Parliament governs the country. It divides into House of Commons(elected people who make laws) and Senate(appointed people who pass laws)
Parliament
-Parliaments govern the country.
-308 Members of Parliament (MP) elected for each riding (about 100,000 people)
-Parliament is divided into House of Commons and Senate
-308 Members of Parliament (MP) elected for each riding (about 100,000 people)
-Parliament is divided into House of Commons and Senate
House of Commons
-H.O.C. - all the MPs including the PM and cabinet
-Debate (2nd reading) and pass legislation
-MP suggests new laws. (1st reading)
-Debate (2nd reading) and pass legislation
-MP suggests new laws. (1st reading)
Senate
passes all the new laws.
not elected.
105 are appointed by the Governor General, recommended by the PM
Senators 30 ~ 75 years old, Canadian.
not elected.
105 are appointed by the Governor General, recommended by the PM
Senators 30 ~ 75 years old, Canadian.