Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, its political leader

is the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Commons, the lower house of the Canadian Parliament. However, in a minority government situation, the Prime Minister may need to form a coalition with another party or parties in order to hold onto power. The Prime Minister is responsible for leading the country's executive branch, appointing cabinet ministers, and making appointments to various government bodies. The Prime Minister also has a significant role in shaping and implementing government policies.

Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, its political leader is known as the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is elected by the members of the House of Commons, who are elected by the general public in federal elections held every four years. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the House of Commons. Once elected, the Prime Minister becomes the head of government and is responsible for leading the executive branch of the Canadian government. The Prime Minister has significant decision-making powers and is responsible for appointing members of the cabinet, developing government policies, and representing Canada both domestically and internationally.