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1. www.canada.ca › crown-canada › governor-generalThe governor general - Canada.ca

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   The governor general represents His Majesty The King at the federal level in Canada. The office of governor general is the oldest continuous institution in Canada and is an unbroken link with the early days of European settlement in our country.

2. www.gg.ca › en › governor-generalRole and Responsibilities - The Governor General of Canada

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   The Governor General is the representative of The King in Canada. Our system of government is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. His Majesty King Charles III is King of Canada and Head of State.

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4. www.canada.ca › governor-general-designateThe Governor General Designate - Canada.ca

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   Mar 27, 2024 · What is a Governor General Designate? The Governor General Designate is the person who has been appointed as Governor General, but who has not yet been sworn-in.

5. www.canada.ca › en › canadian-heritageFrequently asked questions - Canada.ca

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   What is a Governor General Designate? A Governor General Designate is the person who has been appointed as Governor General, but who has not yet been sworn-in. For more information about the role of a Governor General, please visit the official website of the Governor General of Canada.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Governor_General_of_CanadaGovernor General of Canada - Wikipedia

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   The governor general of Canada (French: gouverneure générale du Canada) [n 1] is the federal representative of the Canadian monarch, currently King Charles III. The king or queen of Canada is also monarch and head of state of 14 other Commonwealth realms and lives in the United Kingdom.

7. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › governor-generalGovernor General of Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Jul 18, 2012 · A gouverneur or governor general has represented the Crown at the head of government since the beginning of European settlement in Canada. This was true in both New France and in British North America. Lord Monck, the country’s first governor general at Confederation, was sworn in on 1 July 1867.

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   What does the Governor General represent in Canada?

   • The governor general represents His Majesty The King at the federal level in Canada. The office of governor general is the oldest continuous institution in Canada and is an unbroken link with the early days of European settlement in our country.

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   Where can I find information about the role of a Governor General?

   • For information about the role of the Governor General, please visit the official website of the Governor General of Canada. The Governor General is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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   What is a Governor General designate?

   • The governor general designate is the person who has been appointed as governor general, but who has not yet been sworn-in. During the transition period, the governor general designate undertakes a series of briefings with various members of government, ensuring he or she will be able to step into the role of governor general without difficulty.

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   Who appoints a Governor General?

   • The monarch, on the advice of his or her Canadian prime minister, [ 1 ] appoints a governor general to administer the government of Canada in the monarch's name. The commission is for an indefinite period—known as serving at His Majesty's pleasure —though, five years is the usual length of term.

   Governor General of Canada - Wikipedia

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   How does Canada become a Governor General?

   • The governor general is appointed by the monarch on the prime minister ’s recommendation. They usually hold office for at least five years. The prime minister speaks for the political majority. The governor general represents the whole country. The office has developed with Canada’s evolution from colony to nation.

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   What does a governor general do?

   • The governor general also fulfills important ceremonial duties: The installation of a new governor general is intended to officially mark his or her assumption of office, replacing the outgoing governor general. It is an historic event which represents the most important state ceremony within Canada's constitutional and ceremonial structure.

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9. learn.parl.ca › understanding-comprendre › enThe Branches of Government - Parliament of Canada

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   The Governor General is the Monarch’s representative in Canada. They have important constitutional responsibilities, including signing bills into law, summoning and dissolving Parliament, and swearing in the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The Prime Minister is the Head of Government.