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Guy Peters et al., « Canada : un Premier ministre «présidentiel» et ses contre-pouvoirs », Revue française d'administration publique (documents), ID : 10670/1.7v15rm
In Canada the majority of the government’s political advisers are grouped within the office of the Prime Minister and the Privy Council. The role of these structures has evolved notably since the end of the second world war when the office of the Prime minister became situated at the summit of political power while the Privy council came to represent the head of the administration. This redefinition of roles allows the Prime Minister to conduct government policy effectively while preserving a certain autonomy for ministers and for the provinces.