The Government of Canada — officially His Majesty’s Government — operates as a Westminster-style parliamentary democracy established through the Constitution Act, 1867. The British monarch serves as head of state and is represented by the Governor General, while executive authority rests with the Prime Minister and Cabinet, who must maintain the confidence of the House of Commons. The executive branch oversees more than one hundred departments and agencies employing over 300,000 people nationwide. Parliament comprises the Senate and House of Commons, which enact legislation that becomes law upon royal assent. The government manages national priorities including intergovernmental relations, international treaties, public service operations, and digital services, while maintaining transparency through open government initiatives and proactive disclosure requirements.