HLST 2020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2 : Canadian Federalism, Speech From The Throne
2 Apr 2017
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Reading 1: guide to the canadian house of commons. Canada"s parliamentary system is open and democratic. Opportunity for people to give their input. Designed to make sure proposals for laws are carefully considered. Canada"s parliament consists of three parts: the queen, the senate, the house of commons. They work together to make the laws for the country. There are three branches: the executive branch the queen, the prime minister and cabinet (depts. Of government) who implements the law: legislative branch makes the laws, judicial branch applies the laws (not apart of the parliament) Canada is a constitutional monarchy: laws governing canada recognize the queen as the formal head of state. All federal laws are made in the queen"s name. The queen"s representative in canada who usually serves for five years. Most important role ensure that canada always has a prime minister (chooses a successor in unfortunate situations of losing the prime minister)
