ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Office-holders of Canada

Okay, imagine Canada is like a big school playground, and all the grown-ups in charge are called office-holders. These office-holders are like the teachers and principals at school.

There are different types of office-holders in Canada. First, there is the Prime Minister, who is like the head teacher or principal. The Prime Minister is in charge of making big decisions for the country, like what rules to follow and how to spend money.

Then, there are Members of Parliament (MPs) who are like the class representatives. These MPs are elected by the people in their local area to represent them and share their ideas and concerns with the Prime Minister and other office-holders.

There are also Senators who are like the experienced teachers or principals. They are chosen based on their achievements and experience, and they help make decisions in the government too.

Lastly, there are mayors and provincial leaders. These are like the class presidents who are in charge of their own specific area, like a city or province. They help make decisions for their area and work with the other office-holders to make sure everyone is safe and happy.

So, just like how teachers and principals work together to keep the school running smoothly and make important decisions, office-holders in Canada work together to make sure the country is a good place for everyone to live.