The role of the Lieutenant Governor is to represent the Crown in each province.Our system of government is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Queen of Canada and Head of State.
The position is non-partisan and apolitical.
According to section 59 of the Constitution Act, 1867, the Lieutenant Governor holds office “during the pleasure of the Governor-General”. Basically, this means that the Lieutenant Governor continues in office until a successor is appointed by the Governor-General in Council and sworn in.
The current Lieutenant Governor is The Honourable Frank Fagan.