Role of the Prime Minister and the ministry
The Prime Minister is the head of government: they advise the Crown, choose the ministry, and set the government’s legislative agenda within Parliament. Day-to-day public services are delivered by departments and agencies led by ministers.
Cabinet and Parliament
Cabinet ministers are responsible for portfolios such as finance, health, and national defence. Bills require debate and votes in the House of Commons and Senate before they become law.
The official opposition and other parties scrutinize policy; committee work shapes regulations and spending.
What this means for residents
Benefit rules, tax measures, and program launches are announced through budgets, legislation, and Canada.ca. Local MPs can help navigate federal programs in their constituencies.
Executive government
Home page “Prime Minister” link.
For official biographies and news, use Canada.ca.