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Who is Canadian Governor General?
Mary Simon
Mary Simon was officially installed as the 30th governor general and first Indigenous governor general of Canada on Monday, ending a six-month period that became the position’s longest vacancy in Canadian history.
Who is BC lieutenant general?
Honourable Janet Austin
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn in as the province’s 30th Lieutenant Governor in 2018. The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General acting by and with the advice of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada.
How old is Janet Austin?
Janet Austin
| Her Honour The Honourable Janet Austin OBC | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956/1957 (age 64–65) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Spouse(s) | Ashley Chester |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
Where does the Lieutenant Governor of BC live?
Government House is the home of the Lieutenant Governor, located in the heart of the Rockland neighbourhood in Victoria, British Columbia, on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations.
Does England own Canada?
In 1982, it adopted its own constitution and became a completely independent country. Although it’s still part of the British Commonwealth—a constitutional monarchy that accepts the British monarch as its own. Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada.
Who is the current Governor General 2020?
Since 1 July 2019, the governor-general has been General David Hurley. From Federation in 1901 until 1965, 11 out of the 15 governors-general were British aristocrats; they included four barons, three viscounts, three earls, and one royal duke.
Who is the representative of Queen in BC?
Lieutenant Governor
The Lieutenant Governor of B.C. represents the Queen at the provincial level in Canada and is the legal head of state in British Columbia, which means he or she acts as chief public representative and has the highest ranking position in the provincial government.
What is BC lt pay?
| Lieutenant governor of British Columbia | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 20 July 1871 |
| First holder | Joseph Trutch |
| Salary | $126,241/year |
| Website | www.ltgov.bc.ca |
How old is Salma Lakhani?
Salma Lakhani
| Her Honour the Honourable Salma Lakhani AOE DStJ | |
|---|---|
| Born | Salma Rajabali 1951/1952 (age 68–69) Kampala, Uganda |
| Spouse(s) | Zaheer Lakhani |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Edmonton, Alberta |
Who is the Queen’s representative in BC?
Lieutenant Governor The Lieutenant Governor of B.C.
Who is the opposition party in BC?
The British Columbia Liberal Party (also referred to as the BC Liberals) is a centre-right provincial political party in British Columbia, Canada. The party currently forms the Official Opposition. The leader of the Liberal Party, and Leader of the Official Opposition of British Columbia, is Andrew Wilkinson.
Does Queen Elizabeth own land in Canada?
The land of Canada is solely owned by Queen Elizabeth II who is also the head of state. Only 9.7% of the total land is privately owned while the rest is Crown Land. The land is administered on behalf of the Crown by various agencies or departments of the government of Canada.