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The British North America Act, 1867 by Anonymous
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Executive Power.


58. [Appointment of Lieutenant Governors of Provinces.] For each
Province there shall be an Officer, styled the Lieutenant Governor,
appointed by the Governor General in Council by Instrument under the
Great Seal of Canada.

59. [Tenure of Office of Lieutenant Governor.] A Lieutenant Governor
shall hold Office during the Pleasure of the Governor General; but
any Lieutenant Governor appointed after the Commencement of the First
Session of the Parliament of Canada shall not be removeable within Five
Years from his Appointment, except for Cause assigned, which shall be
communicated to him in Writing within One Month after the Order for his
Removal is made, and shall be communicated by Message to the Senate and
to the House of Commons within One Week thereafter if the Parliament is
then sitting, and if not then within One Week after the Commencement of
the next Session of the Parliament.

60. [Salaries of Lieutenant Governors.] The Salaries of the Lieutenant
Governors shall be fixed and provided by the Parliament of Canada.

61. [Oaths, &c. of Lieutenant Governor.] Every Lieutenant Governor
shall, before assuming the Duties of his Office, make and subscribe
before the Governor General or some Person authorized by him Oaths of
Allegiance and Office similar to those taken by the Governor General.

62. [Application of provisions referring to Lieutenant Governor.] The
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