As Learning Provincial Government Definitions June 12

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Locate definitions for the following Provincial Government Positions.  Use the Provincial Government Structure PPT to help you.

1.Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs) 

2. Speaker of the House (provincial - Ontario) - also, name the current one

3. Premier - also, name one of them

4. Cabinet Ministers 

5. Leader of the Official Opposition - also, name the current one 

6. Shadow Cabinet



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Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPP) are elected representatives who serve in the legislatures of Canadian provinces. They are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents, participating in debates, proposing and voting on legislation, and holding governments to account.


(2) The Speaker of the Ontario House of Representatives is responsible for maintaining order during the legislative session, ensuring that all Members observe the rules of debate, and representing the Legislature before the Crown. As of my last update, the current Speaker of Ontario's House of Representatives is Ted Arnott.


3. The Prime Minister is the head of government of a Canadian province. They are usually the leaders of the party with the most seats in the provincial assembly. As of my last update, Doug Ford was serving as Premier of Ontario.


(4) Cabinet ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister and are responsible for overseeing specific government departments or portfolios. They play a key role in making decisions about government policies and programs. In Ontario, cabinet ministers are responsible for areas such as health, education, transportation and finance.


5. The Leader of Ontario's Official Opposition is the leader of the party with the second largest number of seats in the provincial Parliament. As of my last update, the current leader of Ontario's official opposition party is Andrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP).


6. The Shadow Cabinet is made up of members of the Opposition who have been assigned specific areas of responsibility to review and provide alternative policy advice to cabinet ministers in the government. This is a way for the opposition to provide oversight and hold the government to account.

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Andrew

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Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs) are elected representatives who serve in the legislative body of a province in Canada. They are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents, participating in debates, proposing and voting on legislation, and holding the government accountable.

2. The Speaker of the House in Ontario is responsible for maintaining order during legislative sessions, ensuring all members follow the rules of debate, and representing the Legislature to the Crown. As of my last update, the current Speaker of the House in Ontario is Ted Arnott.

3. The Premier is the head of government in a Canadian province. They are typically the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the Provincial Legislature. As of my last update, Doug Ford was serving as Premier of Ontario.

4.Cabinet Ministers are appointed by the Premier to oversee specific government departments or portfolios. They play a key role in making decisions about government policies and programs. In Ontario, Cabinet Ministers are responsible for areas such as health, education, transportation, and finance.

5.The Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario is the head of the political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Provincial Legislature. As of my last update, the current Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario is Andrea Horwath, who leads the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP).

6. The Shadow Cabinet is comprised of members of the opposition party who are assigned specific portfolios to scrutinize and provide alternative policy proposals to the government's Cabinet Ministers. It's a way for the opposition to offer oversight and hold the government accountable.

Andrew

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Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs) are elected representatives who serve in the legislative body of a province in Canada. They are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents, participating in debates, proposing and voting on legislation, and holding the government accountable.

2. The Speaker of the House in Ontario is responsible for maintaining order during legislative sessions, ensuring all members follow the rules of debate, and representing the Legislature to the Crown. As of my last update, the current Speaker of the House in Ontario is Ted Arnott.

3. The Premier is the head of government in a Canadian province. They are typically the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the Provincial Legislature. As of my last update, Doug Ford was serving as Premier of Ontario.

4.Cabinet Ministers are appointed by the Premier to oversee specific government departments or portfolios. They play a key role in making decisions about government policies and programs. In Ontario, Cabinet Ministers are responsible for areas such as health, education, transportation, and finance.

5.The Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario is the head of the political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Provincial Legislature. As of my last update, the current Leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario is Andrea Horwath, who leads the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP).

6. The Shadow Cabinet is comprised of members of the opposition party who are assigned specific portfolios to scrutinize and provide alternative policy proposals to the government's Cabinet Ministers. It's a way for the opposition to offer oversight and hold the government accountable.

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Lori

1. Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs): Elected representatives in the Legislative Assembly responsible for proposing, debating legislation, and representing constituents.


2. Speaker of the House (provincial - Ontario): Presides over debates, ensures parliamentary rules, and maintains order. Current: Ted Arnott.


3. Premier: Head of provincial government, leader of the majority party, responsible for policy-making and administration. Example: Kathleen Wynne.


4. Cabinet Ministers: Appointed by Premier to head government departments, responsible for policy development and implementation.


5. Leader of the Official Opposition: Leads second-largest party, holds government accountable, proposes alternative policies. Current: Andrea Horwath.


6. Shadow Cabinet: Opposition members mirroring government ministries, scrutinize government actions, and develop alternative policies.

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Poca


1. Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs): MPPs are elected to represent people in different areas of Ontario. They make and vote on laws and help solve problems for people in their area.


2. Speaker of the House (provincial - Ontario): The Speaker keeps order during meetings in Ontario's Legislature. They make sure rules are followed and that debates run smoothly. The current Speaker is Ted Arnott.


3. Premier: The Premier is the leader of Ontario's government. They are in charge of running the province and making important decisions. Doug Ford is the current Premier.


4. Cabinet Ministers: These are MPPs chosen by the Premier to be in charge of different parts of the government, like health or education. They make decisions and manage services in their areas.


5. Leader of the Official Opposition: This leader is in charge of the biggest party that is not in power. They question the government’s actions and suggest other ideas. The current Leader of the Official Opposition is Marit Stiles.


6. Shadow Cabinet: The Shadow Cabinet is made up of opposition members who watch over the work of government ministers. They challenge the government and propose different solutions.

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Shangman

1. Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs): are elected to represent the concerns of their constituents regarding provincial responsibilities at the Legislature and in their ridings.

2. Speaker of the House (provincial - Ontario):  it is the speaker's responsibility to manage the House of Commons and supervise its staff. Ted Arnott.

3. Premier: the leader of the government of a country, or of a large part of a country. Ontario-Doug Ford

4. Cabinet Ministers: a member of a governmental cabinet, as in Great Britain.

5. Leader of the Official: the leader of the largest political party sitting in opposition to the federal government.Pierre Poilievre

6. Shadow Cabinet: the team of senior spokespeople chosen by the Leader of the Opposition to mirror the Cabinet in Government.



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Yoly

1.A member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) is an elected member of the Legislative Assembly of the Canadian province of Ontario.

2.The Speaker of the Ontario House of Representatives is Ted Arnott.

3.Also had Doug Ford.

4.A member of a governmental cabinet, as in Great Britain.. See examples of CABINET MINISTER used in a sentence.

5.The leader of the party with the second largest number of seats in the official opposition party Leadership Council or Legislative Assembly. They play a vital role in reviewing the government's actions and proposing alternative policies.

6.The Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet (French: Cabinet d'Ombre de l'Opposition Officielle) in Canada is composed of members of the main opposition party, His Majesty's Loyal Opposition, and is responsible for holding the Government to account and for developing and disseminating the party's policy positions.