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Canada's Leadership and Etiquette

The chief of state appoints the governor general to carry out royal duties in Canada and is Canada's official head of state. The governor general is appointed by the queen and carries out daily royal duties, ensures Canada always has a prime minister, is the commander in chief of the military, and promotes national unity. The prime minister is the leader of the party with the most support in parliament, runs the federal government through their cabinet, meets with provincial premiers, and is responsible for government decisions and lives in Ottawa.

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Canada's Leadership and Etiquette

The chief of state appoints the governor general to carry out royal duties in Canada and is Canada's official head of state. The governor general is appointed by the queen and carries out daily royal duties, ensures Canada always has a prime minister, is the commander in chief of the military, and promotes national unity. The prime minister is the leader of the party with the most support in parliament, runs the federal government through their cabinet, meets with provincial premiers, and is responsible for government decisions and lives in Ottawa.

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Chief of state

Role and Responsiblities


• Appoints the Governor general to carry out the Crown’s duties in Canada.
• Is Canada’s official head of state through which the entire authority of the government is set in
motion and in whose name laws are enacted.
Governor General
Role and responsibilities
• Is appointed by the queen and carries out the Queen’s duties on a daily basis in Canada.
• Ensures that Canada always has a prime minister
• Is commander in chief of military forces.
• Promote national unity and moral leadership by encouraging Canadians to be proud of their
country by working together to build a strong community.
Prime Minister
Role and responsibilities
• Leader of the party with the most support in parliament and serves as head of government.
• Chooses a cabinet that runs the Canada’s federal government.
• Meets with the premiers of the provinces to discuss the best way to share money and what is
the best for the people of that province.
• Responsible for the decisions about what the government does, and when and how the
government should do it.
• Lives in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario in the prime minister’s house(Similar to White
House).
Body language and communications
• Shaking hands is tradition in Canada when being introduced to someone. Many Canadians expect a firm handshake
when meeting or departing as well as good eye contact.
• Saying “Hello”, nodding your head, or waving your hand, all are acceptable ways of saying hello.
• It’s a good thing to remove sunglasses or hat while talking to someone.
• In Quebec it’s considered bad to talk with your hands in your pocket.
• As far as personal space, body movements, and body gestures are concerned- the norms are different in Englis and
French provinces.

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