Role And Responisbilities

Appointment & Support for Office

The Lieutenant Governor is appointed by the Governor General in Council on the advice of the Prime Minister of Canada, for a period of not less than five years. Because it is not a term appointment, a Lieutenant Governor continues in office until a successor is appointed and installed.

The Lieutenant Governor lives at Government House, the beautiful historic official residence on the grounds of the Legislative Building in Winnipeg. The Lieutenant Governor’s office is located in the Legislative Building and includes the Blue Room, His Honour’s official receiving room for events which occur there.

The staff of the Lieutenant Governor support Their Honours in undertaking their various responsibilities and activities. Their Honours are also supported by Honorary Aides-de-Camp appointed by the Lieutenant Governor who assist them at events held at Government House and accompany them to outside functions they attend. The Aides serve in a voluntary capacity, without remuneration. They represent the three branches of the Armed Services, the police and civilians.