Stephen Harper - Canadian Prime Minister
Stephen Harper, canada’s prime minister started out his political career as executive assistant to the progressive conservative MP John Hawkes. This position led to his role as the chief policy officer for the reform party. This knowledge, along with his next role as the legislative assistant to the reform party’s first MP, Deborah Gray, and [...]
Responsibilities of the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
The position of deputy prime minister of canada is a multi-faceted role, and is an honorary title as it pertains to the political cabinet. The canadian prime minister decides who will be the deputy prime minister, and can choose anyone that meets the requirements of holding office in canada (at least 18 years of age, [...]
Canadian Prime Ministers
Canadian Prime Ministers hold the highest office in Canadian government. Canadian Confederation was officially declared in 1867, although it was not formally integrated into the British constitution until 1905.
The Prime Minister and structure of the Canadian government was originally modeled after the British system. Generally there are two or three political parties in Canada. The [...]