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The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario welcomes your comments, suggestions and questions. Here is how you can reach us:
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Phone: 416-325-7780
Fax: 416-325-7787
Email: lt.gov@ontario.ca
Webmaster: LG.Social@ontario.ca
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1A1
Write to the Lieutenant Governor
When writing to the Lieutenant Governor, address the letter to:
The Honourable David C. Onley, O.Ont.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1A1
Salutation: Your Honour
When writing to both Mr. and Mrs. Onley, address the letter to:
The Honourable David C. Onley, O.Ont.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
and Mrs. Ruth Ann Onley
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A 1A1
Salutation: Your Honours
Lieutenant Governor-in-Council: Political requests
References to the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council appear in many government documents, such as acts of legislation. Legally, it refers to the Lieutenant Governor acting by and with the advice of the Executive Council or Cabinet. When the Cabinet makes a decision, and it has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor, it is said to have been made by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council. In practice, the Lieutenant Governor almost always gives formal effect to decisions made by the Cabinet. An order made by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council is known as an Order in Council, and such actions are subject to judicial review.
The position of the Lieutenant Governor is apolitical, and thus the Lieutenant Governor does not get involved in any political activity, intervene in day-to-day issues and decisions made by the Government of Ontario, or advocate for those seeking to change government policy.
People wanting the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council to act upon their behalf should instead refer their request to the appropriate ministry of the Government of Ontario. Those already having tried to resolve the problem with the government directly may wish to consult the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario. Those who chose to write the Lieutenant Governor regarding these matters will receive a reply directing them to the appropriate ministry.