Canadian government

Maple leaf authority

The Canadian government is the federal parliamentary system governing Canada, a constitutional monarchy where the British monarch serves as head of state through a governor general.

Executive power rests with the prime minister and cabinet, while Parliament comprises the elected House of Commons and appointed Senate.

The Canadian government announced new immigration targets.

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  • SenateLegislative body, often bicameral's elder
  • federal budgetGovernment's yearly financial plan
  • oathFormal binding promise
  • flagCloth symbol or signal
  • voteFormal choice expression

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national jurisdiction

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governmental level within Canada

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