Privileges
How many houses are provided to the prime minister?
Two.
Who was the first prime minister?
John A. Macdonald
What age must you be over in order for you to become a candidate?
You must be over 17
What year has Vanessa Hage-Moussa been director of Communications since?
2023
Which sport did Mark Carney want a future in?
Hockey
What kinds of flights is the Airbus CC-330 Husky used for?
International flights.
When did John A Macdonald die?
1891.
True or false: It is always mandatory to have an auditor audit your campaign.
False. There are reasons for it to be mandatory.
Who creates media appearances for the Prime Minister?
The Director of Communications
What Field was Mark Carney in before politics?
Economics.
What is the prime minister's yearly car budget?
$2000
In the past, what role had more power over the prime minister?
Governor General.
True or False: In some special cases, you don't have to be a Canadian citizen to run.
False.
Who oversees the activities of the Prime Minister's staff?
Chief of Staff.
True or false: A minister of Canada will always have a secretary to aid in their affairs.
False. Some ministers might not be assigned any secretaries, while others might be assigned more than one.
What is the prime minister's Country retreat called?
Harrington lake.
The position of Prime Minister was established in ???
1867.
What are two of the qualities of someone who can't become a candidate as stated in Act 65?
- Unable to vote
- A member of legislative assembly of a province
- The chief electoral officer
- A judge appointed by the governor in council
- An elections officer
- A person imprisoned in a correctional institution
How many parliamentary secretaries are there currently?
None.
To what number is the amount of parliamentary secretaries limited to?
Under the Parliament of Canada Act, the number of parliamentary secretaries may not exceed the number of sitting ministers.
What is the prime minister's yearly salary?
$406,200
What are two of the things that the governor general decides on with advice from the prime minister?
The appointment of Cabinet ministers, senators, and judges.
What is one of the reasons for an auditor to audit your campaign?
- Your campaign accepts contributions totalling $10,000 or more
- Your campaign incurs expenses totalling $10,000 or more
- You receive 10% or more of the valid votes in your electoral district.
When was the parliamentary secretary role created?
1959
Who was the former host of jeopardy?
Alex Trebek.