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By Susan Munroe, About.com

Definition: In Canada, the term sovereign refers to the head of state, the king or queen of Canada. The Sovereign of Canada is currently Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Sovereign of Canada is represented in Canada by the Governor General of Canada and by the provincial lieutenant governors.

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