> When foreign leaders visit Canada, they aren't going to see the Queen, whereas they might if they visit the UK. Though they would typically be hosted by the

> When foreign leaders visit Canada, they aren't going to see the Queen, whereas they might if they visit the UK. Though they would typically be hosted by the Queen's representative in Canada, the Governor General (as of yesterday, R.H. Mary Simon). The Queen would never directly exercise her head-of-state powers in Canada. However, the GG does have to make some controversial decisions about choosing governments from time to time.