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How Canadians Govern Themselves › Government Structure
What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor?
- To lead the provincial government
- To act as deputy Prime Minister
- To represent the Sovereign in each of the ten provinces
- To oversee elections in each province
Why this is the correct answer
Just as the Governor General represents the Sovereign at the federal level, each of Canada's ten provinces has a Lieutenant Governor who represents the Crown. This role carries out similar ceremonial and constitutional duties within the provincial government.