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Lieutenant Governors in Canada

Lieutenant Governors in Canada represent the monarchy in the provinces. The role is mostly ceremonial, but includes key duties such as giving Royal Assent to provincial legislation. Commissioners in the Canadian territories have a similar role.
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Lieutenant Governor of Alberta

Role of the Alberta Lieutenant Governor, history or Government House, protocol and ceremony, and requests for birthday and anniversary congratulations messages.

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

Role, protocol and information on the current and past Lieutenant Governors of the province of British Columbia.

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

Role and responsibilities, symbols, honours and awards, and biographies of current and past Lieutenant Governors of Manitoba.

Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick

The role of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, literacy awards, the Order of New Brunswick and congratulations messages.

Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador

The role and duties of Newfoundland's Lieutenant Governor, a history and tour of Government House, and a calendar of official engagements.

Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

Current and past Commissioners of the Northwest Territories and how the role of Northwest Territories Commissioner has evolved.

Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia

The role of the Crown in Nova Scotia, a history and tour of Government House, vice-regal etiquette and the lieutenant governor's awards.

Commissioner of Nunavut

The role of commissioner in the territories in Canada is similar to that of a provincial lieutenant governor.

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Role and history of the lieutenant governor in Ontario and vice-regal residences, program of awards, and events and congratulations messages.

Lieutenant Governor of PEI

Role of the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, photos and biographies of those who have held the position, and information on Government House in Charlottetown.

Lieutenant Governor of Quebec

The role and office of the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.

Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan

Biography of the current lieutenant governor, services provided, protocol, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit and congratulations messages.

Commissioner of Yukon

The role of commissioner in the territories in Canada is similar to that of lieutenant governor for a Canadian province.

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