The Lieutenant Governors
Each of the 10 Canadian provinces has a lieutenant governor. He or she is appointed by the governor general, on the recommendation of the prime minister, usually for a period of 5 years.
Lieutenant governors are the highest-ranking officers of their province and represent His Majesty The King in their jurisdictions.
The lieutenant governor’s constitutional duties include, among others:
- swearing in the provincial government's Executive Council (premier and Cabinet)
- opening each session of the provincial legislative assembly
- providing Royal Assent to provincial bills
The lieutenant governor's ceremonial and community functions include, among others:
- promoting a sense of identity
- representing The King in the province
- acting as the province's official host
- supporting social causes
- recognizing outstanding citizens
Lieutenant governors of Canada
- lieutenant governor of Alberta
- lieutenant governor of British Columbia
- lieutenant governor of Manitoba
- lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia
- lieutenant governor of Ontario
- lieutenant governor of Quebec
- lieutenant governor of New Brunswick
- lieutenant governor of Prince Edward Island
- lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan
- lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador