| Role | Person/Body | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| Head of State | King Charles III | Ceremonial; GG represents him |
| Head of Government | PM Mark Carney (Liberal) | Runs day-to-day government |
| Governor General | Mary Simon | Signs bills into law (Royal Assent) |
| Parliament | Sovereign + Senate (105) + House of Commons (343) | 172 seats = majority |
| Current House (Apr 2026) | Lib 174 / CPC 140 / BQ 22 / NDP 6 / Green 1 | Liberal majority since 13 Apr 2026 by-elections |
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