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Definition: The Prime Minister of Canada is the head of the government in Canada, usually the leader of the Canadian federal political party electing the most members to the Canadian House of Commons during a general election. The Prime Minister of Canada selects the members of cabinet, and with them is responsible to the Canadian House of Commons for the administration of the federal government.

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