Governor General of Canada
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| Governor General of Canada | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the Governor General of Canada | |
 Flag of the Governor General of Canada | |
| Monarchy of Canada | |
| Style | His Excellency or Her Excellency |
| Residence | Rideau Hall, Ottawa |
| Appointer | Monarch of Canada |
| Term length | At Her Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | October 1, 1867 |
| First holder | The Viscount Monck |
| Website | www.gg.ca |
The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général du Canada) is the federal viceregal representative of the Canadian monarch, currently Charles III. The Governor General is appointed by the Monarch of Canada on the advice of the Prime Minister of Canada. The role of the Governor General is largely ceremonial, but they also have important constitutional and representational duties.
History[edit | edit source]
The position of Governor General dates back to the early days of New France, with the first Governor General being Samuel de Champlain in 1627. After the British conquest of New France, the role continued under British rule. Following the Confederation of Canada in 1867, the Governor General became the representative of the British monarch in Canada. Over time, the role evolved to represent the Canadian monarch, reflecting Canada's status as an independent nation within the Commonwealth of Nations.
Duties and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
The Governor General's duties include:
- Summoning, proroguing, and dissolving Parliament
- Delivering the Speech from the Throne
- Giving Royal Assent to bills passed by Parliament
- Appointing the Prime Minister and other ministers
- Representing Canada at home and abroad
- Hosting foreign dignitaries
Residence[edit | edit source]
The official residence of the Governor General is Rideau Hall in Ottawa. A secondary residence, La Citadelle, is located in Quebec City.
Appointment[edit | edit source]
The Governor General is appointed by the Monarch of Canada on the advice of the Prime Minister of Canada. The term length is at the monarch's pleasure, typically lasting about five years.
List of Governors General[edit | edit source]
A comprehensive list of Governors General can be found on the List of governors general of Canada page.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Monarchy of Canada
- Prime Minister of Canada
- Parliament of Canada
- Rideau Hall
- La Citadelle
- Royal Assent
- Speech from the Throne
Categories[edit | edit source]
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