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What do provincial ministers do?
Cabinet ministers are in charge of specific government ministries and are responsible for policy matters and issues related to the day-to-day operation of government.
What is the main job of the provincial government?
In each of the 10 provinces in Canada, the provincial government is responsible for areas listed in the Constitution Act, 1867, such as education, health care, some natural resources, and road regulations. Sometimes they share responsibility with the federal government.
The provincial authorities are responsible for such matters as spatial planning in rural areas, regional accessibility and regional economic policy. For instance, they decide where new business parks may be built.
What do MLAs do in Alberta?
Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected by Albertans to make the laws we live by in this province. Each MLA represents a constituency. MLAs selected by the Premier to represent ministries are referred to as cabinet ministers.
Can a non MP be a minister?
Occasionally a person who is not a member of parliament is appointed as a minister, but then he must quickly be elected to Parliament. If he fails to win election, then he must resign (or be dismissed) from the ministry.
What does provincial mean in politics?
Provincial Government means, as mean, as respects anything done before the commencement of the Constitution, the authority or person authorized at the relevant date or administer executive government in the Province in question.
How much does an Alberta MLA get paid?
Alberta MLAs from all parties earn a base annual pay of $120,936. The next best paid, at $116,550, are Ontario legislators. But the average base pay for members of all 10 provincial legislatures is $98,448, even including Alberta’s bloated compensation.
What is the role of the provincial governments?
The 12 provincial governments develop regional policy and draw up regional plans setting out the zoning guidelines for the location and expansion of residential, industrial and commercial areas within cities, towns and villages.
What are the Ministry of Public service in BC?
Ministries. The BC Public Service is divided into ministries. Each ministry is responsible for a specific area of public policy, government function or service delivery. Advanced Education & Skills Training. Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. Attorney General. Children & Family Development. Citizens’ Services.
What is the role of the Ontario Minister of Environment?
Leading to healthier communities and economic prosperity through protecting Ontario’s air, land and water. Leading the province’s fiscal, tax, economic and statistics policy, administering tax and benefit programs and reporting on Ontario’s economic and fiscal plans.
How many ministries are there in Ontario?
Learn about Ontario’s 25 ministries and one non-portfolio area of responsibility. The Cabinet Office provides the Premier and their Cabinet with advice and analysis to help the government achieve its priorities.