Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC

Patronage, in the sense of support and encouragement of worthy endeavours, is a legitimate function of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. It derives from the concept of the Crown as the source of the highest honours and awards granted...

Request a Message Throughout British Columbia, many community and non-profit organizations are celebrating significant milestones, hosting conferences and fundraising events, organizing cultural and sporting events, and honouring groups for exceptional public service. The Lieutenant Governor can acknowledge these events and...

Invite the Lieutenant Governor to an Event Each year, the Lieutenant Governor attends and hosts many special events, ceremonies, and celebrations across British Columbia and at Government House. If you would like to invite the Lieutenant Governor to an event...

Protocol relates to rules of diplomatic conduct, professional courtesies and the appropriate use of national symbols, which can differ from one place to the next. The various aspects of protocol that are involved when hosting the Lieutenant Governor can be...

Honorary Aides-de-Camp are military or civil officers in uniform, acting on a volunteer basis, who mark the official status of The King's representative and accompany the Lieutenant Governor to all official engagements. For more information, visit the Protocol guide. Chief Honorary...

Forms of Address The full title of the Lieutenant Governor is: Her Honour, the Honourable Janet Austin  Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia The Lieutenant Governor is addressed personally in the second person initially as “Your Honour” and thereafter as “Ma’am”....

Event Planning The Lieutenant Governor is invited to and attends hundreds of events each year. Her Honour travels extensively throughout British Columbia to celebrate, inspire and connect the people of the province. She also hosts events at Government House in...

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