This book has been developed by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development as part of its role in supporting commissioners in the fulfilment of their duties.

• Introduction
• Nature of the Office
• Federal Policy
• Changing circumstances
• Continuing traditions

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• Conventions of the Constitution
• Roles and Relationships
• Roles and Relationships
• The symbolic role
• Duties and powers
• Duty to maintain continuity of government
• Duty to maintain democratic freedom

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• Duty to encourage and to warn
• Other duties and powers
• Duty as a federal officer
• Relationships at the federal level
• Relationships at the territorial level
• Relationships with the provinces
• Relationships with the public
• Performance of Duties
• Administrative support provided by the territory
• Administrative or deputy commissioner
• Aides-de-camp
• Travel outside the territory
• Travel outside Canada
• Official conduct outside the territory
• Speaking engagements and other activities
• Patronage function
• Conflict of interest
• Language lessons
• Politics and other activities
• Training and advice
• Honours of Office
• Titles
• Precedence
• Guards of honour and salutes
• Royal Visits
• Diplomatic passports

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