The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada
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The Prime Minister is the head of the government and chair of Cabinet. The Prime Minister's main areas of responsibility include:
- providing leadership and direction to the government;
- organizing the Cabinet, including the composition of portfolios and mandates; and
- recommending the appointment of individuals to key positions.