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Styles of address

Provincial/territorial dignitaries

Dignitary	Salutation	Final Salutation	In conversation
Lieutenant Governor of a province* His/Her Honour the Honourable (full name) Lieutenant Governor of (Province) Address * The Lieutenant Governor of a province has the title "Honourable" for life; the courtesy title "His/Her Honour" is used only while in office.	Your Honour or My dear Lieutenant Governor:	Yours sincerely,	"Your Honour" first, then "Sir" or "Madam" or "Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"
Spouse of a Lieutenant Governor * Her/His Honour (full name) Address * The courtesy title " His/Her Honour" is used only while the Lieutenant Governor is in office.	Your Honour: / Dear Mrs./Mr. (name):	Yours sincerely,	"Your Honour" first, then "Madam/Mrs. /Mr. (name)"
Former Lieutenant Governor The Honourable (full name) Address	Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name):	Yours sincerely,	"Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"
Commissioner of a territory* The Honourable (full name) Commissioner of (Territory) Address * The Commissioner of a territory has the title "Honourable" only while in office.	Commissioner (name):	Yours sincerely,	"Sir" or "Madam" or "Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"
Premier of a province * The Honourable (full name), M.L.A. or (M.P.P., M.N.A., or M.H.A.) Premier of (Province) Address * The title "Honourable" is used only while in office, unless he/she is a member of the Privy Council. The term "Mr./Madam Premier" should not be used.	Dear Premier:	Yours sincerely,	"Premier" first,then "Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"
Premier of a territory * The Honourable (full name), M.L.A. Premier of (Territory) Address * The title "Honourable" is used only while in office, unless he/she is a member of the Privy Council. The term "Mr./Madam Premier" should not be used.	Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name):	Yours sincerely,	"Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"
Provincial/territorial cabinet ministers The Honourable (full name), M.L.A. or (M.P.P., M.N.A. or M.H.A.) Minister of ______________ Address Note: A provincial/territorial cabinet minister does not retain the title "Honourable" after tenure of office unless he/she is a member of the Privy Council. M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for: - Ontario (M.P.P.) - Quebec (M.N.A.) - Newfoundland (M.H.A.) The term "Mr./Madam Minister" should not be used.	Dear Minister: Dear Colleague: (between colleagues)	Yours sincerely,	"Minister" first, then "Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"
Judges of Superior Courts Appeal Court, Superior Court, Court of the Queen's Bench The Honourable (full name) Judge of ______________ Address	Dear Mr./Madam Justice (name):	Yours sincerely,	"Mr./Madam Justice (name)"
Chief judges / judges of provincial / territorial courts* The Honourable (full name) Provincial/Territorial Court of _______________ Address * The Table of Titles to be used in Canada now recognizes the title "Honourable" for provincially/territorially appointed judges. The courtesy title "His/Her Honour" is no longer appropriate given an official title has been granted.	Dear Chief Judge/Judge (name):	Yours sincerely,	"Judge (name)"
Members of a provincial/territorial legislative assembly Mr. John Smith, M.L.A. or (M.P.P., M.N.A., or M.H.A.)Name of ___________ Address Note: Members of the Queen's Privy Council retain the title "Honourable" for life and use the initials "P.C." after their name. M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for: - Ontario (M.P.P.) - Quebec (M.N.A.) - Newfoundland (M.H.A.) P.C., M.L.A.: Member of the Privy Council and Member of the Legislative Assembly	Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name),	Yours sincerely,	0"Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss (name)"

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