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There is one Lieutenant Governor for each province, who acts as a representative for Her Majesty the Queen of Canada for that province. The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General, on the advice of the prime minister (usually having consulted with the provincial premier). There are ten Lieutenant Governors at the moment:
- His Honour the Hon. David C. Onley, O.Ont., Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
- His Honour the Hon. Pierre Duchesne, Lieutenant Governor of Québec
- His Honour the Hon. Graydon Nicholas, O.N.B., Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
- Her Honour the Hon. Mayann Francis, O.N.S., Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
- His Honour the Hon. Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M., Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
- His Honour the Hon. Steven Point, O.B.C., Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
- His Honour Col. (Ret'd) the Hon. Donald Ethell, O.C., O.M.M., A.O.E., M.C., C.D., Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
- His Honour the Hon. Gordon Barnhart, S.O.M., Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
- Her Honour the Hon. Barbara Hagerman, O.P.E.I., Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
- His Honour the Hon. John Crosbie, P.C., O.C., O.N.L., Q.C., Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
There are 105 members of the Senate of Canada, each of whom is responsible for the representation of an entire province (senators of Québec, however, are responsible only for a senatorial district, and not Québec as a whole). Senators are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the prime minister. For current senators, please see sources and related links.
Members of the House of Commons of CanadaThere are 308 members of the House of Commons, elected to the House using single-member plurality. Each member of the House of Commons represents one electoral district of a province. The Government of Canada must always have the support of the House of Commons, else the Government is expected to resign, or to seek a dissolution of Parliament for a general election. For current members of the House of Commons, see sources and related links.
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∙ 15y agoYour member of provincial parliament is the person that you vote for. Your member of provincial parliament is the person that you vote for.
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∙ 13y agoMembers of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario are styled Members of the Provincial Parliament (MPPs).
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What is the name of the member of the legislature who represents your riding or constituency?
Depending on whether or not the representative belongs to the Parliament or the House of Commons depends on their title. Those belonging to Parliament are referred to as a Member of Parliament or MP. Those belonging to the House of Commons are referred to as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA), Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Member of the House of Assembly (MHA), or Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP).
Who is the MPP in Ontario?
The Province of Ontario has 107 MPPs (Members of Provincial Parliament).
A member of parliament can serve?
parliment
How ar members of Parliament chosen?
Member of Parliament are elected by popular franchise in single-member geographic constituencies. They are chosen by Australian citizens in elections.
Can a prime minister vote in Parliament?
A prime minister is a member of parliament, like all the other members, so yes they can vote.
What is the difference between a member of Parliament and a member of provincial Parliament?
Members of Parliament represent a riding in the federal government, while Members of Provincial Parliament represen a riding in the provincial government.
What does MP in elections stand for?
MP means "Member of Parliament". This means an individual who has been elected to the Canadian parliament or any provincial legislature (In Ontario, MPP represents "Member of Provincial Parliament", rather than MP)
What is the difference between MLA and MP?
MLA stands for Modern Language Association, which is a citation style used in academic writing to acknowledge sources. MP stands for Member of Parliament, which is a title given to elected representatives in the legislative body of a country.
What is the name of the member of the legislature who represents your riding or constituency?
Depending on whether or not the representative belongs to the Parliament or the House of Commons depends on their title. Those belonging to Parliament are referred to as a Member of Parliament or MP. Those belonging to the House of Commons are referred to as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA), Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Member of the House of Assembly (MHA), or Member of the Provincial Parliament (MPP).
How do you compare MPP and MP in Canada?
The Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) represents a specific province in Canada's provincial legislative assembly, while the Member of Parliament (MP) represents a specific electoral district in the federal House of Commons. MPPs deal with provincial issues and legislation, while MPs focus on federal matters and legislation. Both hold elected positions and have similar roles in advocating for their constituents and participating in the legislative process, but at different levels of government.
Where are the provincial parliament buildings located for BC?
The Provincial Legislature (not "Parliament") for British Columbia is located in the capitol, Victoria.
What are the elected officials of the federal government are called in Canada?
Federally: Members of Parliament (MPs) Provincially: Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) or Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Municipally: Councillors ================ Provincial politicians are known by a variety of names. The most common name is Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The four western provinces and the three Atlantic provinces use this designation, as do the three territories. An Ontario politician is called Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP). A Québec politician is a Member of the National Assembly (MNA). A politician in Newfoundland and Labrador is a Member of the House of Assembly (MHA). A municipal politician is sometimes referred to as an alderman.
What part of the political party is my MPP called?
In the Province of Ontario, "MPP" stands for "Member of Provincial Parliament." There are 107 members of Ontario's Provincial Parliament. Three political parties are represented by elected members of Ontario's Provincial Parliament: Liberal Party, Progressive Conservative Party and New Democratic Party. Click on the link below, which will take you to the government website listing all MPPs, the ridings they represent, and their political affiliations.
Who is your representative in the Legislature of Ontario?
The Queen's Representative in the LegislatureThe Legislature of Ontario consists of Her Majesty the Queen of Canada in Right of Ontario, and the Legislaive Assembly of Ontario. Her Majesty is represented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General-in-Council. As of 5 September 2007, His Honour the Honourable David Onley, O.Ont., represents the Queen as the Lieutenant Governor.Members of the Provincial Parliament of OntarioThe Legislative Assembly of Ontario has 107 members (styled Members of the Provincial Parliament). Each member of the Provincial Parliament represents one constituency of the province, and is elected at each general election using the single-member plurality system. To check your constituency's member of the Provincial Parliament, see sources and related links.
Mp and msp What is the difference?
MP stands for "Member of Parliament". He's elected to represent you federally (in the house of commons). MPP stands for member of provincial parliament. Your MPP represents you provincially.
What is the name of my province representative in Ontario?
Each riding has its own member of the provincial parliament (MPP). Since you have not told us which riding you are in, we cannot tell you who your MPP is.
Who is the member of parliament of a in the 11th parliament in Kenya?
The member of parliament in the 11th parliament in Kenya represents a constituency.
