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Who is the Head of Government in Canada?

  1. The Sovereign

  2. The Governor General

  3. The Prime Minister

  4. The Speaker of the House

The correct answer is: The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the Head of Government in Canada. The sovereign, or the Queen of England, is the head of state but does not hold any real power in the government. The Governor General is the representative of the Queen in Canada and does not hold any political power. The Speaker of the House is a member of Parliament and presides over debates but does not hold any executive power. Therefore, the Prime Minister is the only option that holds the most political power and is the leader of the government in Canada.