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What is the main responsibility of Canada's provincial government?

  1. Foreign policy

  2. Education and health

  3. National defense

  4. Inter-provincial trade

The correct answer is: Education and health

The main responsibility of Canada's provincial government is to manage and provide services related to education and health within their specific province. This includes making decisions about public schools, healthcare facilities, and healthcare policies. Foreign policy (A) and national defense (C) are the responsibilities of the federal government, while inter-provincial trade (D) is the responsibility of both the federal government and provincial governments. Therefore, B is the most accurate answer.