In practice, there is no hierarchy around most cabinet tables in Canada; all ministers are endowed with the same amount of influence, including the first minister, who is simply primus inter pares (Latin for "first among equals").

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In practice, the Prime Minister (the first minister) often has significantly more influence than other cabinet members due to their leadership role and authority to appoint or dismiss ministers, making them more than just "first among equals."

In Practice, There Is No Hierarchy Around Most Cabinet Tables