- 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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