The Role of Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General acting by and with the advice of the King’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 King 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 King in Canada.

Visit the timeline to learn more about BC’s Lieutenant Governors