⚖️ Chapter 5: How Canadians Govern Themselves
Who grants royal assent to a bill in Canada?
Correct answer: The Governor General, on behalf of the Sovereign
A The Prime Minister
B The Speaker of the House of Commons
✓ The Governor General, on behalf of the Sovereign
D The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
💡 Explanation
No bill becomes law until it has passed both the House of Commons and the Senate and received royal assent, which the Governor General grants on behalf of the Sovereign.
Key facts to remember
- A bill is a proposal for a new law
- Both the House of Commons and the Senate must pass it
- Royal assent is the final step
- The Governor General grants royal assent for the Sovereign
Why this is the answer
From the official Discover Canada study guide — 5.3.1 Making Laws:
A bill is a proposal for a new law. Before a bill can become law in Canada, it has to be passed by the House of Commons and by the Senate. Even that is not the end. The last step is royal assent. The Governor General grants it in the Sovereign's name, and only then does the bill become law. If either chamber refuses to pass a bill, it goes no further and does not become law.
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