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Ontario. Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
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| Record #: BTN1446 |
Last Modified: 09 Sep 2009 |
Last Full Update: 09 Sep 2009 |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Mailing Address | c/o The Honourable David C. Onley, O.Ont. |
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Unknown or Not Applicable |
| Office Phone | 416-325-7780 |
| Fax | 416-325-7787 |
| Organization Email | ltgov@gov.on.ca |
| Website | www.lt.gov.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | The Honourable David C. Onley, O.Ont., Lieutenant Governor of Ontario |
| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Description | The Lieutenant Governor is the representative of Her Majesty The Queen in Ontario. The Office coordinates, supports and promotes the activities of the Lieutenant Governor.
In his constitutional role, the Lieutenant Governor swears-in the Executive Council, outlines the Government's plans in the Speech from the Throne, provides the Royal Assent needed for bills to become law, approves orders-in-council and appointments recommended by Cabinet, and prorogues or dissolves each session of Parliament.
In his community role, the Lieutenant Governor represents the people of Ontario and acts as the Province's official host, welcoming world leaders and diplomats. He hosts or attends hundreds of community events throughout Ontario, often speaking out in support of mental health, anti-racism and aboriginal youth.
Ontario's Lieutenant Governors have established several awards to recognize outstanding citizens in fields of interest to them. To learn about the awards and their recipients, visit the website.
The Lieutenant Governor sends greetings upon request to Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 90 or more, and to couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 50 years or more. To request a greeting, complete the appropriate Greeting Form (available on website) and send your request to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario with 6 weeks notice.
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| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government |
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| Subjects | Awards ; Congratulatory messages ; Provincial government |
