who appoints the lieutenant governor?
Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Canada and the federal Cabinet (the Governor General-in-Council).

how long is a lieutenant governor's term of office?
Lieutenant Governors serve until the Governor General-in-Council appoints a new person to fulfill the role. A typical term in office is 5 years.

what is the lieutenant governor-in-council?
When the Ontario Premier and the provincial Cabinet make a decision and it has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor, it is said to have been made by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council.

what is prorogation?
At the conclusion of a legislative session, the Government may advise the Lieutenant Governor to prorogue the House and end the sitting, thus finalizing all business not completed. In Ontario, this traditionally happens at the end of the calendar year, but may also occur when the Government wishes to launch a new session.