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Encyclopedia > Governor General of the Province of Canada

The Governor General of the Province of Canada was the vice-regal post of pre-Confederation Canada.


The title was also called the Governor-in-Chief and Governor General of British North America. It was used from 1768 to 1866 and replaced by the Governor General of Canada. 1768 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1866 is a common year starting on Monday. ... The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ...

Preceded by:
Governor General of New France 1663-1763		 Governor General of the Province of Canada
1763–1867		 Succeeded by:
Governor General of Canada

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Governor General of Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (3797 words)
In general, the Sovereign is bound by constitutional convention to almost always follow the advice of her Prime Minister, as long as the Prime Minister maintains the confidence of the House of Commons and acts within constitutional limits, though she retains the right to encourage, advise, and warn.
The Governor General summons, prorogues, and dissolves Parliament.
Governor General of the Province of Canada or Governor in Chief of the Province of Canada
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