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A bill cannot become a law in Canada without which of the following?

  1. Passing both chambers of government and the Senate

  2. Receiving royal assent from the Governor General

  3. Approval by the Prime Minister

  4. A public referendum

The correct answer is: Receiving royal assent from the Governor General

In Canada, in order for a bill to become a law, it must receive royal assent from the Governor General, who is the representative of the monarch. Option A is incorrect because while the bill does need to pass both chambers of government (the House of Commons and the Senate), it also requires the step of royal assent. Option C is incorrect because while the Prime Minister plays a significant role in the legislative process, they do not have final approval over whether a bill becomes a law. Option D is incorrect because public referendums are not a required step in the law-making process in Canada.