• The ministers form the cabinet to the Ontario Government.

  • The cabinet develops policies and sets priorities.

  • It also introduces government legislation for the provincial legislature to consider.

  • The Legislature is made up of elected MPPs. MPPs decide upon proposals/bills for new laws/legislation.

  • They can pass, change or repeal laws.

  • The Legislature also agrees upon taxes that the residents of Ontario must pay to finance the government services and programs.

  • The opposition parties question the government in the Legislature.

  • This occurs during the Question Period in the House.

  • Question Period is usually one hour in length.

  • MPPs can question cabinet ministers on any item that is of public concern.

  • The Legislature is open to the public.

  • The Legislature proceedings are also broadcast on TV.

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