Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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Government

Canada is a democratic constitutional monarchy. Every act of government is passed in the name of the Queen, but the authority for every act flows from the Canadian people.



About Government
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Canadian Honours
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Ceremonial and Canadian Symbols Promotion
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Elections and Voting
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Going to Canada
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Government History
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Government Resources
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Government Structure
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Government Statistics
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Justice
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Safety
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