A Premier is the head of government for a Canadian province or territory, equivalent to what the Prime Minister is federally. The Premier leads the provincial or territorial executive branch, chairs Cabinet meetings, sets government priorities, and represents the province nationally and internationally. Like the Prime Minister, a Premier is typically the leader of the political party holding the most seats in the provincial legislature, though they're formally appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. Each of Canada's ten provinces and three territories has a Premier. Premiers play crucial roles in federal-provincial relations and participate in First Ministers' meetings with the Prime Minister.