Complete Bid Book – United Bid

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It is said that nothing unites the world
like sport, and in today’s world, sporting
events such as the FIFA World Cup are
needed even more because they remind
us of what we have in common, rather
than what separates us.
5.1 Government Overview – North America
For the first time ever, three nations are united
in a quest to host the FIFA World Cup.
Canada, Mexico, and the United States are
not just neighbors with shared borders and
values. Strong economic ties, as well as
community and cultural connections, provide
the foundation for the trilateral cooperation
between the governments of Canada, Mexico,
and the United States. The security and
economic prosperity of our three nations is
inter-connected. The leaders of our three
countries work together to confront common
threats, facilitate the legal movement of
people and goods across borders, and
deepen our economic integration to make
the North American economy the most
competitive in the world. Our commitment
to a competitive and sustainable North
American economy embeds human rights
and environmental sustainability at its
core, helping to level the playing field
for our businesses and families, while
preserving and protecting the future
for our young people.
Government Overview of Canada
The Constitution Act of 1867, passed by
Britain’s Parliament, established Canada as
a domestically self-governing federation and
defined the federal, provincial, territorial, and
municipal governments that make up the
country today.
As a constitutional monarchy, the reigning
British monarch is recognized as Canada’s
Head of State. The Crown is represented in
Canada by the Governor General, who is
appointed by the Sovereign on the advice
of the Prime Minister, generally for five years.
In each of the ten provinces, the Sovereign is
represented by the Lieutenant Governor, who
is appointed by the Governor General on the
advice of the Prime Minister, also normally
for five years.
The Prime Minister is recognized as the
Head of Government, responsible for its
operation and the development and execution
of policy. The Prime Minister is typically the
leader of the party with the majority of seats
in the House of Commons, Canada’s lower
House of Parliament. The Prime Minister
technically serves at the Sovereign’s pleasure
with no fixed term, however there is a term
limit of four years for a majority government,
after which new parliamentary elections
must be held.
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