acting, or de facto, head of state.

2. www.gg.ca › en › governor-generalRole and Responsibilities | The Governor General of Canada

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   His Majesty King Charles III is King of Canada and Head of State. The Governor General is the representative of The King in Canada. Our system of government is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.

3. www.canada.ca › en › canadian-heritageAbout The Crown - Canada.ca

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   • Canada’s Head of State
   • The Governor General and Lieutenant Governors
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   In today's constitutional monarchy, His Majesty King Charles IIIis King of Canada and Canada's Head of State. He is the personal embodiment of the Crown in Canada. In Canada’s system of government, the power to govern is vested in the Crown but is entrusted to the government to exercise on behalf and in the interest of the people. The Crown reminds...

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   The governor general and the 10 lieutenant governorsrepresent the Crown in Canada and act on the Monarch’s behalf. The governor general’s role and responsibilitiesconsist mainly in carrying out many of the duties on behalf of The King. For example, he or she presides over the swearing-in of the prime minister, the Chief Justice of Canada and cabine...

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   The Parliament of Canada consists of The King, the Senate and the House of Commons. In the provinces, legislatures consist of the lieutenant governor and the elected assembly. His Majesty's representatives act on the advice of the prime minister or ministers responsible to the House of Commons or the provincial legislative assemblies.

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4. www.gg.ca › en › crownCrown | The Governor General of Canada

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   His Majesty King Charles III, as king of Canada and Canada’s head of State, is the personal embodiment of the Canadian Crown. As representatives of the Crown, the governor general and provincial lieutenant governors act on The King’s behalf.

5. learn.parl.ca › understanding-comprendre › enCanada’s Constitutional Monarchy - Parliament of Canada

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   The Prime Minister is the Head of Government, and the Monarch – currently His Majesty King Charles III – is the Head of State. The Monarch’s powers and responsibilities are established and limited by the Canadian Constitution and several other laws.

6. livelearn.ca › canadas-three-levels-of-governmentCanada’s three levels of government – Live & Learn

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   Jul 18, 2016 · In this system, the Queen or King of Canada is the head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government. The functions of the monarch are generally carried out by her representative, the Governor General (federal) and the Lieutenant-Governor (provincial).

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   Who is the head of State in Canada?

   • The Monarch (the King or Queen) is the Head of State, whose powers are defined by the Constitution and constitutional conventions. These responsibilities are carried out by the Governor General (the Monarch’s representative in Canada). The positions of Head of State and Head of Government are held by separate people.

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   What is the difference between a head of government and a Governor General?

   • The Head of Government is a political figure who leads Cabinet. The Governor General is the Monarch’s representative in Canada. They are appointed by the Monarch on the advice of the Prime Minister. Although the Constitution does not assign a fixed term to the position, a new Governor General is usually appointed every five years.

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   What role does a head of State play in Canada?

   • In Canada, the Head of State has important constitutional responsibilities but no political role. They are strictly non-partisan (not affiliated with any political party or platform). The Head of Government is a political figure who leads Cabinet. The Governor General is the Monarch’s representative in Canada.

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   Who is the head of government?

   • The head of government is the Prime Minister. The three main levels of government are federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal. Each level has different areas of responsibility depending on geography and types of services: This level creates laws and manages programs and services that affect the whole country.

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8. www.canada.ca › en › canadian-heritageThe Crown in Canada - Canada.ca

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Canada is a constitutional monarchy. Learn about Canada’s Head of State, the Governor General and Lieutenant Governors, and the Parliament of Canada.