Agencies & Associations
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Federal Crown Corporation or Agency| Mail: Government House, Victoria, BC, V8S IV9 |
| Street: 1401 Rockland Avenue |
| Phone: 250-387-2080 |
| Fax: 250-387-2078 |
| [email protected] |
The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General acting by and with the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. Lieutenant governors are normally appointed for a period of not less than five years.
The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia directly represents the Queen of Canada, who is the legal Head of State in British Columbia. As Vice-Regal representative, the Lieutenant Governor acts as chief public representative and has the highest ranking position in the Provincial Government. The Governor General represents The Queen in Canada.
The Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia directly represents the Queen of Canada, who is the legal Head of State in British Columbia. As Vice-Regal representative, the Lieutenant Governor acts as chief public representative and has the highest ranking position in the Provincial Government. The Governor General represents The Queen in Canada.