The politics of Canada function within a framework of parliamentary democracy and a federal system of parliamentary government with strong democratic traditions. ... Steve Patten identifies four party systems in Canada's political history.Political culture · Governmental organization · National unity · Political conditionsCurrent cabinet: 29th Canadian Ministry
Leader: Prime Minister
Deputy leader: Deputy Prime Minister
Constitution: Constitution of Canada
Leader: Prime Minister
Deputy leader: Deputy Prime Minister
Constitution: Constitution of Canada
What is Canada's political system known as?
Canada is a constitutional monarchy, in which the monarch is head of state. In practice, the executive powers are directed by the Cabinet, a committee of ministers of the Crown responsible to the elected House of Commons of Canada and chosen and headed by the Prime Minister of Canada.
What type of government did Canada have before 1837?
In both colonies, effective government was in the hands of the lieutenant governor and an oligarchy that dominated the legislative and executive councils. In Upper Canada this ruling elite was known as the Family Compact; in Lower Canada it was called the Château Clique.
How did Canada's government start?
In 1867, the British parliament passed the Constitution Act (formerly the British North America Act). This created the Canadian federation, originally comprised of four provinces: Ontario.