Talk:Deputy Prime Minister of Canada
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A user removed this text: "The deputy prime minister is responsible for running the country when the prime minister is out of the country, and in case of the death or resignation of the prime minister the deputy prime minister takes over the position." saying it wasn't true.
What is the procedure for replacement upon the death of a prime minister? Rmhermen 20:51, Feb 9, 2004 (UTC)
- The Governor General takes over the duties of the Prime Minister, but the GG will act quickly to appoint a new PM. According to convention, the GG appoints whoever she thinks will best "enjoy the confidence of the House", that is, can get bills through the House of Commons. She will consult with the surviving cabinet ministers before making her choice, but the final decision is up to her. The deputy PM will probably be a leading candidate, but not the only one.--Indefatigable 07:53, 10 Feb 2004 (UTC)
Since the Deputy Prime Minister is a cabinet member, does she get a deputy minister? I've never heard of a Deputy Minister of the Deputy Prime Minister, but it seems like there would be one. --Arctic Gnome 20:13, 7 November 2006 (UTC)
- NO, duty ministers are with respective deparments. Example' Finance Minister & Deputy Finance Minister. The DPM isn't a Department head. GoodDay 23:34, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
- On second thought, I'm not sure. See Deputy Minister. GoodDay 00:23, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
