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Please explain how the Prime Minister and cabinet are formed in the Canadian Parliamentary system.

Responses to the question: "Please explain how the Prime Minister and cabinet are formed in the Canadian Parliamentary system."

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1 Candidate Response (top)

Niagara West-Glanbrook
CandidateBrief ResponseFull Response
Stephen Bieda Yes The Parliament of Canada is composed of three parts: the monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons. Each has a distinct role, but work in conjunction within the legislative process. I would like to see our parliamentary system streamlined by reforming Senate to include a diversity of people including aboriginal representation and other minorities.

The PM is chosen by the Governor General on the basis of who has the confidence of the House of Commons. The party with the most seats gets first crack at this, but if they fail, the Governor General is entitled turn to the other parties without an election.

Response Summary (top)

Brief ResponseCount% of Total
Yes1100.0%
No00.0%
Maybe00.0%

4 Candidate Has Not Responded (top)

Niagara West-Glanbrook
Bryan Jongbloed
David Heatley
Dean Allison
Sid Frere