minister of the crown

Canadian government

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In the Canadian government, a minister of the crown is a member of the Privy Council and holds a cabinet position. Ministers are collectively and individually responsible to Parliament. This means they must support government policies and can be held accountable for the actions of their departments and civil servants. The prime minister, who leads the government, is typically the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons. This principle of ministerial responsibility ensures that the government is accountable to the population through its elected representatives.123

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The ministers of the crown, as members of the cabinet are called, are chosen generally to represent all regions of the country and its principal cultural, religious, and social interests. Although they exercise executive power, cabinet members are collectively responsible to the House of Commons and…
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The ministers of the crown, as members of the cabinet are called, are chosen generally to represent all regions of the country and its principal cultural, religious, and social interests. Although they exercise executive power, cabinet members are collectively responsible to the House of Commons and…
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