What is the role of the Opposition parties?
Answer: To oppose or try to improve government proposals.
Static role of the opposition: to peacefully oppose or seek to improve government proposals; unchanged as of July 2026.
All answer choices
- To assist the Prime Minister.
- To sign bills.
- To oppose or try to improve government proposals. (correct answer)
- To put forward bills to be passed.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our Government & Elections study guide.
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