Lieutenant governor of British Columbia | |
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![]() Emblem of the lieutenant governor | |
![]() Flag of the lieutenant governor of British Columbia | |
since 24 April 2018 | |
Viceroy | |
Style | Her Honour the Honourable |
Residence | Government House, Victoria |
Appointer | The governor general on the advice of the prime minister |
Term length | At the governor general's pleasure (usually 5 years) |
Formation | 20 July 1871 |
First holder | Joseph Trutch |
Salary | $126,241/year |
Website | www |
The lieutenant governor of British Columbia (/lɛfˈtɛnənt/) is the representative of the monarch in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The office of lieutenant governor is an office of the Crown and serves as a representative of the monarchy in the province, rather than the governor general of Canada. The office was created in 1871 when the Colony of British Columbia joined Confederation. Since then the lieutenant governor has been the representative of the monarchy in British Columbia. Previously, between 1858 and 1863 under colonial administration the title of lieutenant governor of British Columbia was given to Richard Clement Moody as commander of the Royal Engineers, Columbia Detachment. This position coexisted with the office of governor of British Columbia served by James Douglas during that time.
The lieutenant governor of British Columbia is appointed in the same manner as the other provincial viceroys in Canada and is similarly tasked with carrying out most of the monarch's constitutional and ceremonial duties.[1] The present, and 30th, lieutenant governor of British Columbia is Janet Austin, who has served in the role since 24 April 2018.