Civics Canadian Government Canadian Government - Monarchy - Parliament 123 - Overview 1. The Queen 2. The Senate 3. The House of Commons The Queen - Canada’s Government is a Constitutional Monarchy. - Elizabeth II is the Queen of Canada and the Head of State - She appoints a representative to Canada to help perform her duties. - The Prime Minister “Advises” the Queen on this appointment. - Since 1952 (Vincent Massey) the Queen has appointed a Canadian citizen - The Governor-General of Canada lives in Rideau Hall in Ottawa and the Citadelle of Quebec in Quebec City

Civics Canadian Government Canadian Government - Monarchy Role of the Governor-General Summons Parliament – Speech from the Throne Disolves Parliament – Calls an Election Give Royal Assent to Canadian Laws Swears in the Prime Minister and Cabinet Represents Canada and Canadians as Head of State Issues Awards – The Order of Canada Terry Fox Commander and Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces Governor–General Delegate – Juli Payette His Excellency David Johnston, Govenor – General of Canada