King Louis XIV
- Ruled over sovereign council
- established royal colony in New France
- had monarchy over New France
- wore hideous tights
Governor General (Comte De Frontenac)
- represented king in New France
- served as living symbol of king's authority
- was the highest ranking official in New France
- was appointed from the nobility
- former military officer's were chosen as Governor General's
- ruled New France in the name of the king
Bishop (Francois De Laval)
- represented the Roman Catholic Church
- ruled over perish priests and nuns in New France
- in charge of missionaries,churches,hospitals and school
- often member of the french nobility appointed by the king
- reported to the king on colonial activities and ensured harmony amongst his parishes
Intendant (Jean Talon)
- acted as chief administrator of New France in the name of the king
- informed king of colonial activities
- supervised the running of the colony law and order,matters relating to money
- lead and controlled local area
- enforced the law in the name of the king
Seigneurs
Priests (Priests of Jesuit Missions)
- baptize
- vows marriage
- did not marry
Canadian Government
Captain of Militia (Joseph-François Hertel de la Fresnière)
- Leads the military
- Enforces Law
- supervised municipal work
- advises the prime minister on how to run the country
Governor General (Lloyd Johnston)
- Represents the queen when absent
- Represents Canada during state visits
Prime Minister (Steven Harper)
- directs work of Government
- oversees preparation and consideration of government business
- controls military
- approves and makes Canadian laws
- Lead and directs their province
- In charge of provincial issues (ex. health care school boards, etc.)
Mayor (Rob Ford)
- Presiding over the council and taking council meetings
- Providing leadership and guidance to our city/town
- making sure the duties of the councils are fulfilled
- leading the city council
City Council (Council Of Toronto)
- directing and controlling cities business
- cities service and facilities quality
- overseeing all of cities finance and resources
- determining city policies
- planning future needs of the city
Hierarchy of Government
Local Governor (Pierre Boucher)