Overviews: Political Structure
Federal Political Structure -- Canada
Canada is a confederation of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The national capital is Ottawa, Ontario, with provincial/territorial capitals designated in each province/territory. The national legislature is a bicameral federal parliament, consisting of an appointed Senate (105 members) and elected House of Commons (307 members). Elections to the House of Commons are held every 5 years, with the last election having been held in January 2006. Canadian citizens aged 18 and older are eligible to vote.
Provincial Political Structure -- Manitoba
Head of State: |
Queen Elizabeth II, represented by the Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable John Harvard |
Head of Government: |
The Honourable Gary Doer, Premier of Manitoba |
Minister of Finance: |
Honourable Gregory Selinger |
Legislative Assembly: |
Comprised of 57 Members elected to represent the people of Manitoba Executive Council |
Governing Party: |
New Democratic Party |
Capital city: |
Winnipeg |
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