A provincial government is the level of government responsible for governing one of Canada's ten provinces. Under Canada's Constitution, provinces have exclusive authority over matters including healthcare, education, natural resources, property rights, and municipal institutions. Each province has a Lieutenant Governor representing the Crown, a Premier heading the government, and an elected Legislative Assembly. Provincial governments deliver major services like hospitals, schools, and highways, and create the laws that establish and regulate municipalities. Provincial-federal relations are central to Canadian governance, with many issues requiring intergovernmental cooperation. Provincial governments vary significantly in their approaches to policy.