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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a person charged with administering the affairs of a province during the absence of the governor general or lieutenant-governor or in the interim between the departure of one governor and the arrival of his successor. In full, President of the Council or Province.
Quotations
1797
By a Proclamation of His Excellency Peter Russell, President of the Province of Upper Canada, dated the eleventh day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, the meeting of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly stands prorogued to the thirtieth day of November, next ensuing.
1842
Mr. Sullivan continues as President of the Council, Mr. Daly Secretary for Canada East, and Mr. Harrison holds the same office for Canada West.
1891
In Upper Canada, General Brock was acting Lieutenant Governor, or President of the Council, during the absence in England of Mr. Francis Gore.