Elected Representatives
Federal Government
Head of State: the representative of the Queen for all Canada is the Governor General: Michaëlle Jean
Head of government in power: the Prime Minister is Stephen Harper
The party in power is the Conservative Party
The leader of the opposition is Michael Ignatieff
The official opposition is the Liberal Party
The other opposition parties and leaders are:
- New Democratic Party, Jack Layton
- Bloc Québécois, Gilles Duceppe
My member of Parliament (MP) in Ottawa is: Jean Crowder
My federal electoral district is Nanaimo—Cowichan
Provincial Government
Head of State: the representative of the Queen for my province is the Lieutenant Governor: Steven L. Point
Head of the government: the Premier is Gordon Campbell
The provincial party in power is the Liberal Party
The provincial opposition parties and leaders are:
- New Democratic Party, Carole James
My provincial representative is Leonard Krog
Municipal Government
The name of the municipality where I live is Gabriola
The head of the municipal government (mayor or reeve) is Islands Trust
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