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Explore how different levels of government work across the country and what they are responsible for. Dive into topics like the electoral process, including how legislators are selected, election campaign finances and costs of running elections, what the public service does, explore crown agencies, and more. Our Canada Facts series explores insights about Canada, all backed by solid data and designed to keep you informed and intrigued.
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What are crown corporations and why do they exist?
Crown corporations are government-owned entities created to operate in the public interest, but they function with a degree of independence from direct political control. There are currently 43 federal Crown corporations operating in various sectors, including transportation, energy, finance, and media.