Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

prime minister

Definition

The prime minister is the main leader of our country's government, usually the head of the political party that won the most votes in an election. Think of them as the captain of Canada's team.

prime minister is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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