Use
Government House is where the Canadian Royal Family and visiting foreign dignitaries are greeted and often stay while in Halifax. It is also where numerous royal and viceroyal events take place, such as the bestowing of provincial awards or inductions into the Order of Nova Scotia, as well as luncheons, dinners, receptions, and speaking engagements. It is also at the royal residence that the lieutenant governor will drop the writs of election, swear-in new members of the Executive Council, and hold audience with his premier.
The property is owned by the Queen in Right of Nova Scotia and is open to the public.
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