As a federation, Canada is made up of ten provinces and three territories. Its national problems are resolved through its central government in Ottawa. Each province has its own government. The territories are self-governing. The Cabinet system of Canada unites the legislative and executive branches of the Government. The Prime Minister and the members of the Cabinet are usually members of the House of Commons. Sometimes a senator may be in the Cabinet. Ministers are resposible for all their actions to the House, which is elected by the people. The Prime Minister directs the government. The Parliament is the national legislature of Canada. It has two houses, an upper house called the Senate, and a lower, more powerful house, is called the House of Commons. The Senate has 104 members. Senators are appointed by the governor generally on Prime Minister's recommendation. The Speaker is the Senate's presiding officer. A new Prime
As a federation, Canada is made up of ten provinces and three territories. Its national problems are resolved through its central government in Ottawa. Each province has its own government. The territories are self-governing. The Cabinet system of Canada unites the legislative and executive branches of the Government. The Prime Minister and the members of the Cabinet are usually members of the House of Commons. Sometimes a senator may be in the Cabinet. Ministers are resposible for all their actions to the House, which is elected by the people. The Prime Minister directs the government. The Parliament is the national legislature of Canada. It has two houses, an upper house called the Senate, and a lower, more powerful house, is called the House of Commons. The Senate has 104 members. Senators are appointed by the governor generally on Prime Minister's recommendation. The Speaker is the Senate's presiding officer. A new Prime Minister