A party leader is the person elected by party members to lead a political party, setting policy direction and representing the party publicly. At federal and provincial levels, the leader of the party winning the most seats typically becomes Prime Minister or Premier. Leaders are chosen through internal party processes, either leadership conventions with delegates or direct votes by party members. Party leaders wield significant power over party positions, candidate nominations, and caucus discipline. Municipal politics in Canada is generally non-partisan, without formal party leaders, though informal slates or coalitions may have recognized spokespersons. Understanding party leadership helps citizens follow political dynamics.