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Canadian politics: Understanding Canada’s political system

Wide shot of the Centennial Flame with the Parliament building behind

The Parliament of Canada is the federal legislature of Canada, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, and is composed of three parts: the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Commons.

Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld

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In this longform, we look at the Canadian federal political system from every angle.

From the representative structure to the organization of elections and the history of the regime, we give you a detailed explanation of it all:

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sits next to Governor General Mary Simon delivering the Speech from the Throne.

Click on the title to read the chapter on the Canadian political system.

Photo: La Presse canadienne / Adrian Wyld


A sign pointing to a polling station in the foreground and a queue in the background.

Click on the title to read the chapter on how Canadian federal elections work.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Hadi Hassin


Two men are sitting around an oval table on a TV set.

Click on the title to consult the results of all Canadian federal elections.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Jean-Pierre Karsenty


Fathers of Confederation pose for a photo.

Click on the title to read the chapter on Canadian political history.

Photo: Bibliothèque et Archives Canada


Close-up on the header of the charter.

Click on the title to read the chapter on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Photo: Radio-Canada / David Horemans

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