- Both levels of government have legislative, executive, and judicial branches: Provincial legislatures pass laws that apply within the province, while the federal parliament passes laws that apply across the country. Both levels of government also have cabinets that are responsible for making decisions and implementing laws, as well as court systems that interpret and enforce the law.
- Both levels of government provide public services: Provincial governments are responsible for providing public services such as healthcare, education, and transportation within the province, while the federal government provides services such as national defense, foreign policy, and international trade.
- Both levels of government raise revenue through taxation: Provincial governments collect taxes from individuals and businesses within the province, while the federal government collects taxes from individuals and businesses across the country.
- Both levels of government are accountable to the public: Provincial governments are accountable to the people of their province through elections, while the federal government is accountable to the people of Canada through elections.