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Information about Canada

Sovereign:

His Majesty King Charles III
Sovereign

His Majesty King Charles III , as king of Canada and Canada’s head of State, is the personal embodiment of the Canadian Crown. As representatives of the Crown, the governor general and provincial lieutenant governors act on The King’s behalf. In Canada, the power to govern is vested in the Crown but is entrusted to elected governments to exercise on behalf of the people.

On September 8, 2022, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, The Prince of Wales ascended to the throne and was proclaimed king. His Majesty King Charles III became King of Canada and the country’s Sovereign.

Governor-General:

Mary May Simon
Governor-General

Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021, as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general. She is the 30th governor general since Confederation. Ms. Simon gained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and for her efforts in advocating for Inuit rights, youth, education and culture.

Prime Minister:

Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada

Justin Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister. He also serves as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Youth.

Justin’s vision of Canada is a country where everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. His experiences as a teacher, father, leader, and advocate for youth have shaped his dedication to Canadians – and his commitment to make Canada a place where everyone has the opportunities they need to thrive.

Area:

land area:: 3,511,003 sq mi (9,093,507 sq km);
total area:: 3,855,102 sq mi (9,984,670 sq km)

Population (2021 est.):

population:: 36,991,981 (growth rate: 0.78%);
birth rate:: 10.28/1000;
infant mortality rate:: 4.40/1000;
life expectancy:: 82.81;
density per sq km:: 3

Capital (2021 est.):

Ottawa, Ontario, 1,488,307 (metro. area)

Major Largest cities (metropolitan areas Population) (2021 est.):

Toronto, 6,202,225; Montreal, 4,291,732; Vancouver, 2,642,825; Calgary, 1,481,806; Edmonton, 1,418,118; Quebec, 839,311; Hamilton, 785,184;Winnipeg, 834,678; London, 543,551; Kitchener, 575,847

Monetary unit:

Canadian dollar